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North East Shadow MPC – April 2026

North East Shadow MPC – April 2026

Date posted: 29th Apr 2026

The North East Shadow MPC, a group of leading businesspeople from across the region, met to discuss their thoughts on the Bank of England-set base interest rate ahead…

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Business owners urged to act as inheritance tax changes come into force

Business owners urged to act as inheritance tax changes come into force

Date posted: 23rd Apr 2026

By Jonathan Doyle, Accounts and Business Advisory Partner Business owners are being urged to review their succession plans following significant changes to inheritance tax (IHT) that came into…

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North East Supplier Readiness and Transformation (SRT) Scheme Launches: A Major Grant Funding Opportunity for North East Electric Vehicle Supply Chain

North East Supplier Readiness and Transformation (SRT) Scheme Launches: A Major Grant Funding Opportunity for North East Electric Vehicle Supply Chain

Date posted: 10th Apr 2026

This week marks an exciting milestone for the North East economy with the launch of the North East Supplier Readiness and Transformation (SRT) Scheme, a new grant programme…

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Clive Owen LLP announces new Partner in Durham and Newcastle

Clive Owen LLP announces new Partner in Durham and Newcastle

Date posted: 1st Apr 2026

We are delighted to announce that Chris Tindle has joined the firm’s partnership as Accounts and Business Advisory Partner, as we continue to strengthen our senior management team….

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How small businesses can prepare for upcoming, key changes to filing and reporting requirements

How small businesses can prepare for upcoming, key changes to filing and reporting requirements

Date posted: 30th Mar 2026

By Jonathan Doyle, Accounts and Business Advisory Partner Recent announcements from HMRC and Companies House concerning filing and reporting requirements present a mixed landscape for small and micro…

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Clive Owen Corporate Finance supports Start People Limited through major acquisition

Clive Owen Corporate Finance supports Start People Limited through major acquisition

Date posted: 26th Mar 2026

Clive Owen Corporate Finance was pleased to support a growing North East-based recruitment company’s ambitious plans by advising on its acquisition of a fellow regional recruiter. Start People…

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Sapphire HR completes strategic acquisition with second NPIF II – NEL investment

Sapphire HR completes strategic acquisition with second NPIF II – NEL investment

Date posted: 24th Mar 2026

An ambitious North East HR firm has secured a second round of investment from NPIF II – NEL Smaller Loans, which is managed by NEL Fund Managers as…

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Leading North East agency expands with acquisition of established Jesmond lettings agency

Leading North East agency expands with acquisition of established Jesmond lettings agency

Date posted: 18th Mar 2026

Clive Owen Corporate Finance is delighted to have supported the successful sale of Rhapsody Property Consultants to Your Move Chris Stonock. Your Move franchise partner Your Move Chris…

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Why Yorkshire accountancy firms are quietly outperforming the rest of the UK

Why Yorkshire accountancy firms are quietly outperforming the rest of the UK

Date posted: 18th Mar 2026

By Phillipa Symington, award-winning Audit and York Office Partner Across the UK, business performance is often judged by visibility. Headlines, rapid expansion and bold claims can dominate perceptions…

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Yorkshire Shadow MPC – March 2026

Yorkshire Shadow MPC – March 2026

Date posted: 18th Mar 2026

Members of the Yorkshire Shadow MPC almost unanimously voted to hold interest rates, however rather than the expected cuts this year several warned that the Middle East conflict…

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