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Ahead of the Agenda: The Week Ahead

November 3, 2024
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Monday November 4 Q3 results: Kosmos Energy, City London Investment Group Economic announcement: PMI manufacturing Tuesday November 5 Finals: Associated British Foods, Smiths News, Ensilica, ASOS Interims: Air Astana Joint Stock Company, Induction Healthcare Group Trading announcements: International Workplace Group, TI Fluid Systems, Coca-Coca Europacific Partners Economic announcements: BRC sales monitor, Retail sales Wednesday November 6 Final: dotDigital Group Interims: Totally, Braemar ...

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Competition watchdog warns it could launch probe into US group’s takeover of Wincanton

November 1, 2024
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Competition watchdog warns it could launch probe into US group’s takeover of Wincanton

UK logistics group Wincanton’s £753.5m acquisition by global operator GXO could be subject to an in-depth investigation by the competition watchdog following fears it could lead to higher costs in the sector. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) today said there was risk that the deal, approved by the government in April, could reduce competition...

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Budget 2024: Thrings’ experts look at the impact of Reeves’ tax changes

November 1, 2024
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Budget 2024: Thrings’ experts look at the impact of Reeves’ tax changes

This week’s Budget ushered in a large number of tax reforms as Chancellor Rachel Reeves seeks to balance the Treasury’s books. Here experts from law firm Thrings look at some of the key changes.  Inheritance Tax  The inheritance tax (IHT) threshold freeze remains for a further two years to 2030. That means the first...

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Bath venues looking to book a place among the winners in the region’s top tourism awards

November 1, 2024
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Bath venues looking to book a place among the winners in the region’s top tourism awards

Hospitality businesses from Bath will line up against the cream of the West of England’s tourist attractions next month when the region’s most prestigious awards scheme for the sector returns for another year. The Bristol, Bath, and Somerset Tourism Awards celebrate excellence in an industry that has continued to face huge challenges over recent...

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SETsquared event will tackle future funding for spin-outs while offering firms chance to pitch to investors

October 31, 2024
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SETsquared event will tackle future funding for spin-outs while offering firms chance to pitch to investors

A Bath CleanTech spin-out business will be vying for investment of £1.5m at a high-profile event aimed at shaping the tech investment landscape. LabCycle will line up against 19 other firms at Investment Futures in London, which will also feature panel and roundtable discussions on a range of sector-related topics. The event is being staged...

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Budget 2024: Rob Chedzoy, tax partner, Milsted Langdon. SMEs squeezed despite Reeves’ ‘balance and stability’ message

October 31, 2024
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Budget 2024: Rob Chedzoy, tax partner, Milsted Langdon. SMEs squeezed despite Reeves’ ‘balance and stability’ message

The sweeping fiscal changes announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves in her Budget will hit SMEs and business owners hard as the government seeks to plug a ‘£22bn black hole’ in the public purse. In one of the most hotly anticipated Autumn Budgets in recent years, the Chancellor announced the government’s plan to achieve its...

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Experienced spa director joins country house hotel as it prepares to elevate its wellbeing offering

October 31, 2024
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Experienced spa director joins country house hotel as it prepares to elevate its wellbeing offering

A country house hotel near Bath is aiming to become a ‘destination spa’ following the appointment of a new director to play a pivotal role in leading its transformation. Pippa Hartwell joined Bishopstrow Hotel & Spa as spa director from Celtic Manor Resort, near Newport, South Wales, where she served as head of spa...

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Pearson May Budget 2024 financial round up

October 31, 2024
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Pearson May Budget 2024 financial round up

Each week Bath accountancy firm Pearson May teams up with Bath Business News to bring you the top national finance stories. this week we run the rule over Labour’s first Budget in nearly 15 years. Autumn Budget 2024: Business changes Employers face higher National Insurance contributions. Click here for more details.  Autumn Budget 2024: Tax measures summary The Budget introduced...

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Interaction helps coworking firm Foundry forge ahead by creating an office that people ‘fall in love with’

October 31, 2024
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Interaction helps coworking firm Foundry forge ahead by creating an office that people ‘fall in love with’

A coworking operator on a mission to provide what it calls “amazing spaces that meet the diverse needs of modern businesses” has praised the work of Bath-based workplace design company Interaction on its latest project. According to FOUNDRY, people “fall in love” with the space in Wandsworth, London, as soon as they walk into...

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Budget 2024: Regional business reaction

October 30, 2024
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Budget 2024: Regional business reaction

Tax rises in the Budget aimed at companies could slow much-needed economic growth and undermine investment decisions, the region’s largest business organisation fears. Business West, the organisation behind Bath Chamber of Commerce, said it recognised that the Chancellor faced a tight fiscal position and had to make hard decisions. But it added that it was...

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