The recent King’s Speech set out the legislative agenda for the new Labour government, with two draft bills that would enhance employment rights for employees. The reality is that there is no cost to the Treasury in making the planned change – but the same cannot be said for employers. Here is our short...
Nearly half of all small shops in the South West could be forced to close down without business rate relief, according to a major new report into the state of the region’s high streets. Business rates remain a “huge burden” on small retailers, says the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), which commissioned the research. ...
Law firm Thrings is celebrating the appearance of one its Bath-based partners and its private client team in a prestigious specialist legal publication. Penelope Munro features in the 2024 edition of Chambers and Partners High Net Worth Guide for the second consecutive year while the private client team is also praised for its work in...
Researchers at the University of Bath have invented a new way to remove health-harming toxins from water – using 3D printing. The team from the university’s Department of Chemical Engineering say their method removes at least 75% of perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) from water and so could become an important tool in future efforts to eliminate...
It might be best known for hosting the annual TT motorcycle races each May, but year-round attractions mean a trip to the Isle of Man is fascinating at any time. Eco-tourism and wellness holidays have become big draws, while biodiversity, wildlife and conservation are important to the island – in 2016 it became the first in...
Monday August 5 Interims: Kosmos Energy, Air Astana Joint Stock Company Economic announcements: PMI composite, PMI services Tuesday August 6 Interims: Travis Perkins, International Workplace Group, Rotork, Intercontinental Hotels, Abrdn, XP Power, SIG, Spirent Communications, Maxcyte, Genel Energy Economic announcements: BRC sales monitor, S&P Global/CIPS services Wednesday August 7 Interims: CLS Holdings, Ibstock, TP ICAP Group, LSL Property Services, Ferrexpo,...
A charity campaign to raise vital funds to improve access to Bath’s vital parks and green spaces has signed up its first key business partner. Your Park Bristol & Bath launched the Reimagining Parks scheme in May following a report that revealed a third of the population across the two cities struggle to access their local park. ...
One of the top-rated inns in the Bath area has been put onto the market with a £95,000 price tag. The Wheelwright Arms, pictured, in the village of Monkton Combe three miles south of Bath was described as the quintessential English village pub but with the added attraction of a large garden by property...
Each week Bath accountancy firm Pearson May teams up with Bath Business News to bring you the top national finance stories. Labour Budget date set for 30 October £20bn deficit is expected to be addressed. Click here to find out more New tax rules for non-doms They face stricter taxes and inheritance rules. For more details, click here
Defence manufacturer Avon Protection has changed its name for the second time in just over three years. The Melksham-based group has become Avon Technologies in a move it said recognised its heritage while embracing the next stage of its development – accelerating growth through innovation in technology. The group employs more than 900 people...
