Emotions run high ahead of 'biggest Budget in a generation'. Here's what to expect

Pre-Budget leaks, and that remark about 'working people', have stirred strong emotions ahead of this week's speech by the Chancellor. James Geary of Randall & Payne picks over what it could all mean.

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We had quite a different story planned for today, but we’ve been unable to ignore the emotion - white hot in some places - bubbling away ahead of Wednesday’s Budget. We know business people do best when they have clarity and hope. We hope our main story helps.

You only have to check out LinkedIn - generally home to excited marketing speak and positive vibes - to see long threads erupting from passionate posts by real business people angry at what appears to be coming down the line.

The Telegraph’s website reported how the Startup Coalition lobby group told it that founders’ confidence in Britain will be “shaken” further if the Chancellor Rachael Reeves targets entrepreneurs with an increase in capital gains tax.

“Hundreds of technology entrepreneurs are preparing to quit the UK amid concerns over Rachel Reeves’ Budget”, said the report.

Cheltenham entrepreneur and businessman Oliver Bruce, founder of Pinpoint Media was one of those who spoke up in response to the suggestion R…