Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority Mayor, Dr Nik Johnson’s statement following the Government’s Spring Budget on 15th March 2023

Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority Mayor, Dr Nik Johnson’s statement following the Government’s Spring Budget on 15th March 2023.

Tax year-end is fast approaching - are you making the most of available tax reliefs?

With the tax year-end fast approaching and with many allowances, exemptions and tax rate bands either frozen or reducing in the new tax year, now is a good time to review your finances.

Ensuring you are making the most of any available tax reliefs is now as important as ever.

The East of England set to be one of the UK’s fastest growing regions in the next few years, finds latest EY report

The East of England is set to be one of the country’s best performing regions for economic growth between 2024-26, as the UK economy continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, according to EY’s latest Regional Economic Forecast.

What are the top recruitment and retention trends in 2023?

Now that we are well into 2023 there are plenty of trends gathering momentum in recruitment for the year ahead. If you are currently hiring, or simply want to make sure you retain existing staff, here is a look at some of the things to get right (and avoid) in 2023.

Support for residents, businesses and the environment following Budget approval

Reducing fly-tipping, promoting a cleaner, greener future and supporting local residents and businesses in the Cost of Living crisis are among plans for the coming year by the District Council.

Council proposes over £200,000 of further cost of living support

Plans for a further cost of living support package for residents, worth more than £200,000, have been published by South Cambridgeshire District Council.

Bango announces new partnership with Dropbox

Bango, the global platform for data-driven commerce, announces a new partnership with Dropbox, a leading cloud storage service that allows you to backup and sync your files across multiple devices.

Maxion Therapeutics announces the completion of its USD $16 million Series A financing

The funds will be used to support the development of novel biologics targeting ion channels and G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) via Maxion’s KnotBody® platform.

What will the new fire and rehire code of practice mean for employers?

The Government has announced a crackdown on the practice of dismissing staff one day and rehiring the next on different terms and conditions. Read on to find out more.

Free event to help businesses navigate 2023

IoD’s Chief Economist will deliver a keynote speech at ARU Peterborough.

The UK’s biggest business survey is back and it’s time to make your voice heard

Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce's Quarterly Economic Survey is back and once again they are asking you to contribute to one of the UK’s largest and most reputable barometers of business opinion.

Startup Accounting for Startups

Accounting can be stressful but it is essential that an entrepreneur has a basic understanding of accounting and finance to make an educated decision for their startups.

Ashcroft completes sale of leading cyber security business

Ashcroft Partnership LLP, the award-winning Cambridge-based accountancy and corporate finance advisory firm has led the sale of a leading independent cyber security consultancy, Fidus Information Security.

The Cambridge helps kids get into saving habit

The Cambridge Building Society is encouraging local children to get into the savings habit by giving away £5 for each new children’s account opened at its branch in Bury St Edmunds next Wednesday (15th February).

MM Wealth's Baris Furlonger explains the benefits of using a financial planner vs a financial adviser

Whether we want it to or not, money plays a big part in our lives and both our everyday spending and longer-term savings should therefore be given adequate thought, time and resources.   

MM Wealth announces the appointment of Stef Heslop as an Executive Director and Ian Palfreyman as a Non-Executive director. 

Adrian Atkinson, Managing Director at MM Wealth said, we are delighted to announce two new appointments to the board - the first of which is Stef Heslop, our Head of Finance.

First Intuition offers free consultation sessions

The free 20-minute consultations sessions are with First Intuition's Digital Finance and Data Analytics tutors, ahead of the launch of their Digital Academy.

An interview with Cambridges very own Prentis & Co Accountants - 10 Questions all SMES will be asking!

At Computer Tutoring, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive IT training in programs such as Microsoft Office 365 and Adobe Creative Suite. To enhance the value of our services, we are proud to offer a thought-provoking video interview with a highly-regarded accountant - Ian Shipley, a partner at Prentis & Co accountants in Cambridge.

UK Government backing helps launch world first self-driving bus

GCP have been awarded £17.4m to run up to 13 autonomous buses on trials in West Cambridge and the Cambridge Biomedical Campus.

The Cambridge signs neurodiversity membership

The Cambridge Building Society has become a Corporate Member of Neurodiversity in Business (NiB) with a focus on building a neuroinclusive culture.

Profit warnings from listed companies in the South East increased by 89% in 2022

Listed companies in the South East issued 70 profit warnings in 2022, an increase of 89% on the previous year, according to the latest EY-Parthenon Profit Warnings report. In Q4 2022, 13 profit warnings were issued, seven less than Q3.

Recruiting Social Care workers from overseas - Employer's Guide

As part of new temporary measures to address the workforce challenges faced by the health and social care sector in the UK, a number of care sector roles have been added to the UK Shortage Occupation List (SOL) from 16 February 2022, and for 12 months will be eligible for Health and Care visas. Find out more.

How to Sponsor a Global Business Mobility Visa Worker

Following the introduction of five different Global Business Mobility (GBM) routes for migrant workers, many overseas businesses are now looking to the new rules on how to sponsor these workers to help establish a UK presence or transfer staff to the UK.

Find out what employees really think with Best Employers Eastern Region 2023

Best Employers 2023 is now open for registrations. Based around a confidential and customisable employee engagement survey, this programme helps organisations find out what their people really think of the way they operate. The goal is support organisations in the eastern region and develop productive workplaces where employees can flourish and thrive.

New Year, new you, new offer from The Jockey Club

For every NEW conference booked and confirmed to take place from 5th January to 31st March 2023, you can take your pick from a variety of options to add to your Day Delegate package from Danish pastries to fresh fruit platters and add them to your event, completely free of charge! We can offer your delegates an abundance of space, access to outdoor areas and spacious private breakout lounges,…