Motul, the French engine oil and lubricants manufacturer, is to open an office in Bath in a major boost to the city’s commercial property market. The firm, a long-term partner of emblematic international racing competitions such as the Dakar Rally and the 24 Hours of Le Mans, is the latest to take space in the...
Nearly half of all small shops in the South West could be forced to close down without business rate relief, according to a major new report into the state of the region’s high streets. Business rates remain a “huge burden” on small retailers, says the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), which commissioned the research. ...
Law firm Thrings is celebrating the appearance of one its Bath-based partners and its private client team in a prestigious specialist legal publication. Penelope Munro features in the 2024 edition of Chambers and Partners High Net Worth Guide for the second consecutive year while the private client team is also praised for its work in...
Each week Bath accountancy firm Pearson May teams up with Bath Business News to bring you the top national finance stories. Labour Budget date set for 30 October £20bn deficit is expected to be addressed. Click here to find out more New tax rules for non-doms They face stricter taxes and inheritance rules. For more details, click here
Each week Bath accountancy firm Pearson May teams up with Bath Business News to bring you the top national finance stories. Financial Reporting Council (FRC) audit enforcements down by a third Audit quality concerns despite reduced investigations Click here to find out more HMRC warns on workplace nursery tax abuse Employers must meet the criteria to avoid penalties. For more details,...
More than £11m has been lent to start-up firms across the South West ranging from a sewing café to a mobile cocktail bar over the past year under a programme run by the British Business Bank. Since its launch in 2012, the Start Up Loans scheme has supported more than 9,000 businesses through £90m in loans...
The West of England’s economy is forecast to grow faster over the next five years than any other part of the UK outside London, according to two new reports. The region, along with South Wales, will achieve economic expansion of 1.4% a year between now and 2029, according to the analysis commissioned by the...
Each week Bath accountancy firm Pearson May teams up with Bath Business News to bring you the top national finance stories. HMRC rolls out VAT registration Estimator tool for assessing VAT registration impact for SMEs. Click here to find out more Stricter ID rules for UK company registration New measures target fraud and enhance transparency. For more details, click here
The CEO of Bath’s oldest charity, St John's Foundation, is to step down after six years in the role. David Hobdey, pictured, who retires later this month, joined the community organisation, which 850th anniversary this year, in 2016 as finance director. He became CEO two years later and in 2020 was instrumental in launching...
Do you know that if you sell UK residential property and there is Capital Gains Tax (CGT) payable, then the gain must be reported and the CGT paid within 60 days of the completion date? If you have recently sold a property, or are planning to, then you may need to take urgent action,...
