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1 week ago | accountancydaily.co | Will Drysdale

Nigel Farage spoke today in Central London where he announced if Reform were elected, government savings would come in the billions from scrapping Net Zero and the diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) agendaThe Reform UK party has already opened its own Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) inspired by his acquaintance, Elon Musk, and will be evaluating local government spending at Reform controlled councils’.

2 weeks ago | accountancydaily.co | Sara White

Private equity backed S&W has signalled its growth ambitions for the south west region after relocating Bristol office to contemporary EQ buildingS&W, the sixth largest accountancy firm in the UK, was previously based at Portwall Place in the city and moved to the new office following the recent decision to split from Evelyn Partners. The 170-strong Bristol team has moved into the new development at 111 Victoria Street, close to Bristol Temple Meads train station.

2 weeks ago | accountancydaily.co | Sara White

UK strikes defence and fishing deal with EU, signals urgency to finish negotiations to reduce red tape at borders for exporters, visa-based travel scheme for young people and access to eGates at EU airportsThe majority of the plans are still at the negotiation stage, with no timeline set out for conclusions of the talks, but a consensus that the priority is to achieve agreement as soon as possible.

3 weeks ago | accountancydaily.co | Sara White

In a shift from traditional on-site work experience, the AAT has gone virtual with launch of remote computer based programme for school pupils, removing traditional barriersThe Virtual work experience (VWEX) programme from the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) gives 14-19 year olds the chance to get an insight into what it is like working in bookkeeping and accounting, removing many of the traditional barriers to access. The scheme is free for all schools and pupils in the UK.

3 weeks ago | accountancydaily.co | Sara White

In this week’s career moves, partner promotions and hires at Armstrong Watson, Kilsby Williams, Wright Vigar, Clive Owen, S&W, Menzies, ICAEWClive Owen LLP has promoted James Davies to audit and assurance partner and Jonathan Doyle to accounts and business advisory partner. Davies specialises in owner managed businesses and corporates, particularly working on setting up group structures, and is based in the Darlington office.