Whitehaven Office

Managing Director West Cumbria

Stuart Edger

Born in Workington and educated at Workington Grammar School, Stuart joined Lamont Pridmore in 1990 after gaining an honours degree in Accountancy & Finance from Liverpool University.

Stuart is married to Louise and is a proud dad to Rebecca & Mia, but still finds time to watch Liverpool Football Club (it’s now a religion!), with other interests including playing sport, music and (occasionally) socialising with friends.

Stuart manages the team and has both strategic and operational responsibilities, enjoying an active role in all aspects of general practice.

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16 Jan
2025
How tax wrappers can mitigate the impact of rising Capital Gains Tax

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15 Jan
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Is your business prepared for increased HMRC scrutiny?

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14 Jan
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9 Jan
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8 Jan
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For years, double cab pickups have benefited from being classified as goods vehicles for tax purposes, allowing businesses to …

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7 Jan
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2 Jan
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18 Dec
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Planning for tax changes to company cars during their lifecycle

As businesses plan their fleet strategies, recent changes announced in the Autumn Budget are set to impact the tax costs associated …

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