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Ask the Expert with Milsted Langdon. The taxing issue of avoidance versus evasion

April 25, 2013
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Ask the Expert with Milsted Langdon. The taxing issue of avoidance versus evasion

I’m confused about the difference between tax avoidance and tax evasion. The Government seems to talk about them as virtually the same thing – is that right? It has always been pretty clearly understood that tax evasion is wrong. It involves breaking the law and is a criminal act....

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Ask the Expert – with Milsted Langdon. The taxing issue of avoidance versus evasion

April 25, 2013
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I’m confused about the difference between tax avoidance and tax evasion. The Government seems to talk about them as virtually the same thing – is that right? It has always been pretty clearly understood that tax evasion is wrong. It involves breaking the law and is a criminal act....

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Award for short film that puts Bristol’s unseen train cleaners in the picture

April 24, 2013
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A three-minute film dedicated to championing the unseen work of Bristol’s overnight train cleaning crews secured first prize for emerging filmmakers Bristol Sprout in the third 0117 Hour Digital Short Challenge. The Bristol Sprout team took the £1,000 prize for Behind the Journey, a beautifully-filmed documentary that went behind...

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Airbus lands major order for A350 from British Airways group

April 23, 2013
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Aerospace giant Airbus has signed an agreement to sell up to 36 of its new A350 aircraft to British Airways owner International Airline Group (IAG). The group, which also owns Iberia, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to buy 18 A350-1000s and taken out options on a further...

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Energy efficient homes built by West firms

April 23, 2013
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Energy efficient homes built by West firms

West firms have worked together to design and build two zero-carbon homes in North Somerset that produce more energy than they use have been completed. Halsall Construction, based in Bath, was selected for the design and build contract by housing association Alliance Homes through competitive tender and worked closely...

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Events promoting overseas trade staged in Bristol for Export Week

April 22, 2013
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Events promoting overseas trade staged in Bristol for Export Week

More West firms will be encouraged to trade overseas in a series of events in the Bristol area as part of the second annual Export Week. UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) South West has teamed up with partners and business organisations to organise the week-long programme between May 13...

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Ahead of the Agenda: The Week Ahead

April 21, 2013
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Monday April 29 INTERIMS Aberdeen Asset Management, Cambria Automobiles, Egdon Resources AGMS Global Ports Investments GDR (REG S), New Europe Property Investments, Randgold Resources Ltd., Sports Stars Media, X5 Retail Group NV GDR (Reg S) TRADING ANNOUNCEMENTS Greene King UK ECONOMIC ANNOUNCEMENTS PMI Retail (09:30) Tuesday April 30 INTERIMS...

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Merger adds up for accountant BDO as it looks for further growth

April 19, 2013
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Accountancy firm BDO’s Bristol office is confident of further expansion following the successful merger of the firm with fellow mid-tier player PKF. The new 120 strong team, with 26 joining from PKF’s former office on Redcliffe Street, is operating from BDO’s existing office at Bridgewater House, Finzels Reach. The...

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Fifth pub taken over by acquisition-hungry Bristol restaurant group Mezze

April 19, 2013
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Fast-growing Bristol group Mezze Restaurants has acquired its fifth outlet, the Anchor Inn at Ham Green, which it is reviving with a substantial cash injection. The pub, which has had four landlords in the past two years and has suffered from dwindling revenues, is to get a £350,000 refurbishment...

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Clarke Willmott go extra mile to tie up motorway services acquisition

April 19, 2013
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Clarke Willmott go extra mile to tie up motorway services acquisition

Bristol-based law firm Clarke Willmott has advised Extra MSA Group on its £250m purchase of nine motorway service areas from Serena Properties – one of the largest acquisitions so far in 2013. Clarke Willmott’s corporate and real estate teams advised Extra MSA. Simon Thomas, partner in Clarke Willmott’s Bristol...

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Optimism building in Bristol office property sector

April 19, 2013
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Bristol’s office market is showing marked signs of improvement with a 50% increase in take-up compared to the same period last year, according to one of the city’s leading property figures. Phillip Morton, head of agency and development at agents CBRE’s Bristol office, said a major deal and the...

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West firms to do battle in prestigious taxation awards

April 19, 2013
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Tax teams from two West chartered accountancy firms will go head-to-head after being shortlisted for the profession’s top taxation awards. Milsted Langdon and Bishop Fleming are both in the running for this year’s Taxation Awards, organised by Taxation magazine, in the Practice in a Regional Firm category. To reach...

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Airport’s £600,000 executive lounge ready for take off

April 19, 2013
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Airport’s £600,000 executive lounge ready for take off

Bristol Airport has further expanded its passenger facilities with the completion of work on its new £600,000 Aspire Lounge. It replaces the old executive lounge, increasing the space 50% and introducing improvements for passengers wanting to relax in style before boarding a flight. Aimed at both business and leisure...

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