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

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 ...

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 ...

An apprentice chartered surveyor at Longtown-based C&D Rural has earned a master's degree after a career change.

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 ...

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.

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 new training programme has been launched to help Cumbrian residents secure jobs in the tourism and hospitality sector.

Now that the dust has settled, it’s time to reassess. Financial plans should never be set in stone—they need to evolve with the changing tide. Flexibility is crucial to staying afloat, and this is ...

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

A new bank has shared the locations of 60 proposed branches, including six in Cumbria. NW Mutual, which proposes a 'bricks, clicks, and flicks' business model, plans to open the branches across the ...

A business has made a substantial investment in its Workington site. Chimney Sheep, a manufacturing business founded 12 years ago by Sally Phillips, has made a significant investment in its Workington ...