Budget tax compliance drive puts small businesses and overseas property owners in HMRC’s sights
HMRC is recruiting an additional 670 compliance officers and targeting £1.5 billion from tax investigations over the next six years.
Budget 2026: Reaction from Pete Bardell, Business Development Director at leading accountancy firm, Price Bailey
Following last week's Budget, businesses across Cambridge will be assessing what the announcements mean for their costs, cash flow and planning over the coming year.
Pete Bardell, Business Development Director at Price Bailey, shares his thoughts:
PEM advises London-based premium glazing specialist Maxlight on sale to leading Swedish industrial group Lifco AB.
The PEM Corporate Finance team acted as lead adviser to the shareholders of London-based premium architectural glazing specialist Maxlight on the successful sale of the business to Lifco AB, a leading Swedish industrial group.
Deloitte announces James Brass as new practice senior partner for the South East
Deloitte has appointed James Brass as its new practice senior partner for the South East. He will lead a team of more than 1,500 people.
PitPat ranked in the UK Top 200 fastest-growing businesses
We're delighted that PitPat has been recognised in the 2026 UK Fast Growth Index, ranking among the UK's Top 200 fastest-growing independent businesses following 177% growth in turnover over two years.
Cambridge Index drops 1.2%
The Cambridge Index dropped 323.7 points or 1.2% to close at 27,709.3, as four out of the top ten index heavyweights posted weekly losses in their share prices.
Local leadership and business confidence must combine to drive growth
Commenting on fiscal devolution, Richard Bray, Managing Partner for UK Places at Deloitte, said:
“Today’s Budget underlines the ever-growing importance of the UK’s regions and nations to the growth agenda.
The EpiCentre launches Emerging Innovator Programme
One ambitious innovator will receive a 12-month package of support worth more than £25,000, including laboratory space, mentoring and access to a thriving community of innovators.
Another chapter begins for long-term care in England
Andy Burnham has plans to deal with long-term care in England.
Rent to Home tenant looks to the future in Cambridge
‘This will allow me to put roots down’: When 'Lei' moved into a refurbished property in Cambridgeshire last month, buying a first home shifted from a distant goal into an active plan.
Price Bailey celebrates its expansion into Chelmsford
Leading accountancy firm Price Bailey welcomed over 150 guests to the Hylands Estate in Chelmsford, to celebrate the opening of its new Chelmsford office.
UK tax rates have reached their limit, says Price Bailey
Tax expert, Richard Grimster, from leading accountancy firm Price Bailey warns the UK could be at the peak of the ‘Laffer Curve’ as the Government makes Capital Gains Tax U-turn ahead of the Autumn Budget.
Student loans | The Treasury Committee wades into the debate
The House of Commons Treasury Committee has published a critical report on the operation of student loans.
Partners& win at UK Broker Awards 2026
Partners& are proud to have been recognised, and won in three categories at the UK broker Awards 2026.
What the salary sacrifice pension contribution cap means for workplace pensions
In the Autumn Budget 2025, the then chancellor Rachel Reeves announced a £2,000 cap on salary sacrifice pension contributions to come into effect in 2029.
The Cambridge continues support for savers with fixed-rate increase across bonds and ISAs
The Cambridge Building Society is increasing its fixed-rate savings rates across bonds and ISAs by up to 0.30%.
Deloitte CFO Survey Q3 2026: Economic and political uncertainty seen as the greatest constraint on UK competitiveness
Geopolitics now tops the CFO risk list for more than three years; CFOs expect inflation and interest rate rises as the cost of credit hits a two-and-a-half year high;Cost reduction remains CFOs' top business priority, with expansionary strategies losing favour;
Cambridge Index declines 0.6%
The Cambridge Index declined 173.8 points or 0.6% to close at 28,998.3.
Over 400 guests gather for sell out event with Price Bailey and Michael Gove
Former Cabinet minister joined Price Bailey Chairman, to explore the gap between politics and business ahead of the Autumn Budget.
Stronger minds, stronger teams: build resilience in just half a day
Promote Mental Health has launched a new workshop: The Resilient Mind and Body. This half day workshop combines the knowledge and skills of two highly trained professionals in psychology and nutrition Claire Harris (Promote Mental Health) and Bee Innes (Healthy Be Naturopathy). It covers practical science based strategies to help your people feel better, perform better and stay well. Check out…
Unmarried couples: major legal reforms proposed
Proposal for financial protections for unmarried couples
“Over 3.5 million couples live together without getting married or entering a
The £59.2 billion unpaid tax hole
New HMRC research places an uncomfortably large number on the estimated amount of outstanding unpaid tax.
Making an impact (and money!) at the Cambridge Forum
The Cambridge Forum was in full swing again this year at the Corn Exchange with speakers and events showcasing the very best of what Cambridge has to offer. Highlights included an opening session from Cambridge legend Dr. David Cleevely, a major partnership announcement from Crosure, the digital insurance company, and the soft launch of the AlgoDynamix impact investment fund based on the latest…
Burnham’s high street regeneration package may be too little too late, says Price Bailey
A new £210 million Government package aimed at bringing derelict high street buildings back into use could provide a much-needed boost to footfall and local economies, but more action is needed to address the rising costs facing retail and hospitality businesses, according to financial experts at
East of England business owners remain confident on growth despite Budget concerns and economic uncertainty
East of England business owners remain overwhelmingly confident about their prospects despite concerns about potential tax rises, rising costs and ongoing economic uncertainty, according to new research from S&W.