More than nine in 10 of mid-market businesses in the South West have adopted hybrid or remote working as a way of overcoming the impact of the pandemic – but many are struggling to make it a success, according to a new survey. Research by accountancy firm Grant Thornton reveals 92% of the region’s...
A team from Bath-headquartered law firm Royds Withy King has built on its strong reputation in the care home sector by advising on a deal in Lancashire. The firm has helped Leyland-based company Angel Residential Home on its acquisition of Lowfield House, pictured, a successful family-owned specialist 24-bed care home in Clitheroe. The...
For the second year in a row, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has announced that it will not charge the usual automatic late filing penalty of £100 for any 2020/21 Tax Returns that are not filed by 31 January 2022, as long as they are filed by 28 February 2022, writes Pearson May partner...
Independent regional accountancy firm MHA Monahans is looking ahead to further expansion in 2022 after taking on new clients and growing its headcount in 2021. The firm, which has eight offices, including in Bath, Chippenham, Frome, Trowbridge and Melksham, aims a go its team of 16 partners and 190 staff by a further...
Nearly three-quarters of tech firm executives in the South West put purpose before profits while just under 80% prioritise relationships over success, according to a new survey. The region also boasts a far higher number of female tech entrepreneurs than the national average – 36% against 22% for the UK as a whole, the...
The South West office of LDC, the UK’s leading mid-market private equity firm, is to increase its support to businesses this year after completing transactions with a combined value of more than £280m in 2021. LDC, the private equity arm of Lloyds Banking Group, said it is aiming to invest in at least 100...
The Bath office of regional law firm Royds Withy King has advised logistics and warehousing group OTIF on its third acquisition in five years – with the latest taking its turnover above £40m. The firm’s corporate team, led by partner Katharine Mortimer, pictured, worked with ther Swindon office of corporate finance specialist Watersheds...
Time Finance, the Bath-headquartered alternative finance provider, has appointed Michael Freebury as head of sales in its invoice finance team to drive growth in Wales. The move comes as the firm reports a significant rise in demand for invoice finance over the past few months. Time Finance said the move also reflected a...
More than three-quarters of manufacturing firms across the West of England have been affected by delays or other disruption when importing supplies or goods, according to the latest economic survey by the regions largest business group. Two-thirds of all importers have also been affected, triggering a fear among many firms that their prospects will...
Raffles, quiz nights, walks and other challenges helped accountancy practice Gooding Accounts raise more than £20,000 for local charities last year. The firm, which has offices in Westbury, Warminster and Melksham, donated the money to Wiltshire Air Ambulance, Dorothy House Hospice Care, Julia’s House Children’s Hospice and mental health charity Wiltshire Mind. More...
