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Trustee retires from Marwell life
Paddy Mitchell retiring as a Trustee of Marwell Wildlife after 12 years.
HFI introduced Paddy to Marwell.
James Cretney commented that Paddy has very skilfully supported the management team with great patience and wisdom. ...
Categories: Executive Search, Executive Selection, Hybrid, Bespoke Research, Rural/Agri-businesses and Landed Estates, Third Sector, London, Bristol
Network Rail launches digital strategy to transform railway travel
The government and Network Rail have launched the Digital Railway strategy, a plan to transform Britain’s railways by rolling out new technology. Hanover Fox International continues to support UK PLC’s strategy to digitise its railways. This disruptive technology requires innovative practices in the railway industry.
Categories: Executive Search, Executive Selection, Hybrid, Transport, Logistics and Infrastructure, London, Bristol
Deene Park: Digital transformation
The complete modernisation and digitalisation of estate management at Deene Park has transformed day-to-day work and led to significant financial benefits. Lee Murphy visited the Northamptonshire estate to find out more.
Categories: Executive Search, Executive Selection, Hybrid, Rural/Agri-businesses and Landed Estates, London, Bristol
HF Holidays nominated for Travel Brand of the Year at Which? awards
Hanover Fox International client HF Holidays has been nominated for the Travel Brand of the Year at the annual Which? awards. We are delighted to congratulate them on this achievement.
In July 2017, HF Holidays beat off stiff competition from household named travel agents and tour operators to be chosen as a Which? Recommended Provider for Holiday Companies.
Categories: Executive Search, Executive Selection, Hybrid, Consumer, Bristol, London
Inheritance tax relief for property-based businesses
As land values have increased considerably in the last few decades without any significant increase in the inheritance tax nil rate band, the availability of tax relief has become ever more important.
One of the main reliefs relevant to land is Business Property Relief or BPR. Under BPR legislation, relief is given for ‘relevant business property’, the definition of which specifically excludes any business which consists wholly or mainly of making or holding investments. Wholly or mainly is defined as over 50% for the purposes of inheritance tax.
Categories: Rural/Agri-businesses and Landed Estates
