Workforce issues, including pressure to increase wages, remain the biggest headache for business based in Bath and across the West of England, with many raising their prices to fund pay awards. Combined with wider concerns over inflation, this has led to a slump in confidence – with levels now lower than they were immediately...
US military chiefs have ordered another batch of state-of-the-art helmets from defence manufacturer Avon Protection in a $38m (£30m) deal announced today. The Melksham-based group, which specialises in protective gear, masks and breathing equipment for the military and first-responder markets, will supply the US Army with more of its Next Generation Integrated Head Protection System...
The oldest known surviving crane built by historic Bath engineering company Stothert & Pitt has been officially handed over to Bath & North East Somerset Council. The 6-ton hand operated crane, which was built around 1864 and was used in quarries near Bath, has been restored and installed at Newark Works Yard in Bath...
The University of Bath’s commitment to fostering innovation and enterprise in the city will step up a gear next week when it hosts a major business show. The two-day Bath & North East Somerset Business Show takes place in the university’s new School of Management next Tuesday and Wednesday, 27-28 June. will feature exhibitions, workshops,...
The government and the Bank of England must do more to curb interest rates and lower inflation to avoid firms in Bath being “pushed to the brink”, the area’s largest business organisation has said. Following the Bank’s decision yesterday to hike the base rate from 4.5% to 5% – its highest for 15 years...
Business West, one of the UK’s largest chambers of commerce, is celebrating 200 years of leading and supporting businesses with a campaign entitled 200 Years of Future Thinking. Marking two centuries since the Bristol-based Chamber of Commerce was founded, the campaign coincides with a new-look brand image, pictured, below, on a banner with members of the...
The University of Bath is to work with a firm developing zero-emission aircraft engines as it continues to strengthen its reputation as a major centre for research into the use of hydrogen as an alternative fuel. The three-year project is linking academics from the university with hydrogen-electric aircraft powertrain manufacturer ZeroAvia, which is looking to...
Bath-headquartered law firm Stone King is holding a series of free webinars to help organisations wanting to collaborate and create meaningful impact in the community. Organised by the firm’s business & social enterprise sector, the Collaboration Series started last month with webinars on Collaborative Community Partnerships and Local Skills Improvement Plans (LSIPs). The series then returns in...
Up to 40,000 jobs could be created and a further 60,000 safeguarded across the West of England and South Wales if they embraced the hydrogen revolution, according to a major report unveiled today. It also suggested that between 16,000 and 21,000 kilo tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions could be saved by 2050 by using...
Bath businesses can find out the best routes through the employee relations minefield at a masterclass being staged by Goughs Solicitors and Simple Recruitment. They have teamed up with Radio Bath for the half-day event on 4 July at Doubletree by Hilton on Walcot St. The masterclass is aimed at businesses and owner-managers who...
