Shares in international luxury leather goods group Mulberry, best known for its upmarket bags, slumped this morning by 23% after it warned that annual profits are likely to be lower, partly due to a sales slowdown in the Far East. The group, based in Chilcompton, near Midsomer Norton, said its wholesale shipments were down...
Bristol Airport boss Robert Sinclair today outlined a five-point plan to boost regional air travel as a way of easing congestion in the South East and overcoming the political wrangle over a third runway at Heathrow. Launching the report at a high-profile air travel industry event in London, Mr Sinclair said, if implemented, its...
Monday October 22 INTERIMS e-Therapeutics AGMS Nighthawk Energy, Shanta Gold Ltd. Tuesday October 23 INTERIMS B.P. Marsh & Partners, C&C Group, LiDCO Group, Whitbread Q3 ARM Holdings, CSR, Norsk Hydro ASA, Virgin Media Inc. FINALS Avacta Group AGMS Arcontech Group, MobileWave Group , Murray Income Trust UK ECONOMIC ANNOUNCEMENTS BBA Mortgage Lending Figures (09:30)...
Bath-based financial services technology firm Ascentric has appointed Philip Gilder and Jason Owen to its propositions team. The duo will report to sales and marketing director Mike Morrow, who joined the company in February. Philip, pictured below right, has been appointed head of proposition delivery and will be responsible for the creation, maintenance and...
Chippenham specialist engineering and construction company M+W Group has acquired Senior Hargreaves, one of the UK’s leading providers of air movement and ventilation ductworks, for an undisclosed amount. German-owned M+W, which develops clean room and specialist manufacturing environments, said the takeover of Bury-based Hargreaves was a logical step in its development. M+W was established...
Two events to encourage more firms to export are to take place in Bath next month as part of a region-wide programme of events. UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) South West has teamed up with partners and business organisations to organise the events for Export Week (November 12-16) in a bid to inspire new...
Bath-based Crallan Family and Divorce Solicitors has recruited a new senior associate and relocated to bigger premises in the city. The firm was established in August 2008 in Queen Square by family law specialist Richard Crallan. With the arrival of solicitor Louise Higham in May, Richard decided the firm needed more room and it...
Unique Venues of Bath, the consortium reflecting the city’s vibrant culture and heritage, has launched a series of events to promote themselves to local businesses. Theatre Royal Bath, Thermae Bath Spa, Bath Rugby, Bath Racecourse and Bath’s historic buildings can provide special settings for business meetings and client entertaining. But many businesses are unaware...
The first South West Fairtrade Business Awards have been launched and are now open for submissions from businesses from across the region with a commitment to ethical trading. The awards – which aim to increase sales of, and support for, Fairtrade goods among South West businesses – follow the inaugural Bristol Fairtrade Business Awards...
The best new buildings in the Bath area – from home extensions to office developments – are being sought for an awards scheme unique to the city. Nominations can be made for building design and build quality projects across Bath and the surrounding area. The Bath & North East Somerset Council Building Control Awards...
