Confidence among West of England firms has recovered sharply from its slump last year, according to the latest research by the region’s largest business organisation – but continued staff shortages are now adding to their problems. The quarterly survey by Business West, which runs Bristol Chamber of Commerce, shows firms’ confidence in both the...
The positive work environment at regional accountancy and advisory firm Bishop Fleming, which has an office in Bath, has been recognised by the Great Place to Work organisation. The accolade follows a survey of the firm’s employees by the global authority on workplace culture, which has been gauging staff experiences for more than 40...
The government has brought in changes to the Capital Gains Tax (CGT) rules that apply to separating spouses which will allow more time for the transfer of assets between them without incurring a potential tax charge. Previously there was often a rush to sell or transfer the family home or rental properties once a...
Each week Bath accountancy firm Pearson May teams up with Bath Business News to bring you the top national finance stories. Digital services tax could become permanent MPs warn that tech companies could avoid paying. Find out here if this will affect you Industry leaders question ‘tax simplification’ There are concerns over the government’s commitment. For further details, click here
The tax team at regional accountancy firm Milsted Langdon is in the running for a major award, having been shortlisted four times previously and winning it once. It will line up as a finalist next month in the regional tax practice of the year category of the Tolley’s Taxation Awards. Milsted Langdon, which has...
SWIG Finance, the non-profit company that supports viable South West businesses that cannot secure sufficient funding from their bank, has become the new regional business support partner for Start Up Loans. SWIG will work with the programme to deliver funding and support to help unlock the potential of small businesses in the South West...
Business confidence in the South West has bounced back this month, rising for the first time this year – but the region still remains one of the least optimistic parts of the UK. The latest Business Barometer from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking shows confidence levels among firms in the South West increased by 18...
Each week Bath accountancy firm Pearson May teams up with Bath Business News to bring you the top national finance stories. Government changes pension rules Tax allowances changed and rumoured age increases scrapped. Click here for more information HMRC stops sending paper returns automatically Some 135,000 self-assessment customers filed paper returns last year. For further details, click here ...
Ambitious small to medium-sized businesses in Bath and across the West of England are being offered support to buy new products and equipment to increase production and help them grow. The funding is from a new round of Business Growth and Adaptations Grants launched by West of England Combined Authority (WECA). Businesses can apply...
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivered what he described as a ‘Budget for Growth’ earlier this month after the Office for Budget Responsibility forecast a stronger than expected performance from the UK economy this year, with inflation predicted to fall significantly by the end of the year, writes Pearson May partner Matthew Rutter. Below he sets...
