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David Ward
Tax Partner & Head of Specialist Taxes
3 March 2026
Johnston Carmichael welcomes Spring Statement but warns of a ‘challenging’ fiscal outlookJohnston Carmichael’s tax experts have welcomed the Chancellor’s focus on stability in the Spring Statement but warned that the fiscal outlook remains challenging amid global unrest. David Ward, Partner and Head of Specialist Taxes delves into what you need to know following the most recent announcements.
Alexandra Docherty
Partner and Head of Private Client Tax
27 November 2025
Johnston Carmichael tax experts count the cost of the UK’s Autumn BudgetFollowing weeks of speculation, Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveiled her Budget amid further disarray after the Office for Budget Responsibility published its report early in error. Johnston Carmichael’s tax experts have advised that everyone, from working people to pensioners, will contribute following the UK’s Autumn Budget – with businesses bearing the brunt.
Alexandra Docherty
Partner and Head of Private Client Tax
18 November 2025
Autumn Budget 2025: Why it’s time to reset and refresh tax in favour of businessAfter weeks of speculation over the Autumn Budget, and an unprecedented early speech by the Chancellor, it is anyone’s guess as to what will be in her famous red box. What we do know is that she is determined to promote economic growth – and the Budget represents a welcome opportunity to reset the dial.
David Ward
Tax Partner & Head of Specialist Taxes
1 November 2024
Johnston Carmichael tax experts share their views on the Autumn BudgetTax experts at leading UK accountancy and business advisory firm Johnston Carmichael have shared their views on the 2024 Autumn Budget, the first to be delivered by a Labour Government in 14 years and the first by a female Chancellor.
Alexandra Docherty
Partner and Head of Private Client Tax
6 March 2024
Spring Budget 2024: A wealth of reforms aimed at individuals, but little to support UK PLCSenior tax experts from UK accountancy and business advisory firm Johnston Carmichael, have commented on the 2024 Spring Budget.
