A multi-million pound ‘supercluster’ co-led by the University of Bath has been launched to position the West of England as the UK’s hydrogen powerhouse. The far-reaching project brings together academic, civic and industry leaders to unlock the huge potential of the region’s hydrogen ecosystem. Harnessing clean green hydrogen to decarbonise the region’s transport, energy...
More electric vehicles have been bought by Bath & North East Somerset Council as it continues to seek to cut carbon emissions and save on fuel costs. The eight fully electric Nissan Townstar vans will be the first to be added to its highway maintenance fleet and used by street works, public right of...
The slowdown in consumer spending triggered by the cost of living crisis is continuing to hit Bath-based global media group Future, with growth at the firm slowing markedly over the past year. Future, which had been a star performer of the UK and US media sectors overs recent years, said it had put in...
The iconic Bath Christmas Market returns next month with more than 200 traders already signed up and with sustainability a priority. Most of the stallholders at the market, which opens on 23 November, will be selling a wide range of festive gifts, food and drink – most of them locally sourced – during the...
Bath area businesses are being urged to share their views on the skills needed by their industry to help build a stronger economy for the West of England. Business West, the organisation behind Bath Chamber of Commerce, will use the feedback from firms to draw up its Local Skills Improvement Plans (LSIPs). Over the...
Each week Bath accountancy firm Pearson May teams up with Bath Business News to bring you the top national finance stories. HMRC helpline waiting times set to increase ICAEW says decision represents a ‘new low’ for HMRC. Click here for more information. BoE to test general insurers in 2025 Stress testing has been common since the 2008 financial crisis....
Stone King chair Alison Allen has just achieved the impressive milestone of a quarter of a century at the Bath-headquartered law firm. When she joined the firm it had just one other office in London but has since grown considerably and now operates nationally, with additional offices in Bristol, Birmingham, Cambridge, Leeds and Manchester. ...
A record number of promotions have been made by law firm Thrings as it continues to strengthen its teams at all levels. As well as six new partners, its latest promotions round also includes 10 new senior associates and six associates in a move the firm said reflected its plan for growth across its offices...
The organisation tasked with putting healthcare innovation at the heart of the NHS in Bath and across the West of England has rebranded following its relicensing for a further five years. The West of England Academic Health Science Network (AHSN) has become Health Innovation West of England to better reflect its role in delivering...
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