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Fox's Yacht Sales acquired by Morgans Group
Fox's Yacht Sales, which operates from Fox's Marina in Ipswich and Woolverstone Marina, has been acquired by Morgans Group – the company behind Fox's Marina & Boatyard and Fox's Chandlery.
Ellisons Solicitors
At 260 years young, Ellisons is one of the region’s most established law firms. They remain independent, partner-led and rooted in our community.
Features
Ipswich's rental market braces for the biggest shake-up in a generation
From today, renters in Ipswich gain protections that campaigners have fought for over a decade. Landlords say the changes leave them dangerously exposed. We help you make sense of it all.
News
'Don't panic, but act promptly' – legal expert on Ross Coates closure
A senior solicitor at one of the town's largest law firms has spoken out about the unsettling impact on clients when a local solicitor's firm closes, following the Solicitors Regulation Authority's intervention at Ross Coates Solicitors on Tuesday.
News
Thousands of workplace injuries in Suffolk going unreported
The vast majority of workplace injuries in Suffolk and Ipswich are going unreported, according to a local law firm that has reviewed the latest Health and Safety Executive data.
News
Ipswich law firm shortlisted for two national probate awards
Ellisons has been shortlisted in two categories at the Probate Industry Awards 2026, recognising the Ipswich firm's work in estate administration and planning.
Features
Suffolk's aging population faces predatory marriage threat
As Suffolk's population grows older, local legal experts are warning families about a disturbing trend that could rob vulnerable relatives of their life savings through marriages designed purely for financial gain.
News
Ground rent cap announced for Ipswich leaseholders but savings may not arrive until 2028
Ipswich leaseholders paying ground rent above £250 a year will see their charges capped under new Government reforms announced last week, though local experts warn savings may not materialise until 2028.
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99-year-old Fox's Marina sold to Essex marine business
One of Ipswich's longest-established boatyards has changed hands after more than 40 years, with Fox's Marina & Boatyard sold to Essex-based Morgan Marine, but continuing to operate under the same name with the same team and prices.
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Ellisons expands commercial litigation team with new partner
Local law firm Ellisons has appointed Carla Jones as Partner and Head of Commercial Litigation as businesses across the region seek more advice on managing commercial disputes.
Opinion
Why Suffolk must keep faith in its own economy
The national verdict on Rachel Reeves' Budget has been damning. Analysts have warned of contracting investment, stealth taxes and a squeeze on living standards since the Chancellor's fiscal statement. But those forecasts mean nothing if Suffolk businesses talk themselves into paralysis.
Features
Suffolk firms put big decisions on ice as Budget divides confidence
Five days after Rachel Reeves delivered her £26 billion tax-raising Budget, Suffolk businesses remain divided on whether the Chancellor has provided the certainty they need – with most major investment decisions deferred until 2026 as firms weigh painful clarity against missing reforms.
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'Super-rich will avoid it': Local finance experts warn honest families will bear Budget burden
Accountants, solicitors and financial advisers across Suffolk warn that the super-rich will avoid tomorrow's Budget tax burden, while families who have saved diligently will be penalised.