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Larking Gowen welcomes new partner to Colchester office
Dawn Lay-Flurrie has joined Larking Gowen as Partner in the firm's Colchester office with a remit to further strengthen accountancy and business advisory services on offer in the Essex region.
Dawn has more than 30 years' experience in accountancy and...
Uncertainty caused by the 2024 Autumn Budget leads to record attendance at Larking Gowen Autumn Farming Conference
With the farming industry still reeling from the Chancellor’s announcements on Inheritance Tax in the 2024 Autumn Budget just a few days earlier, tickets for the 2024 Larking Gowen Autumn Farming Conference sold out as farmers and rural advisers...
King’s Lynn agency Maze eyes more growth after 15th birthday
The partners of marketing agency Maze aren’t resting on their laurels as the company celebrates another major milestone.
The King’s Lynn business celebrated its 15th birthday by treating staff to a Mexican-themed party.
But attention is already turning to the future...
Business owners feel the pain: significant CGT, IHT and employers’ NIC changes confirmed
The Chancellor today (30 October 2024) announced:
Employers’ national insurance contributions (NIC) will increase by 1.2% to 15% from April 2025 while the earnings threshold at which employers start making contributions was cut to £5,000
Capital gains...
Local homebuilder becomes untypical
East Anglia based Hopkins Homes is now part of a new housebuilding company, in partnership with Tilia Homes.
untypical is owned by the Hands Family Office and managed by European investment firm, Terra Firma.
The company aims to address challenges in...
Norfolk Business Board champions local economy
A Norfolk Business Board tasked with developing a vibrant economy, helping local companies to succeed and ensuring the region has the necessary skills and infrastructure has met for the first time.
Representing a wide range of backgrounds, including agri-food, clean...
Employees Assistance Programs: the failed experiment
Is there a better way to tackle the mental health crisis in the workplace? asks Jamie Humphrey, CEO & co-founder of ReechUs Wellbeing
Before writing this article, I asked 10 close friends, all with over a decade of corporate experience,...
Work starts on ‘Gateway Building for North Cluster’
The new facilities will address a shortage of purpose-built lab space in the Cambridge area.
Construction has started on a 139,000 sq ft development at Merlin Place, North Cambridge.
The investment is being made by Kadans Science Partner, which specialises in...
Local zoos launch appeal for help from business community
Local businesses are being asked to back a ‘Together for Wildlife’ campaign and help build a new flagship education centre for the region.
Banham Zoo – where the centre will be based - and Africa Alive, in Lowestoft, are seeking...
Local firm scoops coveted engineering award
A specialist welding company based in Waterbeach, Cambridge, has won a top national award.
Cambridge Vacuum Engineering (CVE), a specialist in power beam welding technologies, won the ‘Manufacturing Technology Innovation’ award at the Engineering & Manufacturing Awards 2024 for its...
Chartered surveyor opens new hub
Property experts Bruton Knowles have opened their 14th UK hub, in Bury St Edmunds, following the acquisition of several new projects.
This new Suffolk base will allow the national chartered surveyor firm to further extend services across the East Anglia...
Independent shop overwhelmed by response to high street opening
A new high street store in Suffolk has ‘exceeded all expectations’ in its first three months of trading.
Norwich-based jewellery and gifting brand Lisa Angel have opened the new store in Southwold – making it their third high street venture...
Norfolk and Suffolk join forces to attract tourists
Norfolk and Suffolk have joined the new national framework of VisitEngland-accredited Local Visitor Economy Partnerships (LVEP) after a successful bid by Visit East of England, supported by Norfolk County Council and Suffolk County Council.
Developed and administered by VisitEngland, the...
Wild Knight goes national with hand-crafted liqueurs
A Norfolk liqueur company is celebrating a sales bonanza this year, amid ambitious plans for expansion.
Wild Knight Distillery is on a mission to challenge the perception of liqueurs and spirits following a successful year that has seen sales of...
2024 Autumn Farming Conference to focus on sustainability
Environmental and financial sustainability will take centre stage at the 2024 Larking Gowen Autumn Farming Conference. After two successful annual events at venues in East Suffolk, it will be held in the west of the county, at All Saints...
