Below is a snippet of some of the latest news stories hitting the headlines locally in Essex.
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The final project submitted at university holds more value than just the mark it earned. Those long nights in the library and intense group debates weren’t just about passing a module; they were a training ground for the professional world.
Ensors has today (Tuesday 1st September) officially become Azets, completing the integration of the East Anglian accountancy and business advisory firm following its acquisition by Azets last year.
Many people currently at university or in graduate school think they know how their lives are going to turn out, but reality often has different plans. A mixture of chaos, luck, and opportunities can completely change your trajectory and ultimately mean you wind up in a field you never expected.
Affinia, the UK’s largest purpose-built, purpose-led, accountancy and advisory firm, has announced four senior appointments as it continues to expand the specialist support available to clients across London, the Midlands, East Anglia and South East England.
Essex Community Foundation has announced the appointment of Gavin Benn as its new Director of Programmes & Partnerships, a key role that will strengthen the Foundation’s ability to drive change across Essex.
Affinia, a RedBird Capital Partners portfolio company and the UK’s fastest-growing integrated accounting and advisory group, has announced that it has welcomed Wilson Partners, a Fordhouse-backed award-winning financial advisory and accounting services firm working with SMEs, private individuals and private equity investors across the UK.
Lambert Chapman LLP has announced that Sean Wiegand will succeed Nick Forsyth as Managing Partner with effect from 1 July 2026.
Chartered and European Patent Attorney Chris Burnett has joined Ellisons as a Legal Director, strengthening the firm’s intellectual property offering in response to growing client demand.
The award, presented at a ceremony in London attended by more than 650 travel industry professionals, celebrates travel agencies that demonstrate outstanding commitment to employee wellbeing, career development and workplace culture.
Azets is pleased to announce that BDO’s Medical Services team and client portfolio will join the business, further strengthening its specialist healthcare practice and reinforcing its ambition to become the UK’s number one provider of accounting and advisory services to the healthcare sector.
Trust is the cornerstone of every successful B2B relationship. It’s often the deciding factor behind each sale. However, getting a business’s trust doesn’t just happen overnight.
While many businesses in the tourism, leisure and hospitality sectors have welcomed the news on the temporary VAT reduction, it also introduces additional complexity that businesses need to prepare for quickly.
