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Learning disability charity seeking £10k in just a month to make its inclusive garden dream a reality

November 23, 2023
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Learning disability charity seeking £10k in just a month to make its inclusive garden dream a reality

Businesses and individuals from the Bath area are being urged to support the launch of a nature-focused initiative for adults with a learning disability – with only four weeks to raise the funds to make it reality. Community interest organisation (CIO) and registered charity See Me Be has secured land on an organic beef farm...

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Planners and developers gather to find out more about biodiversity net gain at event hosted by Thrings

November 23, 2023
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Planners and developers gather to find out more about biodiversity net gain at event hosted by Thrings

Legal experts from Thrings’ planning and environment team joined property developers, planners and architects at an event exploring the impact of biodiversity net gain (BNG). The gathering of 30-plus experts covered a range of related topics, including how the concept – which aims to ensure the habitat for wildlife is in a better state...

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Pearson May financial round up

November 23, 2023
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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. Tax advisers call for Making Tax Digital rethink Current approach could conflict with tax simplification aims. Click here or more information. Many pension holders unaware of what happens to funds after death Less than half know their pension goes...

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Bristol Airport beats rivals from across the world to land prestigious sustainability award

November 23, 2023
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Bristol Airport beats rivals from across the world to land prestigious sustainability award

Bristol Airport has been named among the most sustainable in the world in recognition of its ambitious plan to achieve net zero on its operations by 2030. The airport, which is currently being expanded to increase its capacity from 10m to 12m passengers a year, topped the Sustainable Airport (strategy, culture & ethos) category...

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Rotork expecting to achieve strong revenue growth as it recovers from global supply chain headache

November 22, 2023
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Rotork expecting to achieve strong revenue growth as it recovers from global supply chain headache

Supply chain problems that were holding back deliveries to customers of Bath manufacturer Rotork earlier in the year are now easing, the group has said. Rotork, which designs and makes flow control equipment for the international oil, gas, water and chemical industries, had been hit by worldwide bottlenecks, including a major shortage of microchips...

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Autumn Statement 2023: Business West says region has missed out yet again

November 22, 2023
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Autumn Statement 2023: Business West says region has missed out yet again

Business West, the region’s largest business organisation, voiced its disappointment that, once again, the West of England had been overlooked when it came to major government spending commitments. Its director of policy Matt Griffith, pictured, pointed out the region had failed to be selected as one of the government’s investment zones – “the second time...

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Autumn Statement 2023: Regional political reaction

November 22, 2023
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Autumn Statement 2023: Regional political reaction

West of England Metro Mayor Dan Norris attacked Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's Autumn Statement for failing to tackle key, long-standing issues for the region The Labour mayor, pictured, who leads the West of England Combined Authority, said: “After 13 years of Conservative Government, the question West of England residents will be asking at the next...

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Autumn Statement 2023: Bath business reaction

November 22, 2023
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Autumn Statement 2023: Bath business reaction

Bath business leaders have reacted to Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's Autumn Statement.  Ed Rimmer, pictured, chief executive officer of Bath-headquartered alternative funder Time Finance, welcomed the business tax relief. "What businesses needed from today’s Autumn Statement were conditions for growth and while there is clearly more to be shared on the Chancellor’s measures to boost...

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Autumn Statement 2023: Key points . . .

November 22, 2023
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Autumn Statement 2023: Key points . . .

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has delivered his Autumn Statement. The key points were: The statement included 110 measures to boost the economy by £20bn a year, according to Mr Hunt. All alcohol duties frozen.  Benefits to go up by 6.7% next year, based on the inflation rate for September. Increase in State pension by 8.5% to...

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New regional management structure aims to boost Andrew Brownsword Hotels

November 22, 2023
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New regional management structure aims to boost Andrew Brownsword Hotels

Bath-headquartered Andrew Brownsword Hotels has strengthened its management team by creating four new regional general manager roles. The family-owned group, which owns 13 properties around the UK including The Bath Priory, pictured, said the general managers would oversee additional properties within the group and drive forward business. The group’s hotels also include the award-winning...

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