
MEDIA
STEVE REGULARLY CONTRIBUTES TO THE MEDIA, IN INTERVIEWS AND OPINION PIECES.
BELOW ARE SOME RECENT HIGHLIGHTS.
Requests for interviews should be directed to SR@steverigby.com.
The Times: From Taxes to gambling: Five big questions for business
September 2025: Steve contributes to a piece in The Times highlighting the pressures facing UK businesses as they prepare for the upcoming budget, and cautions against further tax burdens following recent inheritance tax changes.
The Times: Boardrooms are grappling with AI but we must embrace it
July 2025: Steve writes in The Times, discussing how UK businesses can adapt and harness AI for growth.
New research: Startup accelerator overhaul needed to supercharge Britain’s firms
July 2025: New research from The Entrepreneurs Network (TEN), commissioned by Steve Rigby – Full Speed Ahead – urges the UK Government to establish clear programme standards and classifications for startup support schemes, such as accelerators and incubators.
City AM: I’m one of Britain’s highest taxpayers – a wealth tax would be the last straw
July 2025: Steve writes in City AM, discussing the UK Government’s tax policy and the potentially damaging implications of bringing in a wealth tax.
Sky News: Steve Rigby comments on UK’s Industrial Strategy
June 2025: Steve shares his response to the UK Government’s Industrial Strategy and what it will mean for economic growth.
BBC R4 Today Programme: Steve comments on Government Spending Review
June 2025: Steve speaks to the Today Programme, to provide a business perspective on the UK government's Spending Review.
Steve Rigby joins judging panel to award £1m investment to UK’s most-promising startup
June 2025: Steve Rigby joined an expert judging panel at London Tech Week to name Unhubs as the winner of this year’s OnetoWin Rising Stars final.
ITV Granada News: Steve Rigby comments on impact of tax changes of family firms
June 2025: Steve speaks to ITV journalists from the FBUK Annual Conference, discussing the devastating real-world impact of tax changes on family-run businesses.
The Times: Entrepreneurs are founders that can succeed against the odds
May 2025: In the Sunday Times, Steve explores what makes an entrepreneur, not just starting a business, but growing it and achieving lasting success. He offers insights into how the UK can better foster and support entrepreneurial talent.
Blick Rothenberg Vodcast: Steve discusses the impact of the 2024 Autumn Budget on business
April 2025: Steve speaks with Blick Rothenberg’s CEO, Nimesh Shah, and Client Partner Malli Kini, to discuss the implications of the 2024 Autumn Budget on the business community. They explore how changes to Business Property Relief are reshaping the tax landscape, prompting family businesses to rethink succession planning and prepare for long-term impact.
Channel Chat: Marc Sumner and Steve Rigby, From 10 Downing Street to 35 New Broad Street
April 2025: Steve joins Marc Sumner on the IT Channel’s podcast Channel Chat to discuss running a successful family business, the pivotal moments that shaped his career, the evolving world of tech, and what drives him.
CIty A.M.: The Square Mile and me
April 2025: Steve is interviewed for a profile piece in City A.M., which examines his career and the current business landscape.
BBC Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg: Steve responds to US tariffs following No.10 meeting
April 2025: Steve speaks to Laura Kuenssberg, sharing his response to the US tariffs after meeting with other business leaders and the Prime Minister at No. 10. Steve underlines the need for a calm and considered response from both the UK and the EU.
BBC R4 The World Tonight: Steve discusses the impact of US tariffs on UK businesses
April 2025: Following his meeting with the Prime Minister, Steve shares his insights on the impact of US tariffs for UK businesses. He highlights the need for a well-planned and robust response to safeguard businesses from the potential fallout.
Steve Rigby joins No.10 talks on US tariffs and UK response
April 2025: Steve Rigby, was among 17 business leaders invited to Downing Street for a high-level meeting with the Prime Minister, following the announcement of new US tariffs by President Trump.
Sky News Business Live: Steve’s reaction to the Spring Statement
March 2025: Steve discusses his reaction to the Spring Statement and the expected impact on UK businesses, including his concerns for small and medium-sized firms and his hopes for economic growth.
Times Radio: Steve discusses the Spring Statement
March 2025: Steve discusses the Spring Statement and its potential impact on UK businesses with Dominic O'Connell on Times Radio.
BBC R4 Today Programme: Steve comments ahead of the UK Spring Statement
March 2025: Steve discusses the hopes of UK businesses ahead of the Chancellor’s Spring Statement, examining how government policies can foster confidence and drive economic growth.
Sunday Times: We can’t just shut up shop.’ Birmingham braces for tax D-day
March 2025: Steve comments in the Sunday Times, discussing the impact on Birmingham businesses and retailers of the Government’s recent tax changes, including increases to employers’ national insurance contributions (NICs).
The Times: My leadership advice for No 10 in a world turned upside down
March 2025: Steve writes in The Times sharing his thoughts on the parallels between political and business leadership and setting out some policies that could help deliver much needed economic growth in the UK. His proposals include reforming the triple lock, establishing realistic debt targets, and recalibrating the UK's net zero ambitions.