A Derby businesswoman and head of service at Derby City Council has been giving up her time throughout the coronavirus pandemic to provide vitally needed help and support to BAME businesses across the city. Ann Bhatti, head of the Connect Derby managed

Leading Warwickshire homebuilder Barratt Homes has revealed its top reasons why people looking to invest should consider the Nuneaton property market. Whether they’re an investor who manages a wide property portfolio, or someone who is just setting out as a private landlord,

Aristotle Financial Planning is the latest professional services business to take space at Friar Gate Studios, the flagship building of the Connect Derby managed workspace scheme. The company was founded earlier this year by James Wallis, an independent and Chartered Financial Planner

A government initiative is helping thousands of families in Northamptonshire to get on to the housing ladder. New figures released by the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) reveal that a total of 6,699 homebuyers in the county used the Help to Buy

Leading developer Barratt Homes West Midlands is offering first time buyers the chance to get their feet firmly on the property ladder, with a range of homes available at Holly Blue Meadows with the Help to Buy scheme.   As the number

As the Bank of England warns of slow recovery for UK economy, Central bank forecasts output will not recover to pre-Covid-19 levels until end of 2021. The Bank of England has amended its previous prediction that the UK economy would rebound swiftly from

iwoca CEO urges main UK banks to directly refer CBILS applications that are sitting idle in the queue and not getting a response The number of CBILS applications awaiting approval has grown week by week, with a new business applying for finance

Homebuyers looking to upsize in Lincolnshire are set to enjoy the rewards of the change in Stamp Duty rules following the recent Budget announcement. Welcome savings on a new home have been made possible as a result of the Budget, in which

The Government-backed scheme has helped thousands of buyers take a step onto or up the property ladder and purchase a new-build home.  With Help to Buy available across all Bloor Homes’ developments on properties up to £600,000, many buyers continue to take

East of England-based accountancy firm Moore Thompson has welcomed the Chancellor’s latest measures to protect and create jobs as the Government attempts to kick start the economy.   Businesses have been severely affected by the Coronavirus pandemic with the UK economy shrinking

Financial services broker, Midlands Asset Finance (MAF), has expanded its agriculture exposure with the appointment of a new relationship director.   Based in Worcestershire, Sue Baker has joined the company to boost its coverage across the country as she looks to specialise

East of England accountants, Moore Thompson, is warning business to take extra care over the claims they make for COVID-19 financial support, such as the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, as HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is proposing new power to tackle abuse

Covid-19 is impacting many families and individuals in very different ways. But with so many of us spending more time at home than ever before, many people are thinking about whether they can move or extend to gain more space, or just

THE NOTTINGHAM office of national accountancy firm UHY Hacker Young processed more than £1.2 million worth of furlough claims within the first two months of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) being launched. The scheme was announced as part of a package of measures

Leading East of England accountants, Moore Thompson, is delighted to announce that it has recruited new staff members.   Despite the recent difficult economic conditions, it hasn’t stopped the innovative practice from hiring some of the industry’s brightest minds, as it continues

Peterborough/Cambridgeshire-based lead generation company Meet Hugo has curated a comprehensive infographic delving into the impact lockdown has had on UK business. To do this, the team sourced a variety of Government tender opportunities, which amounted to £4.7bn across the country. The IT,

The Future Fund uses an online platform for applications, which today publishes its set of standard terms and eligibility criteria for borrowers, investors and solicitors to view in advance of opening for applications from Wednesday.   The new Future Fund will support

• Lenders under scheme can provide loans of up to £50k over six years • First 12 months of interest paid by government, then 2.5% pa interest • Repayments deferred for 12 months • Simple, standardised application form to speed up process

Financial services broker, Midlands Asset Finance (MAF), has announced the launch of its new ‘Help to Supply’ scheme. Aimed at providing the NHS and its staff with additional equipment, the scheme will see the East Midlands-based partner with professional firms across the

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to disrupt just about every industry, business and area of life and the motoring sector is no different.  From financial concerns to the benefits of leasing during times of uncertainty, we speak to Caroline Hill, commercial director at