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Boost for Avon Protection as it inks multi-million euro diving equipment deal with German navy

January 15, 2024
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Boost for Avon Protection as it inks multi-million euro diving equipment deal with German navy

Defence manufacturer Avon Protection has landed a multi-million euro order to sell specialist breathing gear for divers to the German navy. Under the deal, precise details of which have not been disclosed, the Melksham-based group will supply its multi-role rebreathers and ongoing technical support. Avon Protection, which specialises in protective gear, masks and breathing...

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New Bath Business Breakfast series kicks off with discussion on wellbeing in the workplace

January 11, 2024
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New Bath Business Breakfast series kicks off with discussion on wellbeing in the workplace

Staff wellbeing will go under the spotlight at a business breakfast in Bath next month, with a panel featuring two of the city’s most successful entrepreneurs. The event, on 9 February, is being staged by Bath BID in partnership with Bath Forum. It is the first in a quarterly series linked to popular topics from...

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Confidence gap widens as firms see little economic cheer this year but are optimistic about own prospects

January 5, 2024
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Confidence gap widens as firms see little economic cheer this year but are optimistic about own prospects

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...

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West of England needs to ‘act like powerhouse before it is recognised as one’, says Business West MD

January 2, 2024
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West of England needs to ‘act like powerhouse before it is recognised as one’, says Business West MD

The West of England needs to come up with some “big, bold ideas” this year if it wants the government to treat it as a regional powerhouse similar to the North and Midlands, the leader of the region’s largest business group has said. In his New Year message, Phil Smith, managing director of Business...

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Rotork expecting to achieve strong revenue growth as it recovers from global supply chain headache

November 22, 2023
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Rotork expecting to achieve strong revenue growth as it recovers from global supply chain headache

Supply chain problems that were holding back deliveries to customers of Bath manufacturer Rotork earlier in the year are now easing, the group has said. Rotork, which designs and makes flow control equipment for the international oil, gas, water and chemical industries, had been hit by worldwide bottlenecks, including a major shortage of microchips...

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Autumn Statement 2023: Business West says region has missed out yet again

November 22, 2023
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Autumn Statement 2023: Business West says region has missed out yet again

Business West, the region’s largest business organisation, voiced its disappointment that, once again, the West of England had been overlooked when it came to major government spending commitments. Its director of policy Matt Griffith, pictured, pointed out the region had failed to be selected as one of the government’s investment zones – “the second time...

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Autumn Statement 2023: Regional political reaction

November 22, 2023
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Autumn Statement 2023: Regional political reaction

West of England Metro Mayor Dan Norris attacked Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's Autumn Statement for failing to tackle key, long-standing issues for the region The Labour mayor, pictured, who leads the West of England Combined Authority, said: “After 13 years of Conservative Government, the question West of England residents will be asking at the next...

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Autumn Statement 2023: Bath business reaction

November 22, 2023
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Autumn Statement 2023: Bath business reaction

Bath business leaders have reacted to Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's Autumn Statement.  Ed Rimmer, pictured, chief executive officer of Bath-headquartered alternative funder Time Finance, welcomed the business tax relief. "What businesses needed from today’s Autumn Statement were conditions for growth and while there is clearly more to be shared on the Chancellor’s measures to boost...

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Autumn Statement 2023: Key points . . .

November 22, 2023
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Autumn Statement 2023: Key points . . .

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has delivered his Autumn Statement. The key points were: The statement included 110 measures to boost the economy by £20bn a year, according to Mr Hunt. All alcohol duties frozen.  Benefits to go up by 6.7% next year, based on the inflation rate for September. Increase in State pension by 8.5% to...

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Return of £30k fund supporting Bath-based creative tech projects that address crucial social issues

November 20, 2023
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Return of £30k fund supporting Bath-based creative tech projects that address crucial social issues

A trailblazing scheme aimed at funding innovative creative tech projects from the Bath area has been launched for the fourth year running. The Studio Innovation Fund has backed a range of pioneering projects ranging since its start – last year these included using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to create art and building low-tech robots from...

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