CITB Levy: Does It Apply to Your Business?
If your business works in or around construction, the CITB Levy is something worth checking properly. Many firms assume it only applies to traditional builders, but the rules can reach further than that. CITB says employers need to register if they are wholly or mainly engaged in construction industry activities. In simple terms, that…
Cycle to Work Scheme: A Tax-Efficient Benefit for Employers and Employees
As businesses continue to look for ways to strengthen their employee benefits packages without significantly increasing payroll costs, the Cycle to Work scheme remains a practical and tax-efficient option. Designed to encourage healthier commuting and reduce environmental impact, the scheme can also provide financial advantages for both employers and employees. For organisations reviewing their…
Spring Statement leaves businesses exposed as global issues intensify, warns Thorne Widgery
One of Hereford and Shropshire’s leading accountancy firms, Thorne Widgery, has voiced concern after Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered a Spring Statement that included no direct support for businesses and made only limited reference to the potential economic impact of escalating global conflict. The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) Forecast suggests modest growth in the…
Thorne Widgery urges households to review financial plans following Autumn Budget
Thorne Widgery, one of Hereford and Shropshire’s leading accountancy firms, is encouraging the public to review their savings and investment plans after a series of significant announcements in this year’s Autumn Budget. Following the early release of the OBR report, Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered her first major economic update on 26 November, setting out…
Thorne Widgery celebrates double victory at Xero Awards 2025
Innovative accountancy firm Thorne Widgery has been named Mid-Size Firm of the Year and winner of the prestigious Total Xero Award at the Xero Awards United Kingdom & Ireland 2025. This is the third year running that the firm was shortlisted at these awards and the second time in its history to win these…
Thorne Widgery shortlisted for triple success at the 2025 Xero UK Awards
Thorne Widgery is celebrating another remarkable achievement after being shortlisted in three prestigious categories at the Xero UK Awards 2025. The leading accountancy firm has been nominated for Community Impact, Mid-Size Firm of the Year, and the highly coveted Total Xero award, showcasing its continued excellence and dedication within the cloud accounting sector. Thorne…
Thorne Widgery shortlisted for national Digital Transformation Award at top industry ceremony
Trailblazing accountancy firm Thorne Widgery has been shortlisted for the highly regarded Digital Transformation Award at the Accounting Excellence Awards 2025. Well known within the profession as one of the earliest adopters of cloud accounting and digital tools, Thorne Widgery has continued to push the boundaries of what technology can do for clients. Nowhere…
Spring Statement fails to deliver for businesses, warns Thorne Widgery
The latest Spring Statement has left businesses in Hereford and Shropshire with more questions than answers, as Chancellor Rachel Reeves failed to introduce new measures to ease the mounting financial pressures on UK companies, says leading accountancy firm Thorne Widgery. With rising costs, tax burdens, and increased regulatory demands, many businesses had hoped for…
Business owners face new challenges as Chancellor raises National Insurance and Capital Gains Tax, says Thorne Widgery
One of Hereford and Ludlow's leading firms of accountants Thorne Widgery is urging employers to prepare for the serious impact of the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget. Rising to address Parliament, Rachel Reeves recognised that the Government had a responsibility to “restore stability to our economy” in response to the “black hole” left by the Conservative…
Thorne Widgery appoints Senior Manager with deep expertise in Herefordshire business community
Thorne Widgery, a leading accountancy firm with a strong reputation for providing specialised services across sectors, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Sophie Powell as Senior Manager. With over 25 years in practice and deep expertise in both rural and commercial business, Powell brings exceptional experience to further enhance the firm’s client offering.…