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Higher tax threat to final salary pensions - Thousands of people on middle incomes risk paying more taxes after the government in­troduces sweeping changes to the pension system next year

Lloyds to lead way with £1bn in profits - The fortunes of Britain’s biggest banks have undergone a startling turnround, with profit growth at state-backed Lloyds set to eclipse that of the former industry star Barclays when first-half results are disclosed next week

Move to block BP from US drilling - BP would be blocked from winning future drilling permits in the US because of its safety record under energy legislation passed by the House of Representatives

US growth slows in second quarter - US growth slowed to an annualised rate of 2.4 per cent in the second quarter but robust business demand suggested that the economy would avoid a feared “double dip” that could drag the world back into recession

Dudley visit to mend fences with TNK-BP - Bob Dudley, BP’s incoming chief executive, will fly to Moscow to meet shareholders in its Russian joint venture TNK-BP, a visit that will underscore a thawing in relations between the two companies

CKI snaps up EDF Energy Networks - Asia’s wealthiest man is to buy the UK electricity distribution business of France’s EDF for £5.8bn in what is set to be the biggest European investment by Hong Kong companies on record

The world’s banks take a holiday from regulation - As they break for the summer with their bonuses intact, bankers reflect that it could have been a lot worse, writes John Gapper

China closer to becoming second-largest economy - A senior Beijing official’s reference to China as the ‘world’s second-largest economy’ has sparked excited speculation that Asia’s new powerhouse may have already reached a long-looming milestone by surpassing Japan

Is gambling’s marriage of equals built to last? - PartyGamingand Bwin spent so much time fretting over their marriage that those analysts who had long called on these online gambling companies to get hitched had forgotten about the courtship

Berlusconi moves on rebels - Italy appeared to be heading for early elections or a government shake-up after Silvio Berlusconi moved to expel dissidents from his People of Liberty party, reducing his parliamentary majority to a thread

Welcome to Hobsons Chartered Accountants

Hobsons Chartered Accountants Nottingham Office

Hobsons was established in 1927 and is one of the leading independent accountancy practices in the East Midlands. It operates as a partnership from offices in Nottingham and Newark and provides services to owner managed businesses and individual firms primarily in the East Midlands.

Our strengths are our independence; reputation for quality and attention to detail; and being competent and reliable business advisors. We are a progressive practice, providing a wide range of accounting and financial services to clients covering an extensive range of business situations.

Hobsons Chartered Accountants Nottingham Office Interior Our clients come to us and more importantly stay with us because of the high quality of advice provided. We also place a high priority on service. Clients at Hobsons can expect their financial affairs to be overseen by a partner. We recognise that we are a service business and as such expect all members of our team to be personable and have good communication skills.

As part of our ongoing commitment to “service quality ” we have an annual independent review of our own procedures and work. We also ensure that our staff undertake continuous professional development to update their skills and knowledge.

Hobsons are proud to be one of the founder members of NIFA, (Network of Independent Forensic Accountants).

Latest NewsHOBSONS RACE FOR LIFE

As a team building exercise, nine members of Hobsons Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors staff have been spending their lunchtimes together focusing on their training and fitness programmes for the forthcoming Cancer Research UK Race for Life at Clumber Park, on Sunday 18th July.

Selina Noquet has been co-ordinating the Hobsons entry keeping a close eye on Team Hobsons training encouraging the girls to do a lunchtime stroll and taking time out to work on sponsorship.

Partner Monica Szolin-Jones, said "this is such a worthwhile cause, the partners and staff are all supporting Selina and the girls with their sponsorship and fundraising."

Selina and the girls have adopted a local theme having team tee shirts produced locally and intend to celebrate with local strawberries.

If you wish to make a donation please contact Hobsons on 01636 702100 or visit www.justgiving.com/hobsonsladies