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Jan 26, 2021

Extend Stamp Duty holiday to halt damage risk to property market, government is urged

THE GOVERNMENT has been urged to extend the stamp duty holiday by six months. The move should include properties that have exchanged but have yet to complete as home buyers struggle

Jan 26, 2021

Corporation tax cut will enhance post-Brexit fiscal competitiveness

REPORTS earlier this month suggest that Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak is considering an increase in the rate of corporation tax. Chris Denning, head of corporate and international tax at

Jan 26, 2021

‘Another body blow’: Distress figures are on the rise, warns insolvency expert

MORE than 3,000 businesses in Milton Keynes were in “significant” financial distress during the last three months of 2020, according to new figure from a leading independent insolvency firm. Begbies Traynor

Jan 26, 2021

Expanding healthcare provider completes acquisition of insurance specialist

A HEALTHCARE provider has boosted its presence in the sector with the purchase of a health insurance broker. Premier Choice Healthcare, based in Towcester, has completed the acquisition of the portfolio

Jan 25, 2021

Living the electric dream: Training suite aims to tackle skills shortage in electric vehicle servicing

ONE of the first dedicated training suites in the UK specialising in electric vehicles has opened in Milton Keynes. The opening marks a significant step forward for Autotech Training since it

Jan 25, 2021

Stations projects win the green light as government earmarks £760m for next phase of East West Rail

THE GOVERNMENT has earmarked an extra £760 million to develop the next phase of the East West Rail line linking Milton Keynes and Bedford with Oxford. The works between Bicester and

Jan 22, 2021

Recovery: Think local to level up, says new growth report

THE HIGH proportion of wholesale and retail businesses in Milton Keynes will impact its annual growth in Gross Value Added as the UK economy bounces back from the effects of

Jan 20, 2021

Training programme delivers EU exit support for businesses

A NEW fully funded programme of in-depth virtual training sessions is available for South East Midlands businesses to understand the new processes and paperwork requirements when working within the EU. As

Jan 20, 2021

Funerals business prepares to open new branch

ONE of the region’s leading funeral directors is preparing to open a new branch in Dunstable. Neville Funerals is set to open its new premises at Globe House, on High Street

Jan 19, 2021

Property maintenance firm launches new facilities management division

MEET a business that is pushing ahead with its expansion plans in 2021, recruiting, bringing in new clients and aiming for a £0.5 million turnover target by the end of

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