The 2023 Christmas Market in Bath contributed £47m to the city’s economy, according to an independent survey – a 37% increase on 2022 and the highest-ever achieved in its 21-year history. It was also 88% up on 2019’s figure of £25m. The iconic market – often voted one of the best in the UK...
Each week Bath accountancy firm Pearson May teams up with Bath Business News to bring you the top national finance stories. National Living Wage set to increase next year Low-paid workers projected a 5.8% wage increase. For more details, click here Companies House to replace Government Gateway New single sign-in system to be introduced for all Companies House accounts....
Goughs Solicitors has strengthened it private client offering with the appointment of four new members. The arrival of David Patterson, Andrew Langbridge and Elliott Chambers along with newly qualified solicitor Casey Gilroy means the team, which advises on wills, lasting powers of attorney, future planning, probate, estate administration and tax, is now 18-strong. David,...
Time Finance, the Bath-headquartered alternative finance provider, clocked up its best-ever monthly revenues during July and August as it continues to see the benefits of its four-year strategic growth plan. The group, which provides asset, loan and invoice finance products to more than 11,000 UK businesses, also chalked up record net tangible assets of...
Bath and the West of England’s ‘incredible opportunities’ as a investment location are to be showcased to thousands of businesses and developers at the UK’s largest real estate and infrastructure event. The area will be promoted by the Western Gateway – the partnership covering the ‘super-region’ stretching from Swindon to Swansea via Bath –...
Do you need to complete a tax return for the year ended 5 April 2024? If you don’t normally complete tax returns but think that you may have tax to pay then remember, it is your responsibility to tell HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), writes Pearson May partner Jacqui Bowden. Don’t wait for them...
Leading during uncertain times is to be the focus of the next leadership development event to be staged by Unlimited Potential, the Bath networking group for young professionals. Taking place in the University of Bath School of Management on 24 September, the event will hear from Graham Abbey, CEO of Farleigh Performance, the leadership coaching...
A pension fund based near Bath has pledged £50m to build 250 affordable and energy-efficient homes as it steps up its investment in positive impact projects across the West of England. Avon Pension Fund, a £6bn local government pension scheme (LGPS) serving 140,000 members across the Bath and Bristol, already invests in affordable housing nationally. ...
Two major accountancy firms with offices in Bath have been praised for their commitment to apprenticeships. Monahans, the region’s largest chartered accountancy and advisory firm, has been recognised as a Top 50 SME Apprenticeship Employer, a scheme that celebrates England’s outstanding small and medium-sized businesses that are committed to creating new apprenticeships. It also showcases...
Each week Bath accountancy firm Pearson May teams up with Bath Business News to bring you the top national finance stories. New HMRC advisory fuel rates introduced Updated fuel rates impact UK company car drivers. For more details, click here HMRC also clarifies higher rate Stamp Duty Land Tax refunds Guidance released on payments following house sales. Click here to find...
