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Brand new name planned by auto group Redde Northgate to reflect its position in changing market

April 26, 2024
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Brand new name planned by auto group Redde Northgate to reflect its position in changing market

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...

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Curo’s team of financial experts help their customers receive £1.5m in unclaimed benefits

April 25, 2024
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Curo’s team of financial experts help their customers receive £1.5m in unclaimed benefits

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...

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Thrings helps to build the case for sustainable construction across the South West

April 25, 2024
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Thrings helps to build the case for sustainable construction across the South West

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...

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Pearson May financial round up

April 25, 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. 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.  ...

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Pioneering approach to helping firms trade overseas lands Business West top international award

April 24, 2024
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Pioneering approach to helping firms trade overseas lands Business West top international award

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...

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West of England Combined Authority appoints Bristol City Council chief executive as new CEO

April 22, 2024
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West of England Combined Authority appoints Bristol City Council chief executive as new CEO

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...

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Ahead of the Agenda: The Week Ahead

April 21, 2024
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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...

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Bath spectacles firm Inspecs says its focus is now back on growth after its trading outlook gets brighter

April 19, 2024
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Bath spectacles firm Inspecs says its focus is now back on growth after its trading outlook gets brighter

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...

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University of Bath students fired up by success of their world-beating hydrogen-powered engine

April 19, 2024
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University of Bath students fired up by success of their world-beating hydrogen-powered engine

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...

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New appointment and promotion signal further expansion for PR and social media firm

April 19, 2024
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New appointment and promotion signal further expansion for PR and social media firm

Carnsight Communications, the boutique public relations and social media agency based near Bath, is continuing to grow with a new appointment and a senior promotion. Laura Witte, who has extensive experience in content creation, e-commerce and social media, has joined the Marshfield-headquartered agency as social media manager while Alexandra Johansen, who joined Carnsight last...

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