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Boardroom changes at Time Finance as asset-backed lender targets further expansion

September 20, 2023
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Boardroom changes at Time Finance as asset-backed lender targets further expansion

Time Finance, the Bath-headquartered alternative lender, has appointed two new independent non-executive directors as it reshapes its board ahead of the departure of two long-serving directors. Tracy Watkinson, an accomplished executive with more than 20 years of finance and commercial experience, and Paul Hird, who has a background of 30-plus years in the finance...

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Stone King continues to develop in its young talent by recruiting new apprentices and trainees

September 20, 2023
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Stone King continues to develop in its young talent by recruiting new apprentices and trainees

Three apprentices and a trainee solicitor have joined Bath-headquartered national law firm Stone King. Tag Rowe, pictured bottom-right, took part in the 10,000 Black Interns scheme this summer at Stone King and has now joined the firm as an apprentice solicitor. Also joining as an apprentice solicitor is Ifthikharul Hoque, top-left, while Keeana Calibuso,...

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Bath Business Blog: Ben Morris, head of people and performance, Mogers Drewett. Why business coaching shouldn’t only be for senior executives

September 18, 2023
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Bath Business Blog: Ben Morris, head of people and performance, Mogers Drewett. Why business coaching shouldn’t only be for senior executives

Analogies between sport and business are common when talking about coaching. But people in business often forget that sportspeople spend a lot of time practising, whereas in business we tend to focus on doing the performance bit. We rarely give much thought to addressing potential issues that could hamper our performance at work, such...

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Ahead of the Agenda: The Week Ahead

September 18, 2023
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Monday September 18 Finals: City of London Investment Group, Enteq Technologies, Brown Advisory US Smaller Companies Interims: HG Capital Trust, The Artisanal Spirits Company, Futura Medical, Greencoat Renewables, Facilities by ADF, S4 Capital, Downing Renewables & Infrastructure, Elixirr International, Deltex Medical Group, O’Key Group, Trident Royalties, Bango, Petrel Resources, Christie Group Trading announcement: B.P. Marsh & Partners...

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‘Best UK university for social inclusion’ accolade for Bath Spa in prestigious guide

September 15, 2023
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‘Best UK university for social inclusion’ accolade for Bath Spa in prestigious guide

Bath Spa University was today named as the University of the Year for Social Inclusion by The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024 while the University of Bath has maintained its place at No 8 in the publication’s prestigious league table. Bath Spa’s accolade recognises its commitment to empowering students from all backgrounds with the opportunity to study and...

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Bath TV production firm pulls back the curtain on history’s best sex stories in latest series

September 15, 2023
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Bath TV production firm pulls back the curtain on history’s best sex stories in latest series

A Bath-based independent television production company has teamed up with Amanda Holden to make a series that promises to “make history sexy”. The actress, presenter and Britain’s Got Talent judge, pictured, has described One Tribe TV’s Sex: A Bonkers History as “Horrible Histories for adults”. The firm says the new five-part Sky History series, which begins...

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Bath’s future as a thriving business location to go under the spotlight at conference

September 15, 2023
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Bath’s future as a thriving business location to go under the spotlight at conference

Bath Business Conference returns later this month after last year’s success, with organisers Bath BID expanding it into a day-long event with inspiring workshops and networking opportunities. 2022’s conference was attended by nearly 200 local businesses, who came together to raise pressing issues facing their operations. Taking place on 29 September at the Apex...

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The LAST WORD: Robin Phillips, residential property partner, Mogers Drewett

September 14, 2023
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The LAST WORD: Robin Phillips, residential property partner, Mogers Drewett

Each week Bath Business News gives a prominent member of the city’s business community the last word on our weekly e-bulletin. This week Robin Phillips, residential property partner at law firm Mogers Drewett, answers our 10 questions.  What was the LAST:  Film you watched? I haven’t been to the cinema for a long time. The last film I...

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Live webinar: How to finance solar PV

September 14, 2023
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Live webinar: How to finance solar PV

What are the commercial finance options for solar PV and is it worth the investment? Join an independent panel of experts at this live webinar on Tuesday 3 October and get all your questions answered.  Solar PV is leapfrogging ahead of other energy sources across Europe and taking an ever-increasing share of energy generation...

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Pearson May financial round up

September 14, 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. HMRC recognises that R&D system needs improvements But  the Chartered Institute of Taxation remains concerned about HMRC’s ‘volume approach’ to claims. Find out more here 13% of UK adults never plan on retiring, new survey suggests It also...

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