This week’s Budget ushered in a large number of tax reforms as Chancellor Rachel Reeves seeks to balance the Treasury’s books. Here experts from law firm Thrings look at some of the key changes. Inheritance Tax The inheritance tax (IHT) threshold freeze remains for a further two years to 2030. That means the first...
Hospitality businesses from Bath will line up against the cream of the West of England’s tourist attractions next month when the region’s most prestigious awards scheme for the sector returns for another year. The Bristol, Bath, and Somerset Tourism Awards celebrate excellence in an industry that has continued to face huge challenges over recent...
A Bath CleanTech spin-out business will be vying for investment of £1.5m at a high-profile event aimed at shaping the tech investment landscape. LabCycle will line up against 19 other firms at Investment Futures in London, which will also feature panel and roundtable discussions on a range of sector-related topics. The event is being staged...
The sweeping fiscal changes announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves in her Budget will hit SMEs and business owners hard as the government seeks to plug a ‘£22bn black hole’ in the public purse. In one of the most hotly anticipated Autumn Budgets in recent years, the Chancellor announced the government’s plan to achieve its...
A country house hotel near Bath is aiming to become a ‘destination spa’ following the appointment of a new director to play a pivotal role in leading its transformation. Pippa Hartwell joined Bishopstrow Hotel & Spa as spa director from Celtic Manor Resort, near Newport, South Wales, where she served as head of spa...
Each week Bath accountancy firm Pearson May teams up with Bath Business News to bring you the top national finance stories. this week we run the rule over Labour’s first Budget in nearly 15 years. Autumn Budget 2024: Business changes Employers face higher National Insurance contributions. Click here for more details. Autumn Budget 2024: Tax measures summary The Budget introduced...
A coworking operator on a mission to provide what it calls “amazing spaces that meet the diverse needs of modern businesses” has praised the work of Bath-based workplace design company Interaction on its latest project. According to FOUNDRY, people “fall in love” with the space in Wandsworth, London, as soon as they walk into...
Tax rises in the Budget aimed at companies could slow much-needed economic growth and undermine investment decisions, the region’s largest business organisation fears. Business West, the organisation behind Bath Chamber of Commerce, said it recognised that the Chancellor faced a tight fiscal position and had to make hard decisions. But it added that it was...
Chancellor Rachel Reeves started her Budget speech by saying the country voted for change on 4 July. As a result, the Labour government could now “fix the foundations”. The way to ensure growth was to “invest, invest, invest”, she added. In total, the Budget will raise taxes by £40bn. The key points from the Budget...
South West accountancy, tax and business advisory firm Milsted Langdon has promoted Martin Johnson to partner, recognising his dedication and extensive expertise having joined in 2007 as an apprentice. During his 17 years at the firm, which has an office in Bath, Martin, pictured, has worked in a range of roles, most recently as general practice...
