Monthly Archives: April 2022

50 Years In Business

We’re really proud to be celebrating 50 years in business for K.A.Farr & Co. It truly is a landmark in our success as a family business that has passed from one generation to the next. A Happy History K.A.Farr & Co was originally created by Ken Farr in April 1972 with help from his wife Elaine. Quickly moving into premises in Cambridge Road and then to the current offices on Botanic Road, Churchtown in 1981. Kathryn (Kath) Farr studied Economics & Social Studies (including Accounting) at Manchester University. She then went on to qualify as a Chartered Accountant with Ernst […]

Spring statement 2022: what it means for you

Chancellor Rishi Sunak delivered the Spring Statement 2022 on the 25th of March. He made announcements about National Insurance, VAT relief and fuel duty. But what does it mean for you? A Sombre Mood The chancellor opened his speech by highlighting the war in Ukraine and said “Britain’s economic strength underpinned freedom and liberty”. “The actions we have taken to sanction Putin’s regime are not cost-free for us at home. The invasion of Ukraine presents a risk to our recovery as it does to countries around the world,” The chancellor went on to say that he would respond to the […]