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Top Cumbrian accountants respond to fresh dip in business confidence as tax burden bites
Leading family-run accountancy firm, Lamont Pridmore, has said business confidence in the North West and across the UK is falling due to the growing burden of taxation. The Cumbrian-based firm, […]
The building society manager who loves giving back
When Debbie Shearer landed her dream job aged 18 she was overjoyed – but she didn’t know it would also give her the opportunity and skills to help change lives for […]
Research highlights impact of government changes on small businesses
With changes to National Insurance, the National Living and Minimum Wages and tax arrangements coming into force this April, latest Cumbria Tourism research highlights full impact of rising costs on […]
Smart new look for the Cumberland’s Egremont branch
The people of Egremont voted with their feet when the Cumberland Building Society’s branch reopened after refurbishment. There were more than 30 customers in the first half hour when the […]
Sketch and Sip serve kindness at Cumberland Wellbeing event
Most people would imagine company boardrooms to be serious and formal places where people pour over spreadsheets and have earnest discussions about investments, but that was far from the case […]
Accountant’s support plea to IHT ‘ostriches’ amid brutal incoming changes
The boss of a leading accountancy firm has warned that thousands of families face inheritance tax nightmares unless they take action and plan for the future. Paul Hornby says the […]
Applications open for new grantsto support tourism & hospitality careers
New grants aimed at kickstarting people’s future careers in one of the county’s most diverse and rewarding industries have officially launched for applications, thanks to Cumbria Tourism’s 50th Anniversary Fund. […]
Trainee reaches end of ‘longest marathon ever’ to become chartered accountant
An accountancy firm’s training academy is celebrating after one of its earliest trainees achieved chartered status. Luke Turner attained the coveted qualification after completing seven years of study, having joined […]
Lamont Pridmore celebrates local excellence with school award sponsorship
Cumbria-based accountancy firm, Lamont Pridmore, is proud to continue its support for the next generation of business leaders by sponsoring the Economics & Business Prize at Queen Elizabeth Grammar School […]
Farm businesses urged to evaluate Budget impact and plan ahead
Farm businesses are being urged not to panic or make knee-jerk reactions following the Autumn Budget but to instead consider their options and take a measured approach. Agricultural specialists at […]
Cumberland marks world kindness day in Carlisle
Hundreds of people in Carlisle enjoyed a free lunch on Wednesday to mark World Kindness Day. A team based at the Cumberland Building Society’s newly-reopened branch on English Street handed […]
Armstrong Watson launches new cyber security solutions service
Leading accountancy and business advisory firm, Armstrong Watson, is proud to announce the launch of its new Cyber Security Solutions service. This innovative service is designed to help businesses navigate […]
H&H Group results demonstrate strong core business performance
The annual results released by H&H Group PLC for the year ending 30th June 2024 reflect an outstanding performance for the Group’s core agricultural businesses, with Harrison & Hetherington achieving a record-breaking gross turnover of […]
Start planning plea issued as experts meet to discuss budget fall-out
A panel of experts delivered a session on investments, inheritance tax, pensions and employer tax liability in the aftermath of the Government’s controversial Autumn budget. The event – held after a period […]
Limited budget impacts on property ownership says H&H Land & Estsates specialist
Amongst the many major changes introduced in yesterday’s first Labour Government Budget, H&H Land & Estates’ Cockermouth Branch Manager, Anya Caine, sees very little impact on average house buyers, but potentially higher […]
Charitable foundation celebrates £50k donation landmark with sports clubs
A community foundation set up by its parent company to make a difference to the lives of people in the towns and villages it serves has marked a major milestone. […]
Cumberland’s flagship branch reopens
There was a party atmosphere as The Cumberland threw open the doors to its revamped flagship branch in Carlisle (14th October 2024) Customers were offered free cakes and drinks to […]