A hard-hitting documentary produced by University of Bath filmmakers that highlights the working conditions of cobalt miners in Africa has been shown at the United Nations to raise awarenss of their plight. Cobalt Rush was produced in-house by university development scholar Prof Roy Maconachie, filmmaker Simon Wharf and Dr Bossissi Nkuba, a specialist in mining governance...
Redde Northgate, the mobility and automotive services group that includes Bath-based specialist vehicle accident management firm Redde, is to seek the permission of its shareholders to change its name. The group, formed nearly four years ago from the merger of Redde and light commercial vehicle hire business Northgate, wants to rebrand as ZIGUP – a...
The customer accounts team at Bath-based housing association and housebuilder Curo have used their financial expertise to put more than £1.5m into individuals and families’ pockets and purses over the past year. The dedicated team helps users increase their income by accessing benefits and grants they might otherwise have not known about. As a...
Law firm Thrings, which has an office in Bath, is helping promote environmentally focused change in the South West’s booming construction sector by contributing to a guide showing how the industry can achieve a more resilient future. Called Net Zero in the South West – Drive the Change, the publication is the latest in a...
Each week Bath accountancy firm Pearson May teams up with Bath Business News to bring you the top national finance stories. Millions must boost pensions to avert retirement crisis Number of pensioners renting could double by 2041. Click here to find out more Government borrowing higher than forecast Borrowing for the year £6.6 billion higher than expected. ...
The international trade team at regional business organisation Business West has been recognised in a major awards scheme for its use of digital innovation. The 21-strong team of trade specialists, which helps firms across the UK growth through successful overseas trading, has become known over recent years for consistently pushing the boundaries of innovation...
The chief executive of Bristol City Council, Stephen Peacock, is to join the West of England Combined Authority as its new CEO. Stephen, pictured, was previously the city council’s executive director for growth and regeneration. Among his previous roles was executive director of enterprise and innovation at the South West of England Regional Development Agency (SWRDA), which...
Monday April 22 Finals: Frenkel Topping Group, Elixirr International, Brave Bison Group, Mobico Group Interim: Ten Lifestyle Group Tuesday April 23 Finals: Maintel Holdings, Tinybuild, Eleco, Alliance Pharma, Property Franchise Group, Alphawave IP Group, Asa International, Trellus Health Interim: Associated British Foods Trading announcements: Taylor Wimpey, Jupiter Fund Management Economic announcement: Public sector net borrowing Wednesday April 24 Finals: 1Spatial, Sanderson...
Inspecs, the Bath-headquartered eyewear firm, has said it is currently seeing more encouraging trading following what it called a disappointing end to 2023 and a slow start to this year. The firm, which designs and manufactures a wide range of spectacles, lenses and frames for worldwide sale, made a pre-tax profit of £200,000 last...
A team of engineering students at the University of Bath have become the first in the world to successfully build and run a hydrogen-fuelled engine. The 15-strong Bath Hydrogen team made the breakthrough with their hydrogen-powered internal combustion – or H2ICE – engine, pictured. Engines of this type are not currently commercially available, although...
