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Proud to announce our move to Marvejols Business Park, Cockermouth

Celebrating our continued commitment to West Cumbria, with the relocation of our Workington office to a new site in Cockermouth.

Court rules Business Interruption Insurance may provide disease cover

A recent high court ruling may have thrown a lifeline for thousands of businesses who had business interruption insurance policies but were declined claims by insurers as they were forced to close their doors during lockdown.

We're proud to welcome 26 new AAT/ATT and ACA trainees across 5 offices

We're pleased to announce our continued commitment to investing in young people by taking on an additional 26 new trainees across, both Graduates and School Leavers, across 5 of our offices in Glasgow, Carlisle, Northallerton, Skipton and Leeds.

Building VAT into building projects

There are so many benefits that can be derived from correctly navigating VAT, Emma Forrester investigates further.

Starting a new law firm - what do I need to consider? Part IV - Application process with the SRA

As specialist advisors to the legal sector, we have helped many firms to start practising. In the last three editions, I covered the top considerations that individuals should take into account in starting a new law firm; the importance of planning; the business structure of the firm; and tax considerations. In this edition, I look into the application/recognition process with the SRA.

Should I consider insuring my state pension?

The state pension provides one of the few sources of “risk-free” income and forms a critical part of a retirement income for nearly all retired households

Why the time is right for hospitality businesses to explore all options

Should Hospitality business owners plan their exit strategy, expand or sit tight? 

CBILS and the Impact on the Funding Landscape

As the deadline for CBILS applications fast approaches (30^th September), we thought it would be a good time to take stock. Heather Bamforth asks our Corporate Finance Manager and Commercial Funding specialist, Stephen Dinsmore his opinions on the funding landscape.

HMRC crackdown begins on furlough fraud

HMRC are reported to be investigating 4,500 cases of furlough fraud after setting up a dedicated furlough Fraud hotline.

Kickstart Scheme Key Facts for Employers

The Kickstart Scheme aims to provide funding to create new 6-month job placements for 16 to 24 year olds who are currently claiming Universal Credit and at risk of long term unemployment. The Government has just published guidance on how this new scheme will work for employers.

There are specific criteria on who can apply.