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: Stability, Confidence and – yes – Trump can bring hope for the new year
December 2024: Steve writes in The Times about why businesses have reasons to be optimistic as we approach the new year, emphasising the importance of focusing on growth opportunities in 2025.
London Loves Business: UK Government must prioritise trade with Trump’s America to deliver on growth ambitions
December 2024: Steve comments on a new report from The Entrepreneurs Network, arguing that the UK Government must focus on strengthening UK-US trade relations, particularly through a free trade agreement, to achieve its ambitious economic growth goals.
BBC R4 Today Programme: Steve calls on Government to review changes to Business Property Relief
December 2024: In his role as incoming Chair of Family Business UK, Steve discusses the damaging inheritance tax change and the 31 trade associations who are calling for the government to launch a formal consultation.
Steve Rigby and The Entrepreneurs Network launch “Towards a more special relationship” briefing paper
December 2024: Steve Rigby launches a briefing paper with The Entrepreneurs Network, examining ways to enhance UK-US economic relations, emphasising entrepreneurship, innovation, and regulatory alignment.
The Times: Steve comments on the impact for family firms of increasing inheritance tax
November 2024: Steve is quoted in Juliet Samuel’s column for The Times, which discusses how the Government’s changes to inheritance tax are harming family firms.
BBC Wake Up To Money: Steve discusses the implications of tax changes for UK businesses
November 2024: Steve discusses how the tax changes announced by in the Budget will impact businesses, arguing that the proposed measures will damage family businesses, as well as the UK economy and the Government’s growth agenda.
The Times: Family firms are the economy’s backbone, so don’t put them at risk
November 2024: Writing in The Times, Steve examines the UK tax changes introduced in the Autumn Budget, highlighting their potential to undermine the future of family businesses and their vital contribution to the economy.
Steve Rigby contributes to BCC Economic Review 2024
November 2024: In the 2024 Birmingham Economic Review, Steve emphasizes the city’s role as a dynamic hub for economic and social progress and underscores the importance of partnerships between the private and public sectors to sustain growth and build a globally competitive economy.
The Sunday Times: Higher inheritance tax could ‘rip the heart’ out of family firms
November 2024: Steve writes in The Sunday Times urging UK Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, to reconsider increasing inheritance tax, which will prevent success being passed down generations.
BBC R4 Today Programme: Steve comments on the upcoming Budget
October 2024: Steve joins BBC Radio 4’s Today Programme ahead of the upcoming budget to share his thoughts on what UK businesses need to inspire confidence and encourage economic growth. He calls on the Government to achieve a balance between taxation and investment measures.
BBC Question Time: Steve debates top news stories alongside leading commentators
October 2024: Steve joins the Question Time panel alongside Douglas Alexander MP, Damian Green the former Conservative Deputy Prime Minister, journalist and activist Ash Sarkar, and author, satirist, and podcast host Konstantin Kisin. Together, they discuss key news topics of the week, including taxation, workers’ rights, the NHS, and the Israel-Palestine conflict.
The Times Letter to the Editor: Investing in Britain
October 2024: Steve joins with business leaders from across the UK, including bosses of five of the world’s biggest banks, to back a push to invest in the UK ahead of the government’s flagship investment summit.
The Times: Don’t tax our wealth creators out of the UK
October 2024: Steve writes in The Times, discussing the upcoming budget and the Government's challenge to balance the books whilst supporting business growth.
Forbes: Scaling Britain’s breakthrough businesses
October 2024: Steve's opinion piece for Forbes, where he outlines his strategies for driving sustainable long-term growth in UK businesses.
The Times: Entrepreneurs warn of exodus if capital gains tax rise
October 2024: Steve joins a group of prominent British entrepreneurs sharing insights on the potential economic risks for the UK, as the government explores reforms to capital gains tax.
LBC Cross Question: Steve joins a panel of senior commentators to debate the UK’s leading news stories
September 2024: Steve is a guest on Cross Question with Iain Dale on LBC, debating top news stories including Labour’s growth plans, the NHS and immigration, alongside senior politicians and commentators Barry Gardiner MP, Paul Scully, and Alison Phillips.
The Times: How to make ‘levelling up’ work for business
September 2024: Steve writes in The Times outlining how the Government can implement a successful regional economic strategy, allowing entrepreneurs across the UK to build up their organisations for sustained growth.
Bloomberg: Steve Rigby talks to Bloomberg about potential capital gains tax rise
September 2024: In light of potential raises to capital gains tax, Steve speaks to Bloomberg about the importance of maintaining incentives for entrepreneurs and business owners, to build a thriving private business sector.
Family Capital: Steve Rigby recognised as one of World’s Top Family Enterprise Advisors
August 2024: Steve is listed in the “FamCap 50”, which highlights the world’s top family enterprise advisors, recognising his contribution to the sector.
Financial Times: UK family-owned businesses urge Labour to keep inheritance tax relief
July 2024: Steve speaks to the Financial Times, joining with other business leaders to argue that Labour must not scrap inheritance tax relief if it is serious about its mission to boost private sector investment.