Businesses across Bath and North East Somerset are being offered the chance to take part in a group buying scheme to invest in solar panels and battery storage. The scheme, which is also open to residents, offers a way to save money and cut carbon emissions by investing in solar panels, battery storage and...
Bath-based financial services management consultancy Altus Consulting has boosted its support for West of England sporting initiatives by striking up a partnership with Bristol Bears Women’s Rugby. The firm, which employs around 120 people in Bath, has long supported local football, golf and cricket clubs, as well as backing the Bath-based Great Britain Bobsleigh...
The tussle for ownership of struggling Somerset-based fashion business Mulberry descended into a war of words this week, with retail group Frasers upping its offer but the brand’s majority owner insisting it had no interest in selling up. Frasers, which is controlled by billionaire Mike Ashley, increased its cash bid for Mulberry from £83m...
Small and medium-sized firms in the innovation hotspot of the West of England can tap into funding worth thousands of pounds to protect their intellectual property (IP), such as trademarks, patents and designs. Under the scheme, launched by the West of England Combined Authority (WECA), businesses that meet a number of criteria can access...
Each week Bath accountancy firm Pearson May teams up with Bath Business News to bring you the top national finance stories. Companies House sets date for identity verification changes New director ID requirements will start in early next year For more details, click here IFRS 15 meets expectations despite challenges Positive results, but application hurdles remain for businesses. Click here to...
Impact investor BBRC (Bristol & Bath Regional Capital) has appointed Adam Greenhalgh as its new investment director in a move that strengthens its growing team as it continues to scale its operations. Adam, pictured, joins from the Bristol office of International real estate advisor Savills, where he held the role of associate director. During his seven...
Tax-efficient gift-giving is an essential aspect of estate planning that can significantly reduce your Inheritance Tax (IHT) liabilities while benefiting your loved ones. By carefully planning and utilising the available allowances and exemptions, you can ensure that more of your wealth passes on to your family and less is lost to taxes, writes Pearson...
Each week Bath Business News gives a prominent member of the city’s business community the last word on its weekly e-bulletin. This week FW Capital fund manager David Goodall answers our 10 questions. What was the LAST Film you watched? Twisters – the sequel to the original Twister movie, so it’s all about hurricanes and cyclones. It’s entertaining...
A £300m investment vehicle to help create and grow the West of England’s next generation of innovative science and technology spin-out businesses has been launched with the backing of the University of Bath. The fund aims to drive a much-needed step change in the early-stage capital, expertise and support available to university spin-outs and...
Audit, accountancy, tax and advisory firm Bishop Fleming has swept the board in a prestigious sector awards scheme, being crowned the winner in four categories. The firm, which has one of its eight offices in Bath, landed the flagship Large Firm of the Year accolade at the Accounting Excellence Awards 2024, with its haul...
