Palatine has achieved Inclusive Employers Standard Foundation accreditation following a robust, evidence-based gap analysis of its inclusion progress. The accreditation, awarded by The Inclusive Employers Foundation, recognises Palatine’s commitment to building an inclusive culture. Andy Strickland, Partner and Head of Inclusion and Diversity Committee at Palatine, said: “Achieving this accreditation is an important milestone in our inclusion journey. The…

bk plus, the fast-growing accountancy firm specialising in the SME sector, has announced the addition of Alliance Accountants to its expanding national group, and furthering its investment in the South West and West Midlands. With offices in Cheltenham and Ross-on-Wye, Alliance Accountants has built trusted relationships with businesses across the region and is known for…

bk plus has announced the addition of respected Birmingham firm MDP, marking a significant milestone in its ongoing national expansion. The move sees bk plus open its first city centre office in the Midlands, returning to the heart of where the business began just five years ago in Walsall. What started as a single-office firm…

Routes Healthcare has expanded into Derbyshire with the acquisition of Chesterfield-based care provider Just A Little Company (Care and Support at Home) Ltd. The move forms part of Routes’ ongoing strategy to build scale in high-quality home and complex care – a strategy we continue to support, including through further targeted acquisitions across the North…

We have strengthened our senior leadership team with the appointment of Eloise Veljovic as Head of Investor Relations. Eloise joins from Pomona Capital where she spent the last two years as a Director, responsible for Investor Relations in Europe and the Middle East. Prior to joining Pomona, Eloise also worked at Alpstone Capital and Hollyport…

We’re proud to share that we have successfully recertified as a B Corporation, achieving an impressive 8% uplift in our overall score to 119.7. This milestone reflects the our continued commitment to high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability. Our improved score reflects meaningful progress across several key areas of our business:…

bk plus has welcomed Brosnans into the business as part of its continued investment in regional expertise and client service across the UK. With offices in Brighouse and Keighley, Brosnans has built a strong reputation for supporting owner-managed businesses and individuals across West Yorkshire. The move gives Brosnans’ clients access to a wider range of…

Today we announced the 2025 winners of our ‘Pioneers in ESG’ awards. The awards recognise companies that are aligning with our pioneering ESG framework and actively building a better and more sustainable future. Inclusive Employers won the Amplifying Impact Award for their exceptional dedication to advancing inclusion and diversity (I&D) across workplaces and society. Their…