Bath’s law firms are celebrating their success in gaining positive comments in this year’s Legal 500, the industry’s respected reference tool. The city’s two largest firms, Thrings and Withy King, are listed among the South West’s ‘regional heavyweights’ – a table dominated by Bristol firms. Things is also named among the top firms for...
Open innovation is key to identifying the industries of the future on which UK prosperity will depend, and the Bristol & Bath Science Park offers an exciting place to accelerate this in the South West. That was the message delivered by writer and economist Will Hutton, who was speaking at the park’s first anniversary...
Chippenham-based specialist IT and software firm SciSys today shrugged off an 11% fall in half-year pre-tax profits – partly caused by customers delaying spending until after the Olympics – and stressed it would comfortably meet market expectations for the full year. The firm, which serves a range of sectors spanning space and defence to media,...
Need a break from the daily commute? Bath Business News Travel Editor ANNE GORRINGE swaps a drive on the M32 for the stunning location of….the M32, a restaurant with breath-taking views and a great Sunday morning breakfast. Tempted? Read on to discover why Salzburg is great for a city break. Above: Looking out over...
InterCasino, one of the world’s first online casino gaming sites, has launched its new global brand campaigns, which have been planned and created by Bath-based communications specialists TheAgency. The campaign will include multiple media channels, on and offline. The first burst, consisting of TV advertising, TV sponsorship and online display advertising, went live across...
Employers must think imaginatively about pay and benefits if the Government’s new auto-enrolment scheme is to be a win-win for employer and employee. The message comes from pensions expert Rob Atkins of Bath-based employee benefits specialist Fidelius. Auto-enrolment, which comes into effect next Monday for large firms, obliges employers to enrol eligible staff in...
Italian restaurant and deli chain Carluccio’s opened its new Bath outlet with a glittering party attended by figures from the city’s tourism, cultural and heritage sectors. Antonio Carluccio, the ‘godfather’ of Italian cuisine in the UK, welcomed guests to the 66th restaurant bearing his name. Guests included the Mayor and Mayoress of Bath and...
Organisers of a high-level exclusive conference tackling issues of leadership and corporate responsibility for directors have just a few places left to fill. The event, part of the Board 2020 seminar series, will put the spotlight on how, in a rapidly-changing environment, businesses should present themselves to the world. The conference takes place from...
Wincanton, the Chippenham-based supply chain and logistics group, has secured a multi-million pound agreement with DIY chain B&Q which includes managing its 1m sq ft showroom fulfilment centre. The massive Burton-on-Trent centre houses B&Q’s kitchen, bathroom and bedroom ranges. Under the new contract Wincanton will handle around 9m cases of merchandise a year. Under...
A number of international science and technology-based companies are about to move to the Bristol & Bath Science Park – strengthening its role as the innovation hub for the region. Details of the new arrivals will be released today to coincide with an event to mark its first anniversary which will also hear from...
