Economic growth is set to return to its pre-recession level in the second half of this year – nearly six years after the global financial crisis first hit, according to new figures. High confidence levels are fuelling growth across all sectors, with manufacturing particularly optimistic, while many firms say they plan to take on...
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The merger between law firms Mogers and Dyne Drewett will create a strong business with growth ambitions in its heartland of Bath, Somerset and Dorset, according to Mogers managing partner Steven Treharne. Speaking following the merger announcement last week, Mr Treharne, pictured, said the combination of the two would make it a force in...
The number of business start-ups in Bath reached an all-time high last year despite the slow recovery from recession, new figures show. Some 920 new companies were formed in the BA1 and BA2 postcodes during 2013 – 11% higher than the previous year. In a further sign of growing confidence, net company growth –...
Specialist manufacturer Fascia Graphics aims to double its turnover in just four years with the support of a Government-backed scheme for high-growth firms. The Chippenham-based firm has recruited six apprentices under the GrowthAccelerator programme, a unique service led by some of the UK’s most successful growth specialists, to spur its expansion. Fascia, a market...
Bath law firm Stone King is holding a free advice seminar for older residents and their families who are concerned about going into care and protecting their homes. The Funding Care in Later Life seminar, at the Francis Hotel in Queen Square on March 19, will explain the Government’s planned changes to care funding....
A cloud-based system built and operated by Bath-based IT consultancy IPL has helped higher education admissions service UCAS win the best public sector project at the inaugural UK Cloud Awards. UCAS gained the accolade for it’s the way it handled A Level results day last year when 386,000 students from across England and Wales...
Green electricity supplier Good Energy has won ‘best business initiative’ at the Climate Week awards in recognition of the Chippenham-based firm's pioneering promotion of 100% renewable energy. The awards aim to raise the profile of the most inspirational and impressive actions taking place in every sector of society to allow people to live and...
Optimism among law firms is at its highest level for seven years despite an increasingly competitive business environment and forthcoming major tax changes. Eight in 10 firms are confident about the year ahead, compared to six in 10 last year. Smaller firms – those with 25 partners or less – are the most upbeat,...
Independent brewer and restaurant chain Bath Ales has unveiled its two new-look café/bars at Bristol’s Colston Hall music venue following a major refurbishment. The firm, based between Bath and Bristol at Warmley, took over the iconic building’s food and drink contract last November. It has transformed the first-floor restaurant into a charcuterie bar called...
