Directors at Somerset-based fashion brand Mulberry have rejected retail group Frasers’ increased offer to take over the struggling business, calling it “untenable”. Instead, the board at Mulberry – best known for its luxury bags – said the company should focus its attention on “driving the commercial performance of the business”, as it looks to...
Bath-headquartered specialist funder Time Finance has appointed Sion Street as a business development manager in its invoice finance team. In his new role Sion, pictured, will build his network of introducers across the South West and Wales by providing their business clients with the essential funding they need to thrive. He joins Time Finance,...
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Law firm Thrings has welcomed its latest tranche of apprentices as it continues its longstanding commitment to supporting different routes into legal careers. Francesca Chisholm, Isabel Warner and Lizzie Parry, pictured, have joined the firm as it is again recognised as one of the best firms in the country for trainees in a respected student guide...
The new government promised an Employment Rights Bill within its first 100 days. That has happened – on 21 October the Bill had its second reading in the House of Commons and the vote was 386 ayes and 105 noes. An unsurprising result. Consultation will follow as the bill moves to the committee stage. Change...
Businesses across Bath and North East Somerset are being offered the chance to take part in a group buying scheme to invest in solar panels and battery storage. The scheme, which is also open to residents, offers a way to save money and cut carbon emissions by investing in solar panels, battery storage and...
Bath-based financial services management consultancy Altus Consulting has boosted its support for West of England sporting initiatives by striking up a partnership with Bristol Bears Women’s Rugby. The firm, which employs around 120 people in Bath, has long supported local football, golf and cricket clubs, as well as backing the Bath-based Great Britain Bobsleigh...
Monday October 21 Final: Tristel Tuesday October 22 Finals: Nanoco Group, Virgin Wines UK, Aptamer Group, The Revel Collective Q1 result: Petra Diamonds Trading announcements: InterContinental Hotels Group, Gear4music (Holdings), System1 Group, Sosandar Economic announcement: Public sector net borrowing Wednesday October 23 Interim: B. P. Marsh & Partners Q3 result: Pensionbee Group Trading announcements: Barratt Redrow, Gem Diamonds Thursday October 24 Finals: Gattaca,...
Each week Bath Business News gives a prominent member of the city’s business community the last word on its weekly e-bulletin. This week Nine Feet Tall founder and CEO Esther McMorris answers our 10 questions. What was the LAST Film you watched? The last film I watched was actually a weekend family film, Despicable Me 4, which was...
Shares in Future, the Bath-headquartered specialist global media group, fell by more than 18% today after its CEO announced he is to quit just 18 months after being appointed. Jon Steinberg, pictured, was a major figure in the US media sector before taking over from previous Future chief executive Zillah Byng-Thorne. In a statement...
