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Autumn Budget 2024 at a Glance

Rachel Reeves delivered her first Budget as Chancellor of the Exchequer on 30 October 2024. The Budget aims to deal with the £22 billion ‘black hole’ in public finances whilst restoring stability and rebuilding public services.

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RMT Accountants

RMT Accountants Joins Forces With Ribchesters

RMT Accountants & Business Advisors has completed its second growth milestone of the year, joining forces with Ribchesters Chartered Accountants, an award-winning and prominent practice, based in Durham City.

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James and Monisa join growing Healthcare team

RMT Accountants & Business Advisors is building its specialist healthcare accountants division with the appointment of two new experts in accounting for healthcare professionals.

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Spring Statement Overview

You can view and download a full overview of the Spring Statement here. Further comment from Anthony Andreasen, director Director of Tax, is below – In a climate where the North East and wider UK economy is continuing to battle against significant headwinds, the Chancellor’s lengthy speech provided some encouragement for regional businesses, but may well have

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STACK Leisure rendering of new venue

RMT’s advice helps STACK build platform for major growth investment

Advice from RMT Accountants & Business Advisors has helped ambitious North East based STACK leisure secure a substantial growth capital package to help underpin the next stage of its expansion. Innovative mixed-use leisure venue operator STACK has received investment from London private equity house Kings Park Capital.  It can now accelerate growth plans and take

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Autumn Statement 2023

Autumn Statement Overview 2023

You can view and download a full overview of the Autumn Statement here. Further comment from Anthony Andreasen, director Director of Tax, is below – With many North East firms battling a range of enduring financial, inflationary and operational challenges, the Chancellor’s clear focus on business support measures today will be what the region’s entrepreneurs

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Plan. Protect. Prosper. Futureproofing your business.

We are running an event, in conjunction with two other leading professional services firms in the region, for Shareholders and Directors, in a panel discussion hosted by North East Times. When  : Thursday 22 June – 09.30-11.30 Where : PROTO – Gateshead College Business Centre, NE8 3BE Partners from law firm Weightmans in Newcastle will talk about the

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Small businesses at risk as energy costs rise

The end of the Energy Bill Relief Scheme (EBRS) on 1 April could threaten the future of hundreds of thousands of small firms, according to research by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB). From 1 April 2023, the Government has largely downscaled its energy support for small firms that are on fixed price contracts agreed

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National Insurance Thresholds

Updated: February 2026 National Insurance Contributions (NICs) remain an important consideration for employers, employees and company directors. For the 2025/26 tax year, employer NIC costs in particular are a key area to watch, and it is worth checking that your understanding (and budgeting) reflects the latest rates and thresholds. Employees – when do NICs start?

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