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Ahead of the Agenda: The Week Ahead

May 26, 2024
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Monday May 27 Bank Holiday: Nothing listed Tuesday May 28 Finals: Pets at Home, Griffin Mining, Theracryf, Xeros Technology Group Interim: Victorian Plumbing Group Wednesday May 29 Interims: Impax Asset Management Group, React Group Q1 result: Bank of Georgia Group Economic announcement: BRC shop price index Thursday May 30 Finals: Auto Trader Group, One Media IP Group, Harbourvest Global Private Equity...

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From skills and transport to AI. Business West issues 10 priorities for next government to boost region

May 24, 2024
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From skills and transport to AI. Business West issues 10 priorities for next government to boost region

With the general election now taking place on 4 July, Business West – the region’s largest business organisation – has issued a 10-point plan for the long-term prosperity of the West of England. Through its Quarterly Economic Survey, which acts as a barometer of business sentiment across the region, coupled with its ongoing conversations...

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Record new first-half orders for Avon Protection as it also starts to reap rewards from restructuring

May 24, 2024
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Record new first-half orders for Avon Protection as it also starts to reap rewards from restructuring

A series of “significant” new contract wins in the first half of this year have lifted defence manufacturer Avon Protection’s order book to a record high. The 50% increase in the value of its orders combined with double-digit improvements in revenue and productivity combined to underpin a strong recovery for the Melksham-headquartered group.  Avon Protection,...

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Event: Recruit, Retain, Reward – an employment law and employee benefits masterclass

May 24, 2024
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Event: Recruit, Retain, Reward – an employment law and employee benefits masterclass

Law firm Goughs Solicitors and financial advice business Fidelius Group are to stage an employment masterclass in Bath to help businesses in the city find answers to common workplace issues. Staged on 10 June at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, the event will give practical advice that will make a real difference to firms’...

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‘Inspiring and polished’ podcasts earn top content creation accolade for specialist PR agency

May 24, 2024
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‘Inspiring and polished’ podcasts earn top content creation accolade for specialist PR agency

Independent purpose-driven comms consultancy Second Mountain has been named the inaugural winner of the new Content Creator category at the Creative Bath Awards. Second Mountain’s two podcast and YouTube shows — Good Journeys and Wrestling Life — were recognised by the judges, who described them as “inspiring and polished … cleverly showcasing Second Mountain’s values and content creation capability”. ...

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‘World’s first’ polystyrene recycling process being developed by University of Bath academics

May 24, 2024
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‘World’s first’ polystyrene recycling process being developed by University of Bath academics

Chemical engineers at the University of Bath have modelled a new way of recycling polystyrene that could become the first viable way of making the hard-to-recycle packaging material reusable. The team, who are working with Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Massachusetts, US, say their technique could be the first to make recycling polystyrene both economically...

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Bath boutique Georgian hotel snapped up by city-based group known for creating unique venues

May 24, 2024
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Bath boutique Georgian hotel snapped up by city-based group known for creating unique venues

Bath hoteliers Ian and Christa Taylor have acquired the city’s boutique Dukes Hotel as the latest addition to their upmarket Kaleidoscope portfolio. The 17-bedroom property, pictured, which occupies two Grade I listed townhouses dating back to the 18th century on Great Pulteney Street, was bought in an off-market deal.  It becomes the fourth hotel...

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Sustainable visitor shelter for First World War memorial park designed by team of Bath architects

May 23, 2024
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Sustainable visitor shelter for First World War memorial park designed by team of Bath architects

Bath-based building design experts, led by architectural practices Mark Wray Architects and Grant Associates, have teamed up to design an innovative new visitor shelter for a living memorial site dedicated to the fallen of the First World War. Langley Vale Wood in Epsom, Surrey, is the largest of The Woodland Trust’s four First World War...

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Pioneering app aimed at stamping out fraud in asset finance deals launched by Time Finance

May 23, 2024
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Pioneering app aimed at stamping out fraud in asset finance deals launched by Time Finance

Time Finance, the Bath-headquartered alternative finance lender, has launched technology to help tackle identity fraud in the asset finance sector. Describing the ID&V (identity verification) technology as a significant milestone for the business, the firm said the move would further enhance its customers’ experience when completing an asset finance deal.  Time finance, which specialises...

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Pearson May financial round up

May 23, 2024
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Pearson May financial round up

Each week Bath accountancy firm Pearson May teams up with Bath Business News to bring you the top national finance stories. HMRC receives £51m boost as it struggles with helpline delays  Longer waits and service shortfalls still causing problems. Click here to find out more Warning that unfair banking is harming small firms Treasury says confidence among SMEs has fallen. For more...

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