Bath accountancy firm Pearson May and Bath Business News team up with each week to bring you the top national finance stories. Deadline approaches for SME Brexit support grant Lesser publicised grant for the UK’s smaller exporters. Read more here IFS reveals life-cycle patterns in pension saving Could future auto-enrolment increases kick in at key moments in...
The South West is England’s top region for business innovation, according to a new report by the CBI – but it faces challenges over its low productivity and skills gap. The CBI report also reveals that low levels of unemployment and short commuting times compared to other parts of England gives the South West...
Accountancy and business advice firm Azets has appointed Paul Haley as director of audit & assurance for its South West and Wales region, Paul, pictured, who specialises in internal audit services, was formerly internal audit manager for four and a half years at Tata Steel Europe in Port Talbot. Prior to his role at Tata...
Private equity provider YFM has promoted David Wrench to equity partner as it continues to strengthen its investment team. David, pictured, joined YFM just over a year ago as an investment director with a particular focus on the South West market. Since becoming part of YFM team, David has helped complete four new investments, including...
With just over a month gone of the current tax year, if you haven’t done so already then now is a good time to review your and your family’s personal finances and tax positions for the current tax year, perhaps before your thoughts turn to your much anticipated summer holiday! writes Pearson May partner...
Lloyds Bank has bolstered its commercial banking team in the South West with three senior appointments. Alison Whistance is the new regional director of regional business development, while Carmen Peacock is now co-head of the bank’s Corporate & Institutional Coverage (CIC) division, which supports businesses with revenues of £100m and above. The pair, along with new relationship...
A family tourist attraction on Bath’s doorstep has become the first in the South West to allow visitors to pay for their tickets using cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin. Avon Valley Adventure and Wildlife Park at Keynsham now accepts Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ethereum, Dai, Litecoin and USD coin having recently reopened following the easing of...
A £12.7m battery storage project planned for construction alongside one of the UK’s largest solar parks has new owners. The 50MW Sandridge Battery Storage project between Melksham and Bromham has been bought by JLEN, the listed environmental infrastructure fund, and Foresight Solar Fund, which owns the neighbouring 200-acre Sandridge solar park. The lithium-ion battery...
Privately-owned bank C. Hoare & Co. has appointed Bath-based high net worth client specialist Emily Corbett as a senior relationship manager to lead its growth in the South West. The appointment forms part of the London-based bank’s broader strategy to expand its presence and customer base in the UK’s regions and follows the launch of...
Regional accountancy firm Milsted Langdon has promoted Guy Armitage-Norton to partner in recognition of his work and commitment to adding value to the businesses he advises. Guy, pictured, works across the firm’s Bath and Bristol offices providing pragmatic support on accounting, auditing and financial reporting tailored to the specific needs of his clients. He...
