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Scrutton Bland welcomes Oxlade & Bond clients in strategic partnership
Scrutton Bland, part of Sumer Group, is delighted to announce that Oxlade & Bond, a long-established and highly respected accountancy practice in Woodbridge, officially joined the firm on 31 March 2026. The move represents a significant step in Scrutton Bland’s continued growth across East Anglia. Oxlade & Bond has built a strong reputation over many years for delivering trusted, personal advice to its...
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Private Client Newsletter – Spring 2026
Welcome to this spring edition of our Private Client newsletter. And whilst our gardens, fields and roadsides are definitely starting to show signs of growth, things haven’t been quite as plain sailing for the economy. Having delivered her Spring Statement at the beginning of the month, thankfully Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced no new tax changes. ...
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A guide to the VAT landscape for UK-EU trade
26 February 2026 - Chris George

Research & Development incentives in manufacturing and engineering: Turning innovation into real growth
26 February 2026 - Elizabeth Nichols

AI and automation in manufacturing and engineering
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Case Study: How a first-time acquisition secured growth for a local engineering group
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