A furniture company based outside Kirkby Lonsdale has been able to expand its business after receiving a grant to buy a van.

A Scottish surveying firm which expanded into the North of England in 2023 has welcomed four new partners. DM Hall has announced that Mark Rutherford, Felicity Forbes-Davidson, Steven Leith, and ...

From April, stamp duty discounts will become less generous, with the “nil rate” band for first-time buyers reducing from £425,000 to £300,000 and other home buyers seeing a reduction from £250,000 to ...

Dodd Wealthcare has announced that Becky Nicholson is the new financial services department manager, having taken effect from January 1 this year. Ms Nicholson joined the firm in 2023 as a paraplanner ...

Thousands of families could face inheritance tax 'nightmares,' the boss of Ulverston-based JF Hornby has warned.

Santander UK is dropping its mortgage rates below four per cent on both two and five-year fixed rates, as lower rates return to the market. The bank said that from Thursday, borrowers will be able to ...

The young entrepreneurs have been chosen to take part in the Positive Enterprise programme and will each receive a £1,000 grant, plus workshops, expert advice, mentoring, and the opportunity to shadow ...

A Cumbrian butcher has won two gold awards at a national butchery competition. Cranstons was awarded the prestigious accolades at the Q Guild's Smithfield Awards for its Cumberland and caramelised ...

Edward's View, named in tribute to King Edward I who died in Burgh by Sands in 1307, follows on from Genesis Homes' neighbouring 24-home development, The Orchards, with both being located close to ...

Barclays has announced it will be dropping savings rates on two popular accounts. The Everyday Saver will drop from 1.50% to just 1.25% on balances up to £10,000, while the Rainy Day Saver will fall ...

A property firm has highlighted the success of its employment scheme in Cumbria. During National Apprenticeship Week, Savills celebrated some of its apprentices in its Rural and Projects division.

A senior tax advisor at a Carlisle-based accountancy firm has reassured Vinted and eBay sellers that they won't be taxed.