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.
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.
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.
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.
BBC Wake Up To Money: Steve on Heathrow Airport’s expansion as a driver of economic growth
January 2025: Steve speaks to Radio 5 Live about the role of UK airports in driving economic growth, discussing key issues surrounding airport expansion including, planning, funding, and achieving net-zero targets.
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.
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.
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.
Peel Hunt Podcast: Backing British Businesses
June 2024: Steve joins Charles Hall on the Peel Hunt podcast to discuss his work with the Private Business Commission and the current business climate in the UK.
Growth Capital Podcast: Public or private?
April 2024: Steve discusses the question facing growing companies - public or private? - on the Quoted Companies Alliance’s Growth Capital podcast.