National accountancy and advisory firm MHA, the UK member of Baker Tilly International, has launched a new charitable foundation aimed at improving financial literacy among young people.

Kreston Reeves has won the prestigious annual Kent Corporate Finance Alliance ‘Deal of the Year 2025’ award.

The UK property investment landscape is rapidly shifting toward complex assets like HMOs and Multi-Unit Freehold Blocks, creating a financing challenge that traditional banks often cannot meet. This article details why specialist lending expertise is now non-negotiable for portfolio growth and announces that Lime Finance Solutions has integrated two new specialist lenders to provide flexible, expert underwriting and ensure clients can successfully finance their next project.

Labour’s Budget: A Tax Hike and Its Impact on EOTs The recent Labour budget has sparked strong reactions — and for good reason. Simply increasing taxes feels like a blunt instrument, with little to stimulate productivity. Yet, despite the overall frustration of relentless tax increases and little Government spending reviews or business productivity initiatives the increased tax burden on Employee Ownership Trusts (“EOTs”) need not deter. Indeed, we believe that they are still a highly viable exit route for many business owners. Here’s why:

From a planning perspective, today’s Budget reinforces the Government’s ambition to deliver the ‘most ambitious’ planning reforms in a generation, with the forthcoming Planning and Infrastructure Bill positioned as the key vehicle to unlock new housing and critical infrastructure once it becomes law.

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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.

Preparing for New Mandates in 2025

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.