Haydn Thomas, NatWest’s South West regional managing director – business banking, has been appointed as the bank’s head of business development – business banking, for the whole of the UK. As well as overseeing the bank’s business development strategy for business banking, Haydn, pictured - who has worked for NatWest for more than 21 years –...
Another Bath hotel has changed hands as cash-rich investors flock to the city to buy into its continued growth as an upmarket tourist destination. The sale of the Aquae Sulis hotel on Newbridge Road is the latest in a series of deals that has brought new buyers into the market. And according to hospitality...
The £1bn devolution deal and the West of England combined authority formed by it would increase control and resources for business including: Integrated and locally relevant inward investment and trade services, led by Invest in Bristol & Bath Support for developing the West of England Growth Hub Increased support for the Bristol & Bath...
Bath area businesses are being urged to give their views on the West of England devolution proposal, which would bring extra powers to the area along with additional funding worth up to £1bn. Business organisations in the region, including the Institute of Directors (IoD), CBI, FSB and Business West have come together to encourage...
West of England accountancy firm Bishop Fleming, which has a large office in Bath, has been named as one of only a handful of accountants in the region registered to work with ATOL-covered travel businesses. The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) recently toughened up its rules relating to financial reporting by travel sector businesses. Accountants...
Bath-based Epoch Wealth Management has been shortlisted for a coveted national industry award that celebrates excellence in the fields of financial advice and technology. The firm is one of just three national finalists competing for the prestigious title of Leading Adviser Practice (up to 10 advisers) in the Schroders UK Platform Awards 2016. The annual accolades recognise firms,...
The Institute of Directors South West regional chairman Nick Sturge has been appointed to the organisation’s national council as it seeks to ensure that a range of voices from across business are heard as Brexit unfolds. Nick Sturge, pictured, the co-founder and director of Bristol’s Engine Shed innovation hub, is one of a number of...
Bath and the West of England are being promoted as a financial services hotspot capable of attracting major international investment while also playing a lead role in the UK’s emerging financial technology (fintech) industry. The area is being showcased as one of nine UK ‘financial centres of excellence’ by the Government as it looks...
Merger and acquisition activity in the South West climbed by 4.3% in the first half of this year as the economy continued to recover and cash-rich businesses hit the takeover trail. However, the total value of 267 deals was down 15% at £3.08bn against the same period in 2015. And some experts are warning...
Regional accountancy group Milsted Langdon has presented its annual Award for Business & Enterprise to two Bath Royal High School students. The firm, which has an office in Bath, sponsors outstanding business achievement at schools in the South West. General practice manager Dan Kenyon attended the school’s recent end-of-term awards day to hand the...
