B4
Light has the power to captivate; be that gathering round a campfire, or the lights dimming on a stage and an expectant hush descending upon the audience. But imagine the impact if a building could have that effect of drawing people together and then entertaining or informing them; this is the reality of G-Smatt Europe’s architectural grade, smart, media glass.
The key announcements from the Chancellor’s latest Budget briefing.
In B4 Issue 54 we introduced the finance debate with Tony Haines, Partner at leading Oxfordshire accountancy firm, Wenn Townsend. In October we had the first of a series of Finance Lunches where we discussed how we can engage with local banks to find out more about the way they operate and de-mystify the banking process.
Grant Thornton has welcomed a new partner, Karen Robb, to head up its VAT team in the South. Karen joins from the London market, where she led the VAT, Customs and Indirect Tax practice for the UK and EMEA.
Grant Thornton UK LLP today announces the launch of the third annual Faces of a Vibrant Economy initiative, which identifies 100 organisations and their leaders (private, not for profit and public sectors) that demonstrate excellence through growth, innovation and purpose, five of which are from the Thames Valley area:
One of the largest independent accountancy practices in the area, Whitley Stimpson, has recruited an additional 16 members of staff.
Whitley Stimpson has been officially ranked as one of the country’s top accountancy firms for the fifth year running by the prestigious Accountancy Age 50+50 survey.
Grant Thornton study reveals South East is worst performing region in the UK for keeping hold of its graduates.
Directors at accountancy firm Chapman Robinson and Moore (CRM) have committed to giving every staff member three hours per month to become regular volunteers at a charity of their choice.
Wenn Townsend partner Tony Haines wants some clarity about finance and how his clients can access it to fuel future growth. With some financial experts claiming we are on the verge of another recession, combined with seemingly never-ending uncertainty surrounding the implications of Brexit, businesses in need of finance to grow are, according to Tony, finding it increasingly difficult to find a way through the changing lending criteria which banks put in their way.
Buy-to-let investors face an extra 3% stamp duty charge, meaning fewer are entering the market or buying additional properties, according to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. (RICS)
A charity which helps disabled young people by giving them access to a working farm has been given a boost by accountants Whitley Stimpson.
One of the largest independent accountancy practices in the area has underlined its continued commitment to recruit more staff.
HMRC is under investigation by the Information Commissioner following a complaint that the tax authority has breached data protection laws by saving taxpayers’ voices without their consent.
Are you growing your business? Would you and the business benefit if it was less reliant on you? Could anyone in your business undertake any role in an emergency?