Capital expenditure nearly doubled at historic Stockport brewer and pub company Frederic Robinson as the business posted a small drop in profits. The company, founded in 1838 and better known as Robinsons, is now run by the sixth generation of the Robinson family and brews, bottles and sells … [Read more...]
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Councils in the North West take an average of 17.5 days to pay suppliers
Councils in the North West take an average of 17.5 days to pay suppliers, new research has revealed. According to the study by the Forum of Private Business, this is a slight improvement on the 18.9 days recorded in 2009. Average payment times in the region differed, with the local authority … [Read more...]
Leaders criticise Regional Growth Fund spending
Business leaders have expressed their disappointment that only £60m of the government's flagship Regional Growth Fund has been distributed to front-line projects so far. MPs from the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) found that £364m of the £1.4bn pot has been withheld by … [Read more...]
North West firms not claiming enough tax relief, says DTE
New figures show small firms in the north west are failing to claim enough tax relief to support their innovation, says a Manchester adviser. George Lovell, a tax partner at DTE, says the region's innovators may not be claiming enough research and development tax relief, and in some cases do not … [Read more...]
Hallidays to feature in UK Best Accountancy Practices book
Hallidays are delighted to announce that they have been selected to feature in the book ‘The UK’s best accountancy practices’, by Steve Pipe. Hallidays are an award winning firm providing business growth and strategic tax advice. They gave up time sheets many years ago and … [Read more...]
Hallidays Partner Adds TEP To Skill Set Portfolio
Hallidays Tax Partner Philip Eagle has recently completed a STEP Diploma for Accountants and Tax Practitioners in Trusts and Estates and is now a fully qualified Trust Estate Practitioner. This recent qualification adds to his ever expanding skill set and adds to the immense technical … [Read more...]