New podcast series from the Larking Gowen experts Experts in the Corporate team at Larking Gowen have launched a new three-part podcast mini-series to help businesses prepare for upcoming changes to FRS 102. Hosted by partner James Nichols, the series covers...

Distinctive Media Group has partnered with Reveela Academy to help businesses across East Anglia develop their marketing capability through the Level 3 Multi-channel Marketer Apprenticeship. The partnership offers businesses a practical way to build marketing skills within their existing team...

Reduce VAT for hard-hit hospitality firms, cut tax on profits, give long notice for employment tax changes and slash the red tape. That’s the ‘Fab Four’ Budget wish list for businesses in East Anglia by the UK head of tax...

HCR Law has achieved a record 131 rankings across individuals and practice areas in the Chambers and Partners 2027 guide, with recognition across all its regions in England and Wales. This result represents an increase of more than 42% on...

East of England waste management company Marshalls is expanding after securing asset funding from Norwich-based independent finance specialist Chatsbrook. The funding has enabled Marshalls to add new vehicles to its growing fleet, opening up larger waste-clearance jobs and allowing the company...

Tourism businesses from across Suffolk and Norfolk will come together at this year’s Suffolk + Norfolk LVEP Tourism Business Conference to explore opportunities ahead for the region’s visitor economy. The day-long event, organised by the Suffolk and Norfolk Local Visitor...

Freeport East is expanding its collaboration with the award-winning Road to Logistics through a new fully funded training and employment programme designed to help people in Harwich, Clacton and the wider area develop new skills and access careers in...

  Specialist marine and industrial engine sales and parts division moves to dedicated 4,000 sq ft facility close to main Great Yarmouth office Expansion frees up vital workshop space at Gapton Hall Road headquarters to scale up fabrication capacity ...

Larking Gowen are delighted to celebrate Senior Managers Hannah Stewart and Emma Hayward, who have both recently achieved the ICAEW Diploma in Charity Accounting. Their success is a significant achievement for Hannah and Emma and reflects the firm’s continued investment...

If you're looking for a career that allows you to live in another country, experience a different culture and develop new professional skills, teaching English abroad could be worth considering.  For many people, teaching English overseas is more than a...

A Norwich-based biotech firm is developing sustainable natural rubber from specially engineered dandelions. QuberTech, based at Norwich Research Park, recently raised £3.4 million in combined grant funding and equity investment to accelerate development of its engineering biology platform and scale...

Community buildings play a vital role in bringing people together and delivering essential local services. From community centres and village halls to sports clubs and cafés, these spaces are at the heart of local life, providing places for connection,...

Micro-businesses in Suffolk looking to take practical steps towards becoming more sustainable can currently access a 50% discount on membership of the award-winning Carbon Charter. The initiative is designed to support businesses at different stages of their sustainability journey –...

A new generation of accountants, business advisors and tax practitioners have joined Larking Gowen, one of East Anglia's leading independent accountancy and business advisory firms, to begin their professional training. This year, 27 students have joined the firm. The intake includes...

Teaching in Thailand can offer more than the opportunity to experience life in another country. For those willing to step outside their comfort zone, it can provide practical work experience, transferable skills and an opportunity to develop professionally while...

Business energy costs have risen by 25% since February 2026, according to new analysis from Cornwall Insight reported by edie. With geopolitical events, extreme weather, changes to government policies and higher energy levies all contributing to increased costs, businesses...

Despite the UK’s reputation for a wet climate, demand for fresh water is increasingly putting pressure on available supplies. This summer, drought conditions, prolonged dry weather and hosepipe bans across parts of the country have made that pressure particularly...

From the early stages of growth to building resilience, planning for succession and ultimately preparing for exit, every business will face important decisions throughout its life cycle. On Wednesday 30th September, Rogers & Norton Solicitors and Lovewell Blake will bring...

Micro-businesses across Suffolk are being encouraged to take advantage of a limited 50% discount on membership of the Carbon Charter, the region’s award-winning environmental accreditation scheme and sustainable business network. The offer aims to help smaller businesses take practical steps towards reducing their environmental impact while gaining recognition for their sustainability efforts. Carbon Charter membership supports businesses...

We are delighted to announce the launch of our 2026 – 2027 Law Academy programme, offering sixth form students from across Norfolk the opportunity to gain valuable insight into the legal profession and explore the wide range of careers...

Small and medium-sized businesses are increasingly aware that environmental sustainability is no longer a “nice to have”. It is becoming part of how organisations manage costs, meet customer expectations, protect their reputation and prepare for future procurement requirements. Recent responses to the Carbon...

If you run an SME, AI may be creating more questions than answers. Your employees may already be using tools such as ChatGPT. But that does not mean your business has a clear, safe or commercially useful plan. You may recognise...

Net Zero Week is a timely reminder that sustainability isn't a one-off project – it's an ongoing commitment. New research highlighted by edie found that 83% of businesses believe reaching net zero is critical to protecting future profitability. However, almost...

Local accountants and business advisers Larking Gowen celebrate 12 years of supporting the New Wolsey Theatre this year. As part of their commitment to backing the City of Culture bid, acknowledging the opportunities it could bring for Ipswich, the...

Norfolk-based garden designers Stark Strand Garden Design are creating an immersive, Norfolk-inspired feature garden at RHS Sandringham Flower Show, taking place between 22–26 July 2026 at the Sandringham Estate. Their richly textured space explores how gardens can be shaped by...

A practical framework for stronger decision-making Groundwork’s Sustainable Business Membership offers a simple framework to help organisations understand and improve their sustainability performance year on year. Whether starting out or building on existing progress, members gain expert support, practical tools...

The UK's transition to net zero is no longer simply an environmental ambition – it is rapidly becoming an economic necessity for businesses of all sizes. New research from the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU), CBI Economics and The...

Jane Tomlinson’s Run For All is calling on local businesses and organisations to step up, get active and join the 2026 Larking Gowen Ipswich Half Marathon Corporate Challenge, as the popular workplace competition makes its return this year. The Corporate...

Tourism, leisure and hospitality businesses across Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex remain operational, innovative and determined, but are now operating under structural pressure rather than short‑term disruption, according to the Tourism Business Survey 2026 from Larking Gowen, the region’s leading...

As the UK works towards its target of reaching Net Zero by 2050, businesses are facing growing pressure to demonstrate credible environmental action and provide measurable carbon data across supply chains and procurement processes, including when tendering for both...