Law firm Thrings, which has an office in Bath, has been recognised by the National Farmers Union (NFU) for its “comprehensive advice” and “consistent excellent service” to the agriculture sector. The firm is this year’s winner of the prestigious Tim Sell Excellence Award, which acknowledges the outstanding work of law firms in supporting the...
Asbestos remains the biggest cause of work-related deaths in the UK, according to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). Around 5,000 people die every year from asbestos-related diseases which can take decades to develop and cannot be cured. And yet many people who own or occupy commercial property are unaware of their responsibilities when...
Bath’s reputation as the UK’s most romantic city has been boosted by the arrival of Channel 4’s First Dates, filmed at The Botanist restaurant in Milsom Place. With couples still loved-up from Valentine’s Day this week, Bath Business News travel editor Anne Gorringe – who was lucky enough to sit in on some of the programme's filming –...
Monday February 12 Nothing listed Tuesday February 13 Q1 result: TUI AG Economic announcements: Unemployment rate, Claimant count rate Wednesday February 14 Final: Coca-Cola HBC Interims: Dunelm Group, Pan African Resources Trading announcement: Severn Trent Economic announcements: Retail price index, Consumer price index, Producer price index Thursday February 15 Finals: Relx, Centrica Interim: MJ Gleeson Q1 result: Benchmark Holdings Economic announcements: GDP, Manufacturing production,...
Bath’s retail property market was “remarkably resilient” last year despite the cost of living crisis hitting high streets across the UK, according to a new report. Bath remained a firm favourite for national chains while food and drink operators continued to target the city, analysis by South West commercial property agents Aldert King shows....
Designability, the Bath-based charity that enables disabled people to live with greater independence through well-designed products, has appointed a leading digital and tech entrepreneur as its new CEO. Jim Bowes, pictured, has more than 20 years’ experience as a founder, leader and consultant in a wide range of start-ups, commercial, public sector and not-for-profit...
Bath Building Society’s chief financial officer Richard Ingle is to be promoted to chief executive officer next month, replacing Kevin Gray, who has been in the role for nearly six years. Richard, pictured, joined the society, which has more than 20,000 savers and 1,200 mortgage customers, as chief financial officer (CFO) in 2022, having...
An apprentice with Bath law firm Stone King has won a national award for the most outstanding intern. Tag Rowe, pictured, an apprentice solicitor in the law firm’s employment team, was presented with the Alexander Paul Award at an event held by the 10,000 Interns Foundation. Tag started at Stone King last year through...
Bath-based workplace design and build company Interaction has expanded its team with six new appointments following a string of project wins. The firm, which recently moved to new state-of-the-art offices, has appointed construction industry specialist Ollie Caunt as contracts director. Ollie, pictured, will head Interaction’s contracts team and help manage a growing pipeline of...
As the end of the 2023/24 tax year approaches on 5 April, it is also a good time to review your affairs, making the most of opportunities to maximise your income and minimise your tax, writes Pearson May partner Jacqui Bowden. Some tax planning may require action to be taken before 5 April. I...
