PEM advises Prestige Purchasing Holdings Ltd on its acquisition by Entegra Europe UK Ltd.
PEM has advised Prestige Purchasing Holdings Limited on its acquisition by Entegra Europe UK Limited, a subsidiary of Sodexo S.A., in a transaction that strengthens Entegra’s position in the UK hospitality and procurement sector.
East Anglian Air Ambulance launches £8.2m appeal to build new Cambridge base
Former patients help charity launch appeal as it calls on people and businesses across Cambridgeshire to help protect the future of their local air ambulance.
Cambridge Index advances 6.7%
The Cambridge Index climbed 1,737.5 points or 6.7% to close at 27,554.0, as ten out of the top ten index heavyweights posted weekly gains in their share price.
Price Bailey announces five senior level promotions in April
The latest round of senior promotions come following the appointment of six new Partners, reflecting Price Bailey’s ongoing commitment to developing talent.
Breaking the code: Why you should check your PAYE tax code
If you have received a new tax code recently, check it. Do not assume it is correct.
Price Bailey announces five new Partner level appointments
Leading accountancy firm Price Bailey announces the successful appointment of five senior team members who will move into the firm’s Partner team, including two external appointments and three internal p
How to break up with your IT support provider
Most organisations don’t suddenly decide to change their IT support.Nothing has failed outright, but confidence starts to slip.You’re not sure what you’re paying for anymore. Security conversations feel vague. Planning feels reactive, not reassuring.
Cambridge Building Society marks 175th anniversary with record year as lending hits £434m
The Cambridge Building Society has reported a record-breaking 2025 - with mortgage lending reaching £434 million, multiple industry awards and significant investment in its community.
Price Bailey highlights tax considerations for non-cash benefits
Andrew Park, Tax Investigations Specialist and Partner at Price Bailey, highlights the tax treatment of non-cash benefits, particularly where individuals receive valuable services in connection with their role.
Germany and Netherlands --registration just as a foreign employer
Firms expanding their staffing outside UK (or wherever the company is based) can just register as a “foreign employer” instead of engaging in the cost and commitment of forming a branch, subsidiary or other legal entity. Two Italian companies have recently used this method to safely expand staffing in Europe.
Another freeze to the thresholds: auto-enrolment & pension impact
While much attention has been paid to successive government freezes of tax thresholds, there is another prolonged threshold freeze with similar distortionary effects.
Freddo inflation - What rising Freddo prices tell us about UK inflation
Inflation can be complicated, but the price of a Freddo makes it instantly understandable. For decades, the tiny chocolate frog has been Britain’s unofficial inflation index, a simple way to see how the value of the pound has changed over time.
PEM announces promotion of Michael Godfrey to Partner
PEM is delighted to announce the promotion of Michael Godfrey to Partner.
Making tax digitial: what taxpayers need to know for 2026
Many potentially affected taxpayers have not yet engaged with a major change in tax reporting.
Important: Protect your organisation from digital fraud
Scams aren’t what they used to be.
They’re not always obvious. They’re not always clumsy. And they don’t always come with spelling mistakes or odd graphics.
Expats returning from Dubai risk unexpected Capital Gains Tax bills
Returning expats risk triggering the UK’s five year temporary non residency ruleBritons planning to move to Dubai may also face CGT exposure if their departure is delayedBritish expats returning to the UK from Dubai and the M
Bain and Cambridge Judge Business School partner for Stratos Global Executive Symposium for women chief executives in financial services
Bain & Company and Cambridge Judge Business School announce a new partnership, as part of Bain’s Stratos Initiative. An inaugural global leadership forum bringing together over 50 CEOs in financial services will take place at Cambridge Judge on 23–24 April.
Leading accountants warn landlords to review ownership structures now
The advice comes as individual portfolio landlords are facing a 2% increase in income tax from April 2027Layered onto existing tax restrictions and regulatory costs, many investors are reaching a tipping point, according to expertsThis leaves just a 12-month window to revie
Getting investor ready: a practical guide
Navigating the Noise: A UK SME Guide to Investment Readiness. For many UK small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the journey to securing capital can feel like navigating the complexity financial jargon, shifting investor moods, and internal hurdles. The drive for funding is rarely just about the money; it is about bridging the vital gap between a breakthrough innovation and a commercially…
Alfa Corporate Finance advises on sale of Ely-based Stratech Scientific to Europa Biosite
Europa Biosite has acquired Ely-based life science distributor Stratech Scientific through its Cambridge Bioscience subsidiary, expanding its UK research tools offering and local footprint, with Cambridge-based Alfa Corporate Finance advising the Stratech shareholders on the transaction.
Prepare your organisation for more refined cyber threats
Cyber criminals aren’t simply causing chaos anymore. They’re getting smarter, more organised, and much better at finding weak spots in businesses of every size.
Cambridge Index declines 4.7%
The Cambridge Index declined 1,119.85 points or 4.7% to close at 22,549.9, as nine out of the top ten heavy weights posted weekly losses in their share prices.
Are you ready for April’s tax and pension changes?
6 April brings a variety of tax and pension changes. The start of the tax year on Monday 6 April (Easter Monday) heralds a variety of changes to tax and pension rules, few of them welcome.
Record £175,000 donation marks 175 Years of The Cambridge's community impact
The positive impact The Cambridge Building Society has had on charities, projects and people in the community has been revealed in a report published this week.
AlgoDynamix and other Fintech superstars nominated as finalists in Cambridge Independent Science and Technology Awards
London & Cambridge (UK): Cambridge’s innovation powerhouse is back in the spotlight, with three trailblazing Fintech companies named as finalists in this year’s prestigious Cambridge Independent Science and Technology Awards.