Monday January 8 Nothing listed Tuesday January 9 Trading announcements: B&M European Value Retail, Foresight Group Holdings Economic announcements: Retail sales, BRC sales monitor Wednesday January 10 Trading announcements: Greggs, Persimmon, Sainsbury (J) Thursday January 11 Final: Atrato Onsitr Energy Interim: Knights Group Holdings Trading announcements: Hilton Foods Group, Marks & Spencer Group, Taylor Wimpey, Whitbread, Grafton Group, Tesco Economic...
Fewer than one in five West of England businesses have confidence in the UK's economic outlook this year, according to a new survey – yet almost two-thirds are optimistic about their own prospects. Key challenges identified by firms in the region as 2024 gets under way are interest rate levels and labour shortages, according...
Guided walks around Bath’s outskirts to improve mental and physical wellbeing are being included in the city’s ReBalance festival, which returns later this month. Bathscape, the partnership promoting use of the natural landscape surrounding the city, will run a handful of guided walks during the three-week festival, offering residents and visitors the chance to...
A Bath charity that helps women who have a job interview but no appropriate outfit to wear to it is celebrating a notable landmark. 1st Impressions has styled more than 200 women since its launch just over two years ago – and is now calling for more volunteers so it can provide its invaluable...
From magical fairy tales and inspiring adventures to informative guides on everything from historical figures to arithmetic, the iconic Ladybird children’s books defined a generation. Now the golden years of the imprint – from 1940 to 1975 – is to be celebrated with a special exhibition at Bath’s Victoria Art Gallery. The Wonderful World...
Bath-based alternative finance provider Time Finance has appointed George Tierney as a relationship executive in its invoice finance team. George, pictured, started his career as a credit controller in Bibby Financial services, where he managed a portfolio of 40 clients, ensuring prompt payment of debtor invoices and managing customer relations. In his new role...
Specialist construction consulting firm Voloco has grown its offering in the East of England by taking on a new commercial consultant in its Cambridgeshire office. The firm was launched in Marshfield in 2014 to provide services to construction and development companies during peak workloads. It opened its second base in St Ives nearly three...
The strength of the West of England’s pioneering legaltech ecosystem will come under the spotlight at an event later this month aimed at those interested in learning more about the sector, whether they work in law, technology, academia or finance. Organised by Bristol Law Society and LawtechUK, a Ministry of Justice-backed initiative, the event...
Regional accountancy, tax and business advisory firm Milsted Langdon has received a prestigious accreditation for its commitment to environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards. The firm, which has an office in Bath, said the recognition by ESGmark, an organisation that promotes and rewards responsible business, was testament to its dedication to fostering a positive...
Each week Bath accountancy firm Pearson May teams up with Bath Business News to bring you the top national finance stories. 5.7m taxpayers yet to file self-assessment tax returns HMRC urges customers to file as soon as possible. Click here for more information Chancellor announces date for Spring Budget Fiscal report set to be presented on 6 March. Find...
