Finance
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. As Freddo prices rise, they reveal how eve...
PEM announces promotion of Michael Godfrey to Partner
PEM is delighted to announce the promotion of Michael Godfrey to Partner. Michael’s appointment marks a significant milestone in a career that has spanned more than two decades with the firm, during which he has become a respected adviser to clients and an integral member of the tax lea...
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.Today’s digital fraud is faster, smarter, and often created with the help of AI. Which means it’s becoming harder for even the ...
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. ...
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 review existing st...
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 delayed British expats returning to the UK from Dubai and the Middle East, as well as those planning to move there...
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. ...
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 ...
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. While that sounds worrying, understanding what’s happening is the first step to protecting your organisation.One big...