The Bath office market “remains challenging”, according to new research, with occupiers unsure of what space they will need as staff continue to work from home. At the same time, the city's lack of available housing is making it more difficult for employers to recruit and retain employees. The downbeat picture emerges from a...
Each week Bath accountancy firm Pearson May teams up with Bath Business News to bring you the top national finance stories. HMRC removes self-assessment for PAYE high earners Those with PAYE income over £150,000 exempt from 2024/25. Click here or more information Manufacturing output declines CBI survey identifies a widespread downturn. Find out more here
Regional accountancy, tax and advisory firm Bishop Fleming has further strengthened its trusts, estates and probate team with two senior promotions. The firm, which has one of its eight offices in Bath, said making Olvia Down tax director and Rebecca Hawkins senior tax manager demonstrated its commitment to growing a dedicated team of trust...
Bath-based alternative finance provider Time Finance has appointed Paul Rooney as South West regional sales manager in its vendor finance team. Paul joins with more than 25 years’ experience in the financial services industry having held positions at Siemens Financial Services and Aldermore Bank, where he specialised in construction finance. He will now support...
Businesses and individuals from the Bath area are being urged to support the launch of a nature-focused initiative for adults with a learning disability – with only four weeks to raise the funds to make it reality. Community interest organisation (CIO) and registered charity See Me Be has secured land on an organic beef farm...
Each week Bath accountancy firm Pearson May teams up with Bath Business News to bring you the top national finance stories. Tax advisers call for Making Tax Digital rethink Current approach could conflict with tax simplification aims. Click here or more information. Many pension holders unaware of what happens to funds after death Less than half know their pension goes...
Business West, the region’s largest business organisation, voiced its disappointment that, once again, the West of England had been overlooked when it came to major government spending commitments. Its director of policy Matt Griffith, pictured, pointed out the region had failed to be selected as one of the government’s investment zones – “the second time...
West of England Metro Mayor Dan Norris attacked Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's Autumn Statement for failing to tackle key, long-standing issues for the region The Labour mayor, pictured, who leads the West of England Combined Authority, said: “After 13 years of Conservative Government, the question West of England residents will be asking at the next...
Bath business leaders have reacted to Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's Autumn Statement. Ed Rimmer, pictured, chief executive officer of Bath-headquartered alternative funder Time Finance, welcomed the business tax relief. "What businesses needed from today’s Autumn Statement were conditions for growth and while there is clearly more to be shared on the Chancellor’s measures to boost...
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has delivered his Autumn Statement. The key points were: The statement included 110 measures to boost the economy by £20bn a year, according to Mr Hunt. All alcohol duties frozen. Benefits to go up by 6.7% next year, based on the inflation rate for September. Increase in State pension by 8.5% to...
