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DJH Mitten Clarke has rebranded to DJH – three years after accountancy and business advisory group was launched.

According to the Financial Times Adviser, just less than 6% of all authorised Financial Planners are under 30, with only around 0.5% being under 25. 

Stoke-on-Trent-headquartered Portmeirion Group has reported pre-tax losses of £8.5m for 2023 but says the current 12 months is looking brighter.

Leek Building Society has reported another record financial year with underlying pre-tax profits hitting £6.4 million for the first time. 

Local building society Hanley Economic has launched a new mortgage campaign to help first time buyers get on to the property ladder.

Six new appointments have been announced at Sempar Accountacy & Tax as the firm continues to enjoy a period of rapid expansion. The appointments span various roles within the organisation, and include a new apprentice and an industry specialist. Staff joining the team include Keirah who joins as an apprentice,

The Chancellor’s decision to increase the VAT threshold from £85,000 to £90,000 in his Spring Budget has been hailed as “very welcome” for small businesses. 

A finance expert believes it will be business as usual in Staffordshire following yesterday’s “muted” Spring Budget announcement – but has called on local government to ensure the county benefits from a national push to establish the UK as a world leader in high-growth industries.

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) said the cut to National Insurance Contributions provided “some momentum” – but there was still a need to shift the dial on conditions for business. 

An independent financial advice specialist based in South Staffordshire has made a strategic acquisition that will see it take assets under management to £185 million.