FCA warns finance firms over AI fraud
Financial services firms in the region must be extra-vigilant against the threat of AI causing disruption in “ways and at a scale not seen before”, says the UK’s top financial regulator.
The Financial Conduct Authority...
Landlords and inflation: what you need to know if you’re selling up
With rising interest rates and inflation driving the costs of owning a rental property ever higher, many landlords have been downsizing their property portfolio or exiting the market altogether. What do landlords need to...
£7.3 billion in commercial property value at risk across region
A staggering £7.3 billion worth of commercial properties in East England are at risk of becoming unlettable, because of new energy legislation effective since 1st April 2023.
The legislation requires an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)...
Credit union reopens successful Bond Offer to help combat economic crisis
Great Western Credit Union (GWCU) has announced the reopening of their recent successful Bond Offer, with a maximum target of £2m, to provide ethical, fair and affordable finance to thousands of people in the...
Take on the Team Challenge at the Larking Gowen Ipswich Half Marathon
The Larking Gowen Ipswich Half Marathon is back for 2023, taking place on Sunday 17 September. Bookings are open for runners to sign up, but why not get a team of your colleagues, friends,...
Latest snapshot of our local economy
East of England is emerging as one of the country’s most successful export hubs and many firms in the region have high hopes for further international growth.
These are among the findings of the Norwich...
Spring Budget 2023 summary
The Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, announced his Spring Budget as a “Budget for Growth” on Wednesday 15 March, setting out the Government's tax and spending plans, accompanied by a forecast from the OBR.
This Spring Budget...
Research and Development Tax Credits
R&D Tax Credits have been part of the tax legislation for more than 20 years. They have gone through various changes over that period of time and that has never been more true than...
Twenty years of M&A success
Cambridge mergers and acquisitions advisor Prism is celebrating 20 years in business.
Shortly after it was set up in 2003, Peter Watson joined after selling his instrumentation business. He acquired the firm in 2006 via...
The impact of rising energy costs on the tourism and leisure industry
So far in 2022, energy prices have risen at unprecedented levels. Domestic households have had some respite from the rising energy costs due to the Ofgem price cap, which limits the timing and number...