Changes to carried interest, non-doms and wealth tax rumours are putting investors under pressure. Time for Rachel Reeves to adopt a more pragmatic, pro-growth approach, says Michael Moore

In her October Party Conference speech, the Chancellor Rachel Reeves declared that ‘If growth is the challenge, investment is the solution’.

She is right.

The Chancellor has shown commitment to delivering that.

In recent months we have seen a boost to public sector investment and infrastructure, action on regulatory reform focused on growth, an Industrial Strategy that is clear on long-term priorities, and pension reforms to boost investment into private assets.

Private Equity and Venture Capital are ready to invest.

2024 saw a 44 per cent increase in private capital investment on 2023 in the UK to £29.4bn. Something which should be celebrated.

But we are approaching an inflection point where the question of whether this is........

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