Grow your business with Norwich Business School and the Help to Grow course
Considering self or business development? Looking to learn new skills, boost profits, improve business performance? Kickstart your plans by joining the University of East Anglia’s (UEA) ‘Help to Grow: Management’ course with Norwich Business School. Applications are open to...
CamSafe is making donations of knitted teddies to support East Anglian Air Ambulance
At CamSafe, we endeavour to give back to our community and are proud to be supporting the East Anglian Air Ambulance, aiming to raise money and knit as many teddies as we can to donate to them.
The East Anglian...
Capturing sustainability data puts businesses ahead of the game
Eastern region accountancy and business advisory firm, Larking Gowen, has launched a
new service to help clients capture and use sustainability data to benefit short and long-
term goals.
The firm has entered a strategic partnership with neoeco, a software platform focusing...
Why are access control systems an important security measure for your business?
If you’ve ever thought about improving your security, then managing the flow of people in and out of your building was probably top of the priority list. Controlling the movement of people in a building is not a new...
Spire Solicitors LLP advises the Shareholders in the Sale of N E Engineering to Karnell
Norfolk, UK.
Spire Solicitors LLP (“Spire”) has advised the shareholders on the successful completion of the sale of N E Engineering Ltd (“NE”), a precision engineering company specialising in CNC milling and turning of small and complex components for demanding...
Camsafe – Smart Security Solutions
Security is key for both individuals and businesses. Ensuring the safety of people, properties, and valuable assets has never been more critical. This is where Camsafe steps in, offering state-of-the-art security and fire solutions tailored to meet diverse needs,...
CamSafe help prevent Fire Hazards in the Workplace
Fire hazards in the workplace present a significant risk to both occupants and the property. Electrical faults are one of the leading causes of workplace accidents and fires, making it essential to address potential hazards. Ensuring your workplace is...
Polar bears and prosperity: Larking Gowen tourism insights at Jimmy’s Farm & Wildlife Park
Leading Suffolk tourist attraction, Jimmy's Farm & Wildlife Park, was the setting for the official launch of Larking Gowen's 2024 Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality Business Survey results.
Guests, representing some of the top tourist destinations in the region, were given...
Your NRG unveils East Anglia Community Support winner
Your NRG, a community-focused fuel distributor with depots in Thetford and Kings Lynn, has announced its latest community support campaign winner.
The initiative invited customers to nominate and vote for their favourite local causes, shortlisting four deserving organisations:
Suffolk Lowland...
White paper helps business navigate complexities of supplier consolidation
Logistics and fulfilment specialists Southgate Global have launched their first white paper on supplier consolidation.
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he firm, which is based in King’s Lynn and has over 3,000 customers in 20 countries, observed that an increasing number of manufacturing, 3PL, e-commerce...
Peter passes the HR baton on
After 14 years serving the local business community, Peter Bailes - founder of HR Dept Norwich and East Coast - is handing over the baton to local HR professional Lucy Westlake.
Lucy, who was ‘born and raised’ in Norfolk, returned...
Freedom fatigue: How businesses can retain their 50+ workforce
Supporting your workforce means managing the happiness and satisfaction of all ages.
As the current “silver exodus” continues, there’s a worry that the older workforce isn’t finding enjoyment in work. In fact, the unemployment rate of people aged 50 to...
New events roster helps brew community spirit
Local coffee company Paddy & Scott’s have given their Ipswich café a new lease of life as an events space.
General manager Rebecca Shepherd was appointed last year as Paddy & Scott’s sought to adapt to the huge post-Covid impact...
Niche Cocktails secures deal with Greater Anglia Railways
Canned cocktail brand Niche Cocktails has hopped onto rail travel with a new listing for train operator Greater Anglia.
The Suffolk-based brand, which specialises in all-natural, ready-to-drink canned cocktails, has secured a three-month trial to supply all Greater Anglia intercity...
Norwich in UK top 10 for business start-ups
Norwich has been named one of the best spots in the UK to start a business.
Data from the Office of National Statistics reveals business openings and closings in each local authority between 2022 and 2024.
The figures were tallied for...
