Six businesses from the Bath area ranging from a cheesemaker to an online publisher have gained prestigious Queen’s Awards for their outstanding achievements in international trade and sustainable development. BMT Defence Services, which employs 245 people in Bath, has won an international trade award. The firm, part of the BMT Group, was formed in...
Bath-based internet will give advice on growing a business at an event in the city next week. focussing on investment for expansion, raising finance and business planning. Mr Heath, pictured, will paint a robust picture of how a firm’s accountant should be helping grow the business with a talk focused on business and personal...
Fast-growing West accountants and financial advisory firm Old Mill is continuing to expand by doubling the size of its Exeter office. In the past six months Old Mill has relocated its Shepton Mallet office to Wells and its Yeovil office to a larger property in the centre of town after outgrowing both buildings. The...
Bath-based specialist building contractor Halsall Construction has completed two zero-carbon homes that produce more energy than they use for housing association Alliance Homes, the first in North Somerset. The three-bedroom houses in Portishead were commissioned as a practical trial of low and zero-carbon technologies and construction in everyday use by their service teams and...
Can’t decide whether to splash out to see your favourite band on their European tour or go skiing? These days you can do both, writes travel editor ANNE GORRINGE With veteran bands like The Stones charging an arm and a leg for their concert tickets, it could be wiser to spend your money on...
More firms from the Bath area will be encouraged to trade overseas in events staged in the region as part of the second annual Export Week. UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) South West has teamed up with partners and business organisations to organise the week-long programme between May 13 and 17. While developed economies...
Bath-based architect practice Stubbs Rich has promoted Garry Davies and Andy Battle to become associates. Both have worked at Stubbs Rich for more than six years, contributing to its success by designing and completing major projects for some of its long-standing clients. In his new role, Garry will work on the more technically challenging...
A team of undercover inspectors have voted The Manor House Hotel in Castle Combe as one of the UK’s top afternoon tea venues for its quality, range and service in the Award of Excellence category in the Tea Guild’s prestigious 2013 Tea Guild Awards. The Manor House was one of 37 city and countryside...
Bristol Airport has further expanded its passenger facilities with the completion of work on its new £600,000 Aspire Lounge. It replaces the old executive lounge, increasing the space 50% and introducing improvements for passengers wanting to relax in style before boarding a flight. Aimed at both business and leisure travellers, the lounge will be...
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