The government’s energy support scheme for firms has been welcomed by business groups in Bath as giving them vital breathing space in the face of soaring bills. But Business West, the region’s largest business group and the organisation behind Bath Chamber of Commerce, urged ministers to provide more details of longer-term protection for vulnerable firms beyond the...
The future of Bath as a vibrant business centre will go under the spotlight next Tuesday at a special conference in the city. The sell-out event, which is being staged by the Bath Business Improvement District (BID), will give firms the opportunity to have their say about the city’s future as an innovative hub...
Each week Bath accountancy firm Pearson May and Bath Business News team up to bring you the top national finance stories. Over half of UK adults looking to boost income Cost of living crisis continues to impact personal finances. Find out more here Economy grew by 0.2% in July Soaring inflation contributes to slow growth. Click here for...
The government has been urged to give more details about how it intends to help struggling businesses with soaring energy bills a week after assurances its price guarantee plan for consumers would also apply to them. Business West, the region’s largest business group and the organisation behind Bath Chamber of Commerce, welcomed the announcement...
Regional accountancy and advisory firm Bishop Fleming has welcomed its highest ever number of apprentices into the business. The 60-strong intake – made up of 42 university graduates and 18 school leavers – represents a third year of successive growth in apprentice numbers at the firm, which has an office in Bath, and comes...
Three members of the wealth management team at regional accountancy firm Old Mill have been promoted as it continues with its strategy of doubling in size and become the fastest-growing practice in the South West. The firm, which has offices in Chippenham, Wells, Yeovil and Exeter, is aiming to ‘retain and promote’ current staff as well...
We have seen over recent months a flurry of people being contacted by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) in connection with rental income they have received, but which they haven’t reported on a Tax Return. Sometimes this can go back as far as 20 years, writes Pearson May partner Jacqui Bowden. If you have income...
A University of Bath spin-out business is to commercialise its world-beating 100% needle-free blood sugar monitor in a move that could have huge applications for chronic diseases such as diabetes. Transdermal Diagnostics, which was launched in March, has raised £1.1m in a pre-seed round investment to further develop and bring to market its pioneering...
Each week Bath accountancy firm Pearson May and Bath Business News team up to bring you the top national finance stories. HMRC releases MTD for ITSA guidance New framework will be mandatory from April 2024. Find out more here Companies House to launch single sign-in Launch aimed for this autumn. Click here to find out more
Bath-headquartered alternative funder Time Finance has continued to strength its key asset finance division with the appointment of a new broker manager. Lauren Sharples is the latest in a series of appointments aimed at taking forward the group’s growth strategy. Time Finance, which also offers invoice, property and vehicle finance along with commercial loans,...
