'Acquisitions will be difficult' - Channel reacts to purported tax hikes

Marian McHugh
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As the government considers significant raises on business, the channel ponders on what it might mean for consolidation and for entrepeneurs

A potential increase in capital gains tax could hamper M&A in the channel, industry experts have told CRN. Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak is reportedly contemplating hiking corporation ...

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