Bath law firm Withy King provides a round-up of a few of the latest legal developments which may affect directors, in business as well as their private lives. Tax implications for homeowners After MPs got caught ‘flipping’ their homes for a CGT (Capital Gains Tax) advantage, it must have grated. Chancellor George Osborne announced...
Government initiatives to promote innovation and exports to emerging markets coupled with growth sectors like the automotive industry provide real opportunities for West manufacturers, according to accountants and business advisors BDO’s regional office. While recognising that uncertainty in key economies and markets and the lack of access to capital will make 2012 a challenging...
With less than 200 days to go to the London Olympics and Paralympics, workplace expert Acas is advising West employers to avoid any last-minute hurdles by planning for staff being away from work during the Games. Bosses should start talking now to employees who will be acting as volunteers to manage their time off...
Social enterprises and community organisations in Bath and the surrounding area can win up to £50,000 under a new awards scheme. The Santander Social Enterprise Development Awards (SEDA) have been created as part of the bank’s commitment to supporting small businesses in the UK. Social enterprises play a vital role in local communities, helping...
The high street got an unexpected pre-Christmas boost today with new figures showing sales volumes in early December grew for the first time in seven months. However, shop takings were still sales poor for the time of year and the CBI, which conducted the research behind today’s survey, said retailers do not expect the...
Moves by West councils to ensure redundant buildings, including 5,000 empty homes, are fully utilised before green field sites are swallowed up for development have been welcomed by property specialist Colliers International. The West of England Property Initiative – run jointly by North Somerset, Bristol City, South Gloucestershire and Bath and North East Somerset councils – aims to get more empty...
Bath shoppers are expected to loosen their purse-strings and spend £339m this Christmas on gifts and partying. Despite household budgets being squeezed tighter this year, figures from Barclays predict that spending will be up by 4% this December on the same month last year. In Bath, shoppers will splash out £207m on their debit...
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The CBI has given an immediate positive reaction to the Autumn Statement with its director-general John Cridland saying it “works with the realities of today and provides an imaginative framework for UK businesses as it strives to secure growth and jobs”. The CBI had called for a Plan A plus and Mr Cridland said...
Bath-based internet services provider Gradwell has again been listed as one of the fastest-growing companies in the UK by Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500 list. The company, founded by managing director Peter Gradwell in 1998 during his second year of university, came sixth in the South West regional rankings and 99th in the UK, with...
