The window for claiming the second grant under the self-employed income support scheme opened on August 17 and closes on October 19. Traders do not have to have claimed the first grant in order to qualify for the second, but their business must have been adversely affected by Covid-19 on or after July 14 to qualify. Scheme outline ...
Regional accountancy firm Bishop Fleming’s payroll team are in the running for three prestigious national industry awards – going one better than last year. The firm, which an office in Bath, was shortlisted twice in the 2019 National Annual Excellence Awards. The much sought-after awards, which are hosted by the Chartered Institute of Payroll...
Business West, the organisation behind Bath Chamber of Commerce, today called for a comprehensive support package for firms hit by the latest coronavirus measures. With the number of cases of Covid-19 rising again – promoting a new raft of restrictions on businesses – Business West urged the government to take action to protect jobs...
Some of the world’s brightest minds in fintech and investment are being brought together by tech-focused investment bank ICON Corporate Finance to provide a masterclass on successfully raising funds. The expert panel will provide the inside track on how to pitch for investment, whether through a bank, venture capital group or corporate venture capital...
Bath’s economy will shrink by 10.6% this year as a result of the coronavirus pandemic but should recover strongly next year, according to a new forecast. According to global accountancy group KPMG, the decline in the city’s gross value added (GVA) means it will be hit harder than for the UK as whole, at...
Each week Bath accountancy firm Pearson May and Bath Business News team up to bring you the top national finance stories. Pension freedoms age rising to 57 in 2028 Anyone currently aged 47 or under to face extra two-year wait. Click here to find out if this affect you Preventing furlough fraud: What you need to know How...
Quartet, the community foundation covering Bath and the West of England, has appointed its philanthropy director Ronnie Brown as interim CEO following the departure of Sue Turner. Sue, pictured, who has led the organisation for more than five years – a period in which she helped more than double its endowment to £50m – has...
A support programme to assist Bath area firms in responding to mental health concerns in the workplace, particularly those arising from Covid-19, has been launched. The West of England Combined Authority (WECA) is investing in the two-year Thrive at Work West of England programme, which aims to address key mental health issues affecting businesses’...
Bath-headquartered law firm Royds Withy King has appointed Amish Patel as an associate solicitor in its private client team. Amish, pictured, has specialised in a broad range of private client work since qualifying as a solicitor just over four years ago. Based in Royds Withy King’s London office, he advises on Wills and trusts,...
The Chancellor’s Summer Statement introduced measures aimed at supercharging the ailing UK economy and soon all eyes will be on Rishi Sunak’s Autumn Budget. Considering certain areas before taxes start to rise could bring real benefits to business owners in the long term. Zoe Thomas, tax partner at professional and financial services firm Smith...
