Bristol Airport has been officially recognised as a Real Living Wage employer in a move that covers everyone working onsite. The recognition has come from the Real Living Wage Foundation, an independent organisation that champions fair pay. The airport joins more than 12,000 businesses across the UK that voluntarily pay staff more than either the National...
One of Bath’s largest undeveloped former industrial sites has been put up for sale after lying unoccupied for 16 years. The landmark 5.3-acre former Bath Press site on Lower Bristol Road has planning permission for 247 apartments and 30 townhouses, as well as 16,200 sq ft of offices. Owner Abrdn (formerly Aberdeen Standard Investments),...
A digital tech agency, a social housing provider and an organic farm were the Bath winners in a unique awards scheme to champion the best bee-friendly businesses across the West of England. The Bee Bold Awards were set up to recognise pollinator champions – with six organisations landing trophies in two categories at the...
The University of Bath is to work with a firm developing zero-emission aircraft engines as it continues to strengthen its reputation as a major centre for research into the use of hydrogen as an alternative fuel. The three-year project is linking academics from the university with hydrogen-electric aircraft powertrain manufacturer ZeroAvia, which is looking to...
Two businesses have moved into an office building in central Bath following a major upgrade – demonstrating continued strong demand for quality space in the city centre, according to property agents. Trimbridge House, pictured, on Trim St is now home to established cloud communications telecoms provider Gradwell Communications and fast-growing sustainable drinks business...
Business management consultancy SA Group will find out later this month if it has won a prestigious award for its support for ex-Armed Forces personnel. The Trowbridge-based firm, which has been supporting veterans with their new careers since it was founded in 2009, has been shortlisted in the Employer of the Year category of...
Each week Bath accountancy firm Pearson May teams up with Bath Business News to bring you the top national finance stories. HMRC launches VAT time-to-pay portal Eligible businesses can set up payment plans online. Click here for more information Making Tax Digital said to cost £1.3bn The original 2020 launch date was “unviable”. Find out more here
An independent serviced office provider that launched in Bath three years ago is expanding into Bristol to fill what it sees as a gap in the city’s commercial property market. Family-run Bath Office Co. has built a range of properties in its home city since it opened, creating flexible workspace environments and experiences which,...
Accountancy firm Bishop Fleming has recruited a new audit manager as it seeks to build on its record-breaking performance last year. Jennifer Morris, pictured with Bishop Fleming managing partner Andrew Sandiford, joins to strengthen the team as demand for the firm’s audit services increases, most notably in the public sector and education. Her appointment follows the recent...
A creative agency is set for a £1m turnover ahead of target after completing its second deal in two years. Chippenham-based Milk & Tweed forecast reaching the milestone within three years after merging with Boson Media from Bradford on Avon in 2021. Now, having acquired Brighton agency Huxley, it is on course to hit...
