A new podcast that delves into the tobacco industry’s “relentless pursuit of profit at the expense of public health” has been launched by a special team at the University of Bath. The Tobacco Control Research Group (TCRG), a world leader in uncovering what it calls Big Tobacco’s darkest tactics, has released the first episodes...
Future, the Bath-headquartered specialist global media group, has named an executive who has worked at the business for more than 20 years as its next CEO. Kevin Li Ying, pictured, currently executive vice-president (EYP) of its B2C arm, will take over from current chief executive officer Jon Steinberg at the end of March. Shares in...
Investment into small and mid-sized business by growth finance group BGF’s South West office fell last year by around £10m as it came up against what it called “several economic uncertainties”. BGF, the largest and most experienced investor in the UK and Ireland, completed deals totalling £60m during 2024 against £70m the previous year. ...
Each week Bath accountancy firm Pearson May teams up with Bath Business News to bring you the top national finance stories. Around 3.4m taxpayers still to file for Self Assessment File now to avoid penalties and interest charges, says HMRC. Click here for more details. Lenders challenge Bank of England’s loss-absorbing capital rules Banks argue requirements exceed international standards. To...
Plans to build nearly 100 energy-efficient homes as part of Bath’s Quays North regeneration scheme have gone out for consultation. Bath & North East Somerset Council’s (B&NES) wholly owned development company Aequus wants to press ahead with the homes on a site on Corn Street, close to the city centre, pictured. The site already...
A scheme designed by Bath-based consultancy Nash Partnership aimed at creating a major new residential-led waterside neighbourhood in Exeter has received planning permission. The 17-acre Water Lane development, described as “truly transformative” by Nash Partnership, includes nearly 1,000 new homes along with leisure and retail facilities, workplaces and public open space. The company behind the...
Bath-headquartered housing association Curo, Bath College and the University of Bath have teamed up to address the city’s critical shortage of skilled construction workers. The three are partnering on employment and training opportunities in a bid to develop a local workforce for major building projects. The move comes against a background of skilled labour...
Private equity investor LDC has strengthened its support for management teams in the South West with the appointment of a new value creation partner. Prashant Selvaratnam, pictured, joins as VCP director, data strategy & AI, based in the firm’s Bristol office. In his new role he will help the management teams of LDC’s portfolio companies...
Global real estate services firm JLL has completed its latest round of eight promotions in the South West, including a new head of development. The appointments form the latest investment in its people and will boost its teams working in the development & regeneration, industrial & logistics, capital markets and residential sectors. JLL’s new head...
Monday January 27 Trading announcement: Dr Martens Economic announcement: BRC shop price index Tuesday January 28 Finals: SThree, Idox Trading announcements: Computacenter, Barr (A.G.), Harworth Group, PPHE Hotel Group Wednesday January 29 Finals: Velocity Composites. Hardide Interims: Hargreaves Services, Van Elle Holdings Trading announcements: Ceres Power Holdings, AJ Bell, Pets at Home Group, WH Smith, Gem Diamonds Thursday January 30 Finals: Aberforth...
