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Driverless taxis available in London very soon. Will you use the service? Register here p.uber.com/uber-wayve

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World Cup starts today. Where”s all the flags 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 that usually fly from vans and London taxis? Haven’t seen any.

Why doesn’t the government see the 6 million small businesses in the UK as our greatest asset? They should be supporting and encouraging them - not squeezing the life out of them.

Paying Inheritance Tax: “The main IHT400 form that needs to be completed contains 122 questions - and can require a range of supplementary schedules depending on the nature of the estate. More than 30 additional schedules are available, covering areas such as gifts, pensions, business assets and trusts. Interest and late payment fines apply after 6 months.” There’s very little compassion for bereaved families trying to settle Inheritance Tax liabilities.

I often wonder how he’s getting on.

Another FTSE company gone - acquired by a US rival.

The single most important skill for a founder or entrepreneur? The art and science of Storytelling. Recent podcast guest @jamesashford sold his business for a significant eight figure sum. And he put down a lot of his success to his ability to tell great stories - In his content, collateral, presentations - and when selling the company. It’s a vital skill and there’s a framework to create compelling stories and narratives. I break it all down with examples and templates - in my weekly Bulletproof Entrepreneur newsletter. Out tomorrow - link below.

“No new taxes on working people”.

It’s enough to drive you to drink. But you can’t afford it.

Inheritance Tax in the UK has become ridiculously complex. Consider a married couple. They might have: • A family home worth £1.2m • £800,000 of investments • £1m in pensions • Two children Simple enough. Now try calculating their inheritance tax bill. First, there's a £325,000 Nil Rate Band. Then a £175,000 Residence Nil Rate Band. Unless the property isn't left to direct descendants. Or unless they downsize. Or unless the estate exceeds £2m. At which point the Residence Nil Rate Band starts disappearing. At a rate of £1 lost for every £2 above the threshold. But not the Nil Rate Band. Just the Residence Nil Rate Band. Then add gifts. Some are immediately exempt. Some are exempt after seven years. Some become partially exempt after three years. Some use annual allowances. Some don't. Some fall under normal expenditure from income. Some don't. Then add pensions. Historically outside the estate. Now inside the estate from April 2027. Then add Business Relief. Agricultural Relief. Trusts. Life assurance. Spousal exemptions. Deeds of variation. And don't forget that one small change can create a completely different outcome. Meanwhile most families think: "We've got a £1m allowance. We'll be fine." Inheritance tax isn't just a tax. It's a strategy game designed by civil servants, lawyers, accountants and politicians over decades. The rules are so complex that intelligent, successful people routinely get them wrong. Have you ever looked at the inheritance tax rules and thought: "How on earth is a normal person supposed to understand this?" Needs a complete rethink.

No trains to or from our main international airport. Should be fixed soon… Until they stop again next week due to strike action. 🤦🏻‍♂️

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