Bank of England - rate rise
The Bank of England has raised the base rate of interest by 0.75%, to 3% - the single biggest hike in 33 years, and have said that the UK is already in recession.
Role of RABI in supporting farming community is focus of latest farmers’ evening
The role of the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution in supporting the farming community is the focus of the third joint NFU/Lovewell Blake Farmers’ Evening of 2022, which takes place later this month.
Stress awareness day - 5 ways to help staff avoid burn out
Whilst we all encounter stress in our daily lives, continual high levels of stress can lead employees to feeling exhausted and burnt out.
Billions in lost pensions
National Pension Tracing Day, 30th October 2022.
Local accountants bowled over by success of returning fundraiser
Thursday 20th October saw the return of Lovewell Blake’s popular charity tenpin bowling event after a 2 year hiatus due to the pandemic.
Is now the time to take advantage of market conditions?
It’s a seller’s market, and farmers should take advantage, says Chris Solt of Lovewell Blake.
Premium Bonds – increased prize pot
National Savings and Investments (NS&I) have announced that from 1 October 2022 there will be millions of pounds added to Premium Bond prizes. NS&I will increase the prize fund rate from 1.40% to 2.20%, adding an expected £76million to the prize fund.
Supporting employee Mental Health during the Cost of Living Crisis
During this time of uncertainty the cost of living crisis is putting employees at higher risk of suffering mental health problems as they try to navigate managing their household finances.