Matt Robinson

Finance Business News - But Chancellor Rishi Sunak also announced a few changes that will impact contractors, including that the working-from-home allowance will increase from 4 per week to 6 from April 2020. This wasn t the only news for contractors.

Finance Business News - This review comes after stakeholders and business owners shared their worries about the IR35 reform and aims to reassure individuals that their concerns are being addressed. To achieve this, HMRC will take a light-touch approach to penalties in the tax year of 2020 21, unless there is evidence of non-compliance.

Marketing Business News - The current branding has been in place for 13 years, as it was first introduced in 2007. Over the years, the branding has been consistent and helped Dean Group, a strong family investment casting business established for 48 years, to embody their values and mission.

Retail Business News - Always adding sparkle to Christmas, acclaimed North West jeweller, Banks Lyon, hosted a festive Winter Ball at The Castle Green Hotel in Kendal on Saturday evening.

Finance Business News - Gorilla Accounting, a technology-driven accountancy firm exclusively for contractors and freelancers, has won the Bolton News Business Award for Customer Excellence 2019.

Charity Business News - A 12km Born Survivor challenge with 30 military obstacles and muddy terrain failed to stop SQ Digital, Lancaster raising over 4,000 and counting for St John s Hospice last weekend.

Retail Business News - Luxury tile, bathroom and kitchen company, Roccia, have scooped this year s BIBAs Business of the Year Award. Run by the North and Western Lancashire Chamber of Commerce, the BIBAs Be Inspired Business Awards are highly prized by the Lancashire business community.

Technology Business News - As a family-run spring manufacturer with over 70 years of experience, Airedale Springs has a rich history designing, developing and producing high-quality springs. Tim Parkinson, the Chairman, has taken the Company to a whole new level.

Charity Business News - Carole Roberts and Julie Vallance, two of the charities founding members took the three flights needed for them to cross from England to the island of Chios. Having previously sent at least ten pallets of aid to the island, they purchased 800 worth of toiletries, such as shampoo and feminine hygiene products to supply to the refugees.

Marketing Business News - SQ Digital retained their spot at 45 in the list but were ranked in the top 20 SEO PPC agencies in the North of England. The list features the top 50 SEO PPC and Development Tech agencies across the region, with agencies from the likes of Newcastle, Leeds and Manchester featured.

Finance Business News - For SMEs, knowing when to borrow is critical for ensuring business success. Every small business needs a helping hand, but it can be difficult to know whether the market is stable enough to borrow a substantial amount of money to fund your business ventures.

Construction Business News - Sam Dean and Jack Hutchison have both completed a three-year Engineering apprenticeship, which consisted of in-house training with Dean Group, supported by an academic qualification.

Charity Business News - Alongside Arsenal talisman Ozil, other footballing royalty found onboard included ex-Arsenal midfielder Mathieu Flamini, ex-Manchester United and Fulham striker Louis Saha and ex-Chelsea and West-Ham manager, Avram Grant.

Finance Business News - As expected in the Autumn Budget statement, Phillip Hammond has announced that rules surrounding the IR35 legislation will also be applied to the private sector. The announcement confirms that the IR35 reforms rolled out to the public sector in April 2017 will be introduced to the private sector in April 2020.

Construction Business News - Boss Training were officially formed in 2005 and started out as a home-run business, working from an office in the back of the Managing Director s garage. In 2008, the company moved into offices in Halifax and stayed at these premises until the end of September this year.

Construction Business News - Morecambe Metals have reaped the benefits of the Bay Gateway opening late last year with an influx of new customers in the past 12 months. Customers who would usually pass the Lancaster turn-off on the M6, heading for other businesses with easier access elsewhere, have been turning up in large numbers.

Retail Business News - Myles was one of two representatives from the UK in the group of 14 on the course in Switzerland. The training makes him the only Grand Ambassador for Omega between Liverpool and Glasgow.

Leisure Business News - The Push Around Verticals course was attended by the production crew of the international award-winning Matilda UK and Ireland tour ahead of their stint in England s second city.

Property Business News - Northwood Lettings and Fisher Wrathall Sales will now operate from 22 Market Street, the current offices of Fisher Wrathall. The pair will run under the ownership and management of Mark Chenery, the current owner and manager of Northwood s Lancaster branch.

Charity Business News - This was the 12th overseas aid trip the charity had undertaken since the three friends, Julie Vallance, Maria Ward and Carole Roberts founded it two years ago. The Ripple Effect Lancaster have previously visited other Greek Islands and countries around Europe to provide aid to refugees over the past few years.

Charity Business News - The 4-day trip which is planned to take place toward the end of April will see the trio travel to the Greek island Chios, providing refugees with essential basic items, just to try and make their lives a little easier.

Retail Business News - The exciting announcement will see the luxury jewellers stock the largest collection of IWC watches in the North West of England. Owner of Banks Lyon Jewellers, Rodney Banks Lyon, expressed his excitement for the arrival of the classic Swiss brand into the Lancaster store.

Retail Business News - The store, which opened its doors in May 2017, made the shortlist of the top eight jewellery store designs in the UK. Owner of Banks Lyon Jeweller, Rodney Banks Lyon, was pleased with being named as a finalist and noted how the whole family had a hand in the nomination.

Finance Business News - Alongside their local accountancy services, ICS will also be placing more emphasis on the payroll services they offer. Sam Price will be heading up the business accounting side of their operation, whilst Sarah Spooner will head up the payroll team.

Finance Business News - Head of Finance at ICS, Sam Price, reflects on a low-key Autumn Budget announcement. He said On the whole, it was a rather disappointing budget. It s fair to say there was no blockbuster announcement.