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Business lending landscape and options for HLT businesses

Following the success of the various Government-backed lending schemes to assist businesses through the pandemic, the lending landscape has changed somewhat.

Survey highlights businesses’ struggles following third lockdown and impact of Brexit

Recent research by the Association of Practising Accountants (APA) found that many businesses are still struggling with the impact of Covid-19 and the uncertain economic outlook

Selling your Hospitality Business in the midst of COVID-19

Head of Corporate Finance, Richard Gibson, providessome crucial advice and support to hospitality business owners considering the sale of their business during Covid-19.

Armstrong Watson acquires North East accountancy firm

Armstrong Watson has strengthened its aim to be the 'go to' accountancy firm for family and owner-managed businesses across the north now that it has acquired another successful, long-standing North East practice. 

Hexham-based accountancy firm Patricia J Arnold & Co has found the perfect match in Armstrong Watson as a business that will continue to provide a personalised service for its clients.

Read our Spring Budget 2021 full analysis

Here's our post-Spring Budget Analysis from our accounting, tax, payroll, financial planning, corporate finance and hospitality teams

Cautious optimism for UK’s Business Owners and Directors

The pandemic is not over but planning ahead and seeking advice early will ensure that business owners are ready to tackle 2021 in a positive way.

The use of the VIMBO in the time of COVID

While many businesses have shown remarkable agility in changing their model to cope with the “new normal”, it is only natural for them to look at the future and wonder what the next few years may hold.

Proud to announce our new office in Newcastle’s City Quadrant

We're delighted with our continued growth in Newcastle resulting in the expansion from our original Quayside base to a larger office in Newcastle’s City Quadrant.

Cubby Construction Acquires Finlaysons Contracts from Esh Group

Carlisle-based construction and civil-engineering firm, Cubby Construction buys Scottish Borders contractor, Finlaysons, as the business continues to develop its existing operations in southern Scotland.

Latest survey shows worrying results for UK Hospitality Businesses

Over 350 business owners in the UK hospitality sector participated in our latest survey, with worrying results showing that 37% of business owners are considering closure or selling their business.