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July 15, 2021

Help to Grow: Management Scheme Opens For Registrations

The Government’s landmark Help to Grow: Management scheme is now open for applications. The initiative offers businesses free or subsidised training to level up in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Here’s what you need to know. What is the Help to Grow: Management scheme? The initiative will offer 30,000 senior business leaders or managers

July 7, 2021

North East Entrepreneurs Make First Move Into Healthcare Sector With Caremore Acquisition

Two well-known North East entrepreneurs have taken their first steps into the healthcare sector with the acquisition of a successful Teesside equipment supplier. Richard and Julie Bennett, owners of specialist regional print and design firm Newcastle Print Solutions (NPS), have purchased Caremore Services of Redcar from directors Peter Moore and David Caley for an undisclosed

July 7, 2021

North East Cyclists Aiming For Wheely Quick Charity Ride From Land’s End to John O’Groats

Three superfit North East cyclists are aiming to raise thousands of pounds for charity later this month by riding from Land’s End to John O’Groats in just six days. Jon Archer, Joe Hunter and Jack Quinlan are taking on the 1,000 mile challenge to raise money for The Alzheimer’s Society, in honour of family members

July 2, 2021

Don’t Miss The Deadline For Renewing Tax Credits

Unlike other benefits, tax credits usually have to be renewed each year by 31 July to continue receiving payments from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). If you are claiming tax credits, it is really important to look carefully at the information you receive. Even if you have stopped getting tax credits, you still need to

July 1, 2021

Julie Joins RMT Accountants’ Ambitious Corporate Finance Team

RMT Accountants & Business Advisors has strengthened its specialist corporate finance team with the appointment of experienced finance professional Julie Cuthbertson. Julie has moved into a corporate finance manager role with the Gosforth-based firm after spending her entire career within NatWest Bank’s North East operation. A Northumbria University graduate, Julie started within the bank’s branch

June 28, 2021

R3 North East Deputy Chair Responds to Deadline Extension For Debt Enforcement Actions Restrictions

The government’s decision to extend its pandemic business support measures is a ‘further and possibly final window’ for COVID-hit businesses to get their finances in order, according to the North East deputy chair of insolvency and restructuring trade body R3. Chris Ferguson was speaking after Treasury minister Steve Barclay announced in the House of Commons

June 10, 2021

Less Than One Month Left to Apply to SME Brexit Support Fund, Businesses Reminded

There is less than one month remaining to claim grant funding through the SME Brexit Support Fund, businesses have been reminded. The initiative – which helps new and established businesses adapt to post-Brexit importing and exporting processes – will close to new applications on 30 June 2021. If you need help trading overseas, here’s what

June 3, 2021

Tax Saving Strategies For Landlords

Putting together an efficient tax strategy should be a no-brainer for buy-to-let landlords seeking to maximise their income. It may not be quite as glamorous as hunting down the perfect property, but when it comes to saving cash, it can make a huge difference to your bottom line. There are several ways you can reduce

June 3, 2021

New Recommendations in Sweeping CGT Review

The second part of a sweeping review of Capital Gains Tax (CGT) has been published with 14 key recommendations. In July 2020, the Chancellor asked the Office of Tax Simplification (OTS) to carry out a review, to “identify opportunities relating to administrative and technical issues as well as areas where the present rules can distort