Fewer than one in five West of England businesses have confidence in the UK's economic outlook this year, according to a new survey – yet almost two-thirds are optimistic about their own prospects. Key challenges identified by firms in the region as 2024 gets under way are interest rate levels and labour shortages, according...
Bath-based alternative finance provider Time Finance has appointed George Tierney as a relationship executive in its invoice finance team. George, pictured, started his career as a credit controller in Bibby Financial services, where he managed a portfolio of 40 clients, ensuring prompt payment of debtor invoices and managing customer relations. In his new role...
Regional accountancy, tax and business advisory firm Milsted Langdon has received a prestigious accreditation for its commitment to environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards. The firm, which has an office in Bath, said the recognition by ESGmark, an organisation that promotes and rewards responsible business, was testament to its dedication to fostering a positive...
Each week Bath accountancy firm Pearson May teams up with Bath Business News to bring you the top national finance stories. 5.7m taxpayers yet to file self-assessment tax returns HMRC urges customers to file as soon as possible. Click here for more information Chancellor announces date for Spring Budget Fiscal report set to be presented on 6 March. Find...
The West of England needs to come up with some “big, bold ideas” this year if it wants the government to treat it as a regional powerhouse similar to the North and Midlands, the leader of the region’s largest business group has said. In his New Year message, Phil Smith, managing director of Business...
As 2023 draws to a close, many employers are looking for ways to reward their teams’ hard work. But how can you do that in a tax-efficient way that benefits both you and your employees? Thankfully, showing your appreciation doesn’t need to cost the earth, writes Pearson May partner Matthew Rutter. In most cases,...
A Bath landscape and garden design business has become one of the first to benefit from a new £200m regional investment fund. Viridis Landscapes, which launched in 2020 by experienced landscaper Jemma Smallman, pictured, has received £26,000 from the South West Investment Fund to fund a full time project manager. The deal is one...
Each week Bath accountancy firm Pearson May teams up with Bath Business News to bring you the top national finance stories. Cryptoassest tax disclosure service launched Taxpayers must report capital gains from cryptoassets. Click here or more information One in four people borrow money over Christmas. Brits set to borrow £14m this festive season. Find out more here
Regional accountancy firm Bishop Fleming is celebrating its rapid progress on an acclaimed ‘responsible business tracker’ as it seeks to build on its Better Growth initiative. The firm, which has one of its eight offices in Bath, achieved an increase in its overall score from 20% in 2022 to 48% this year on the...
Housing association Selwood Housing has secured a £55m facility with Lloyds Bank to enable it to press ahead with its plans to build 1,700 affordable and energy-efficient homes by 2034. The Trowbridge-based not-for-profit charity, which has more than 7,000 homes for rent and shared ownership across Bath, Somerset and Wiltshire, said the new revolving...
