Bath-based digital supply chain management firm Actual Experience has helped telecoms industry regulator Ofcom compile a major report which debunks the view that slow broadband speeds are holding back the economy. Instead, the quality of the broadband is far more important for the majority of users, Ofcom concludes. As a result it has called...
Low-cost airline easyJet has announced a further three new routes to add to its growing portfolio of destinations from Bristol Airport. Starting in April and May next year, the airline will fly to Bilbao, Isle of Man and Zante. EasyJet is already the airport’s largest operator and this week's announcement follows hot on the...
Solicitors in Bath are being urged by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to bring their tax affairs up to date or face tougher penalties. A new UK-wide tax scheme, the Solicitors’ Tax Campaign, is the latest voluntary disclosure opportunity from HMRC that gives specific groups of taxpayers the chance to get their tax affairs...
The annual search for the region’s best companies has started with the launch of accountants PwC’s widely-respected West of England Business of the Year Awards 2015. Now in their 27th year, the eagerly-contested awards are the most prestigious in the region by far – previous winners read like a who’s who of the West’s...
Bath Ales has been shortlisted for the second year in a row in prestigious national awards that recognise quality and innovation in the pub trade. The firm is a finalist in the Best Food Offer (2 – 50 sites) category in The Publican Morning Advertiser Awards, as well as being shortlisted for Best Operations...
Exports by South West firms have risen slightly over the past year despite turmoil in the key eurozone market, new figures show. And more companies are following the Government’s advice and selling overseas as a way of strengthening their business. Regional trade boss Russell Jones welcomed the figures with cautious optimism and pointed to...
International property agency DTZ has appointed Jo Williams as a director in its South West office where she joins its project & building consultancy team. Jo, pictured, joins from national firm Ridge and Partners, where she worked in all aspects of core building surveying. She brings 19 years’ experience with her, including a strong...
Accountancy firm Grant Thornton has appointed Adina Watt as business development manager for the South West. Adina, pictured, moves to the region from the North West where she was the firm’s business development manager in its Manchester and Liverpool offices. Prior to joining Grant Thornton she held the same position at one of Manchester’s...
Monday 8 December Final: Jelf Group AGMs: Hunter Resources, Stellar Diamonds EGM: Patagonia Gold Tuesday 9 December Interims: Ensor Holdings, Imimobile, Iomart Finals: easyHotel, OMG, Pressure Technologies, RWS Holdings, Treatt, Victrex, Zytronic Trading statement: ASOS AGMs: AB Dynamics, Billing Services Group, Debenhams, GCM Resources, Leed Resources, Xeros Technology Economics: BRC sales, Industrial production, Manufacturing...
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 Roger Wilkins, a director of business growth consultancy Cool Ventures, answers our 10 questions. What was the LAST: Film you watched? Mr Turner directed by Mike Leigh. Timothy Spall is superb...
