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Bath is in the running for the prestigious title of Best Small City in the UK, Europe and Beyond in a major national awards scheme. It was chosen as a finalist by a panel from the Academy of Urbanism, a not-for-profit organisation committed to creating, sustaining, and learning from great cities, towns, and neighbourhoods,...
The CEO of Bath’s oldest charity, St John's Foundation, is to step down after six years in the role. David Hobdey, pictured, who retires later this month, joined the community organisation, which 850th anniversary this year, in 2016 as finance director. He became CEO two years later and in 2020 was instrumental in launching...
Bath-based independent legal practice Whitworth Law has appointed highly experienced lawyer Samantha Taylor to lead its probate department. Samantha, who has joined as a senior associate, is working alongside David Whitworth, who founded Whitworth Law in 2021, along with Jenny Davies, David’s executive PA. Samantha, pictured, right, with David and Jenny, graduated from Cardiff...
Global real estate services firm JLL has made six promotions in the South West as it continues to invest in its regional offering. The individuals are drawn from teams covering value & risk advisory, project and development services, property & asset management, capital markets and development & regeneration. Mark Walter, pictured, is the new head...
Do you know that if you sell UK residential property and there is Capital Gains Tax (CGT) payable, then the gain must be reported and the CGT paid within 60 days of the completion date? If you have recently sold a property, or are planning to, then you may need to take urgent action,...
The CEO of iconic Somerset-based fashion business Mulberry quit the group last week after nine years in the role – with the firm naming the former CEO of Danish womenswear label Ganni as his successor. Andrea Baldo, who has more than 20 years' experience leading brands in the global fashion industry, replaces Thierry Andretta, who...
Specialist UK semiconductor maker Graphcore, which has its roots in Bath, is poised to take on the global giants of the industry after being acquired by Japanese investment group SoftBank. The idea for Graphcore was born in 2012 when co-founder Nigel Toon and Simon Knowles met in Bath's Marlborough Tavern to discuss their next...
Bath’s top tech talent was again among the winners at the West of England’s most prestigious awards scheme for the sector. Three firms from the city triumphed in The SPARKies, the annual awards that champion the best of the region’s tech and digital community. The awards were handed out at a ceremony at the...
Monday July 15 Finals: Eco Animal Health Group Interim: Verici DX Tuesday July 16 Finals: Sosandar, Brickability Group Interims: Ocada Grouo, RM Trading announcements: Integrafin Holdings, McBride, Intermediate Capital Group, B&M European Value Retail, Petra Diamonds, Wise Wednesday July 17 Finals: Renold, Cohort Economic announcements: Retail price index, Consumer price index, Producer pride index Thursday July 18 Trading announcements: Diploma, SSE,...
