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BCRS Business Loans Continues Support For Not-For-Profit Microfinancer
BCRS Business Loans is continuing its commitment to boosting micro-entrepreneurship across Wales and the West Midlands, providing more than £41,000 in further funding for Purple…

Nera Capital Onboards New £50 Million Funder, Appointed as Asset Manager.
Litigation finance platform Nera Capital has onboarded a new South America-based funding partner committing £50 million of capital across litigation finance and legal assets, as…

Self-employed and landlords urged to prepare for long-awaited Making Tax Digital rule change
The self-employed and landlords are being urged to prepare for the long-awaited Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD for IT) rule change, which marks…

New book ‘Protect Your Mission’ offers nonprofit leaders a practical roadmap to building a finance function that supports mission-driven work
Nonprofit leaders are deeply committed to their missions, but many find themselves slowed down by financial systems that were never designed to support growth or…

Newcastle-headquartered Insurer Delivers Strong Renewal Results Amid Global Shipping Challenges
The global marine insurer, NorthStandard, headquartered on Newcastle’s Quayside, has reported continued growth despite a challenging year for the shipping industry – increasing its annual…

Thinking Beyond the Paycheque: Planning for Stability
Economic conditions continue to evolve across the UK. As a result, businesses are placing greater emphasis on financial resilience.

West Midlands accountant celebrates 25 years at firm he joined straight from university
A director at a leading West Midlands accountancy practice is celebrating a quarter of a century at the firm he joined straight from university.

Mazur Appeal Could Be Most Watched Case in UK History as Legal Industry Faces “Existential Crisis”
Legal experts have likened the upcoming appeal hearing in the Mazur case to a “World Cup final” for the industry – but warned the result…

Johnston Carmichael Appoints Audit Partner To Support Newcastle Growth
Leading UK accountancy and business advisory firm Johnston Carmichael has strengthened its Newcastle office with the appointment of Gemma Gibson as Audit Partner.

Online retailer ready for growth after receiving BCRS Business Loans funds
An online retailer is preparing for growth thanks to funding from the Community Investment Enterprise Fund delivered by BCRS Business Loans.

BCRS Business Loans passes £10m milestone for CIEF investment in jobs and growth
Community business finance provider BCRS Business Loans has lent more than £10m to generate job creation and economic growth through the Community Investment Enterprise Fund…

ART Business Loans to support more businesses in 2026 thanks to new funding
Finance provider ART Business Loans is looking to support more companies to grow and increase jobs in the year ahead thanks to new funding from…

Prime Accountants Group’s Jamie Skelding marks magnificent 40 years in the job
A director at a leading West Midlands accountancy practice is marking a magnificent four decades in the job – a role he feared he would…

MAT Finance Specialists IMP Software Named UK Education Industry Company Of The Year By The Assignment Report
IMP Software has been named as The Assignment Report’s UK Education Industry Company of the Year 2025.

Unique £5 Million Scheme Launched to Create Jobs and the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs
High-profile businessman, Mo Chaudry has launched a unique £5 million fund using his own personal money, to help create jobs, support the next generation of…

Entrepreneur to share growth tips at free finance networking event for SMEs
Funding partnership Midlands SME Finance collaboration is to host its first Coventry-based networking event, bringing together two speakers with expertise on scaling businesses.

Landmark EOT deal proves a healthy option for Grape Tree as it targets major expansion
A leading organic health foods retailer is targeting over £100m in revenue after it completed one of the largest Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) deals seen…

Swinburne Maddison strengthens leadership and operational infrastructure with Head of Finance appointment
One of the North East’s leading law firms, Swinburne Maddison, has continued its planned investment in leadership and operational infrastructure with the appointment of Helen…

How Much Should I Contribute to a JISA Each Year?
Junior ISAs are becoming an increasingly popular way for parents to set their children up with a nest egg for when they reach adulthood.

Small businesses warned about accounting change which could leave them vulnerable to non-compliance
Small businesses in the West Midlands are being warned about a change to accounting rules which could force them to add leased assets to their…

Ryden Accelerates Growth With Expanded Property Valuation, Lease Advisory and Rating Team
Ryden has significantly expanded its Professional Services offering following strategic hires and the integration with Lambert Smith Hampton (LSH) in Scotland, bringing together a senior…

Rising Office Rents Signal a Continued Shift to Quality-Driven Demand
With UK office rents on the rise, a Commercial Property expert from National Chartered Surveyor Bruton Knowles underscores that the focus remains on high-quality, future-proofed…

Acrisure Nottingham Backs Business Growth with Team Expansion
Acrisure Nottingham, formerly Russell Scanlan, has invested in business growth with a set of promotions and hires across its private client and commercial teams.

Acrisure Nottingham Backs Business Growth with Team Expansion
Acrisure Nottingham, formerly Russell Scanlan, has invested in business growth with a set of promotions and hires across its private client and commercial teams.