Whilst most of us scrutinise every expense, many overlook a significant opportunity sitting on our driveways. Car and van refinancing can free up substantial cash flow and reduce monthly payments, helping you save money on finance agreements you may have taken out years ago. Yet it remains one of the least explored financial strategies for individuals and businesses alike.

Businesses leaders and individuals are invited by accountancy firm Carpenter Box, part of the Sumer Group, to an Autumn Budget debrief breakfast event from 8am on Thursday 4 December at the Sussex Cricket Ground in Hove.

The not-for-profit sector faces many challenges, especially as income from local and national government continues to decline.

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Accountants, business and wealth advisers Kreston Reeves has advised the shareholders of The Koppa Company Limited, trading as Rapidcare, on its sale to the Danish medical technology group Qufora.

Carpenter Box is inviting anyone considering a career in accountancy or tax to its Trainee Scheme Open Evening on Tuesday 11th November at the firm’s head office in Worthing. Whether you're exploring new career options or ready to take your first step into the profession, the event offers valuable insights for those aiming to start in 2026.

Accountants, business and wealth advisers Kreston Reeves have been named as one of the 2025 eprivateclient Top Accountancy Firms.

This Christmas the Royal Pavilion’s spectacular Christmas display ‘A Very Austen Christmas’ will celebrate the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth. Brighton & Hove Museums would like to share this unique opportunity to partner with Brighton’s Royal Palace this festive season and reach over 1.6 million people!

We highlight what businesses need to know and how they can prepare for what's around the corner

Leading Sussex and South East accountancy firm Carpenter Box has doubled its office space in Brighton to meet growing demand for its tax and finance services. The expansion follows the firm’s recent merger with Boormans.

Leading professional services firm MHA has recruited 24 new trainees as part of its 2025 graduate and apprentice recruitment intake.

The Autumn Budget announcement will take place on Wednesday 26 November. 

Finance Directors and business owners are invited to attend MHA’s upcoming FD Update Webinar on 18th September 2025, from 8:30AM, providing 3 hours of verifiable CPD. This free event is designed to keep your technical knowledge up to date to help you comply with the ever-changing regulatory environment in the worlds of Financial Reporting and Tax.

UK inflation has risen to 3.8% in July, up from 3.6% in June, and now sits at almost double the Bank of England’s 2% target.

If you're even thinking about exiting your business in the next few years, now is the time to plan! Join us for "The Perfect Business Sale" – an exclusive event led by leading experts in the field, this is critical training for anyone planning a successful business exit. Designed for owners who want to understand their exit options and maximise their business value. An event hosted by Avondale, with guest speaking spots from other industry professionals we partner with.

MHA a leading professional services provider of audit and assurance, tax, accountancy and advisory services, announces the full-year combined results of its operating entities for the year ended 31 March 2025.

The UK economy grew by 0.3% in the second quarter of 2025, despite month-on-month growth of 0.4% in June, highlighting the scale of the Chancellor's challenges.

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Leading business advisory and accountancy firms Menzies LLP and Beever and Struthers today announced their merger, creating a national firm with a combined fee income of £110 million and a workforce of more than 1,000 professionals. This strategic union brings together two proudly independent firms with deep roots in their respective markets; Menzies, headquartered in London, and Beever and Struthers in Manchester. Both firms share a commitment to partner-led service, people-first values, and long-term client relationships, making this merger a natural fit in a rapidly evolving professional landscape.

Professor Joe Nellis is economic adviser at MHA, the accountancy and advisory firm.