Advisers from regional law firm Thrings and accountants Bishop Fleming have helped secure a major national deal in the fast-growing data and artificial intelligence sector. The acquisition of DataShapa by market-leading Microsoft pure play technology partner Transparity will create a major specialist data practice. London-based DataShapa, a Microsoft Gold Certified data strategy and business...
Each week Bath accountancy firm Pearson May teams up with Bath Business News to bring you the top national finance stories. MTD for VAT mandatory from May The transitional online portal will be closed next month. Click here for more information IFS launches new pensions review There are concerns people aren’t saving enough. Find out more here
Bath area firms are being urged to join more than 125 firms across the UK that have already signed a pledge to never support or promote blood sports such as hunting or shooting. The plea has come from West of England Metro Mayor Dan Norris, who is also chair of the League Against Cruel...
It is important at this time of year to not overlook the filing deadline for any forms P11D that may be required to report certain benefits and expenses provided to employees in the tax year ended 5 April 2023, writes Pearson May partner Matthew Rutter. Any forms required must be submitted to HM Revenue...
Each week Bath accountancy firm Pearson May teams up with Bath Business News to bring you the top national finance stories. HMRC releases guidance on abolition of lifetime allowance (LTA) for pensions The government will pass legislation in 2024/25. Find out more here New bill will modernise business rates The new measures will incentivise property improvements. Click here for further details...
A six-figure invoice finance facility from Bath-headquartered alternative funding provider Time Finance is enabling an energy consultancy to accelerate its investment in sustainability and its support for the UK’s decarbonisation. Award-winning consultancy Indigo Swan secured the finance package to support the completion of a management-buy-out by manager director James Groves and implement a renewed...
A charitable giving fund set up by South West accountancy and finance group Old Mill has reached the milestone of awarding £50,000 in grants to grassroots good causes since being launched just over three years ago. The firm, which has offices in Chippenham, Wells, Yeovil and Exeter, has a strong history of giving back...
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...
