Regional estate agent and property group Andrews has given a boost to a youth homelessness charity following a Christmas appeal. Keynsham-based Andrews’ ‘Jolly Good Christmas’ campaign invited any customer booking a valuation or mortgage appointment in December to vote for one of three charities that Andrews already worked with closely. The firm, known for...
Pearson May partner Jacqui Bowden here looks at changes in Inheritance Tax brought about by the phasing-in of the Residence Nil Rate Band. Inheritance Tax – The Residence Nil Rate Band The Residence Nil Rate Band first came in to effect on April 6, 2017, and is being phased in gradually so...
The region’s most ethical organisations will be celebrated next month when the South West Fair Trade Business Awards are staged for the seventh year. Tickets are selling fast for the ceremony on March 8, which will be hosted by Countdown presenter Nick Hewer and takes place in Bristol’s magnificent Arnos Vale cemetery heritage site. ...
International accountancy group KPMG has hired Elizabeth Lewis as its first business development associate director for the region. Elizabeth, pictured, joins the regional office in Bristol from recruitment group Michael Page’s base in the city, where she was responsible for business development and recruiting senior finance and human resource professionals across the region. KPMG...
Each week Bath accountancy firm Pearson May and Bath Business News team up to bring you the top national finance stories. This week we look at . . . The risks of a tax investigation Will HMRC come knocking on your door? Here’s what you need to know Have you used your ISA allowance...
Bath-based licensed giftware firm Half Moon Bay has appointed specialist licensing public relations agency Highlight, also based in the city, to manage its national PR. The move comes as Half Moon Bay seeks to build on its market-leading position for entertainment brands such as Harry Potter, Disney, Marvel and Star Wars. Last week it...
Firms across the West of England could face “severe difficulties” in employing enough staff to stay in business if government post-Brexit plans to restrict overseas workers come into effect, according to the CBI. An immigration visa system now under consultation could prevent firms employing workers on salaries of less than £30,000 for more than...
Regional financial planners and accountants Old Mill has been named as South West Adviser Firm of the Year in one of the profession’s most coveted awards. Old Mill – which has offices in Melksham, Wells, Yeovil and Exeter – collected the prestigious prize at the Professional Adviser Awards in London last week. Now in...
Monday February 11 Finals: Acacia Mining, Michelin Economic announcement: Trade balance (December) Tuesday February 12 Interims: Metro, TUI Trading update: AA Wednesday February 13 Finals: Tullow Oil, Heineken Interims: Galliford Try, Dunelm Economic announcement: CPI January Thursday February 14 Finals: AstraZeneca, Micro Focus, MoneySupermarket.com, Credit Suisse, Credit Agricole, Renault, Nestle Interims: Ashmore, Safestore, Coca-Cola...
Each week Bath Business News gives a prominent member of the city’s business community the last word on its weekly e-bulletin. This week Rob Suchet, founder of HEALTH and co-founder of Bath’s new boutique fitness club CLASS, answers our 10 questions What was the LAST: Film you watched? Bohemian Rhapsody Book you read? 21 Lessons for the 21st Century...
