West of England Metro Mayor Dan Norris said the Spring Budget contained some measures that would benefit the region but overall would do nothing to unleash the potential of its businesses. “The hit to living standards over the past two years is the largest since records began,” the Labour mayor, pictured, who heads the West...
Business West, the organisation behind Bath Chamber of Commerce, welcomed what it called the return of a Budget that addressed immediate threats while including measures aimed at future prosperity. But it said the government must commit to providing the stability and confidence needed by businesses to invest and grow the UK economy. Managing director...
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has delivered his Spring Budget. The key points are: The economy is expected to contract by 0.2% this year but should avoid a technical recession. Growth next year is forecast to be 1.8%, followed by 2.5% in 2025; 2.1% in 2026; and 1.9% in 2027. Inflation is forecast to fall to 2.9%...
Accountancy firm Gooding Accounts has opened a new office as it continues to go from strength to strength by helping its business-owner clients prosper. The firm, founded in 2014 by highly experienced accountancy director Sam Gooding, has launched in Melksham, where it previously had a small presence through a satellite office. The office, its...
Monday March 13 Finals: Phoenix Group Holdings, HG Capital Trust, MTI Wireless Edge, Direct Line Insurance Group Interim: Nightcap Tuesday March 14 Finals: Genuit Group, Gresham Technologies, Midwich Group, Kazatomprom, Harworth Group, Yu Group Interims: Eagle Eye Solutions, Close Bros Group, Litigation Capital Management, Pci-pal, Virgin Wines, Aptamer Group Economic announcements: Unemployment Rate, Claimant Count Rate Wednesday March 15...
The Gainsborough Bath Spa Hotel’s Phenomenal Women series of talks returns next week after a gap of three years. The series aims to bring some of the West of England’s most inspiring women to the hotel to share their experiences – with best-selling author, critic, broadcaster and stand-up comedian Viv Groskop first up next Tuesday,...
The tech and creative sectors in Bath and the West of England are rich and varied. They are also critical to the strength of the region’s economy. Both will be keeping a close eye on next Wednesday’s Spring Budget, when it is hoped Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will provide some help for their ongoing success. At the...
Bath accountancy firm Richardson Swift has promoted its head of accounts and business services Rachael Rackham to director – meaning two of the five directors making up its leadership team are now women. Rachael, pictured, has worked at Richardson Swift, the largest independent firm of chartered accountants and tax advisers based solely in Bath,...
Businesses have come far in terms of gender equity in recent years, a panel discussion on the key topic heard, but there is still a long way to go in achieving it both in and outside of the workplace. The event, staged by Business West – the organisation that run Bristol Chamber of commerce...
The runaway success of Bath’s inaugural ReBalance wellbeing festival means it will be repeated next year, organisers have said – with more businesses being invited to take part. More than 150 events and activities were staged as part of the three-week programme, with 70-plus businesses and wellness practitioners taking part. These attracted in excess...
