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Dementia charity appoints Mowbray Woodwards solicitor as trustee

June 27, 2017
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Dementia charity appoints Mowbray Woodwards solicitor as trustee

Court of Protection, estate planning and care matters lawyer Heledd Wyn, an associate solicitor at Bath law firm Mowbray Woodwards has been appointed to the board of trustees of leading dementia research charity BRACE. Heledd, pictured, is a passionate advocate for helping and supporting vulnerable and older people, their families and their carers. She...

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The LAST WORD: Maeve England, partner, Mogers Drewett, and chair, Bath BID board

June 22, 2017
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The LAST WORD: Maeve England, partner, Mogers Drewett, and chair, Bath BID board

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 Maeve England, a partner at Bath law firm Mogers Drewett and recently appointed chair of the Bath Business Improvement District (BID) board, answers our 10 questions. What was the LAST: Film...

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Running, cycling and dressing down help Royds Withy King reap £23,000 for Dorothy House

June 22, 2017
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Running, cycling and dressing down help Royds Withy King reap £23,000 for Dorothy House

Lawyers and staff from the Bath head office of regional law firm Royds Withy King have raised more than £23,000 for its charity of choice Dorothy House Hospice Care. Fund-raising activities included two Bath Half Marathons, monthly dress down days, an auction of promises, raffles and a sponsored cycle ride from Bath to Paris....

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General Election result: National business reaction

June 9, 2017
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General Election result: National business reaction

The unexpected outcome of the General Election and the resulting hung Parliament has sent shock waves through businesses and the organisations representing them. Carolyn Fairbairn, director-general of the CBI, said it was a serious moment for the UK economy. “The priority must be for politicians to get their house in order and form a functioning government,...

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Bath Economic Question Time to tackle crucial issues affecting the city

June 2, 2017
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Bath Economic Question Time to tackle crucial issues affecting the city

The vital issues affecting Bath’s economy – from Brexit to rail electrification – will come under the spotlight at a major event in the city next week. Taking place the day before Thursday’s General Election, the annual Bath Economic Question Time will have extra relevance this year, with highly-acclaimed economist and public speaker Mark...

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Leaving EU with no deal would harm region, Business West warns in its General Election manifesto

June 1, 2017
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Leaving EU with no deal would harm region, Business West warns in its General Election manifesto

Business West, the region’s largest business group, has warned that leaving the EU without a deal would cause “considerable damage” to many businesses. The organisation behind Bath Chamber of Commerce, said avoiding this outcome “must be a priority” for all General Election candidates standing in constituencies across the West of England. In its manifesto...

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Turnaround in confidence levels by South West firms points to strong growth this year

June 1, 2017
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Turnaround in confidence levels by South West firms points to strong growth this year

Confidence among businesses in the South West is back in positive territory after a sustained period of decline, according to a new survey. The latest quarterly ICAEW Business Confidence Monitor shows investment plans in the region are stronger than the UK average in areas such as employment, staff development and capital investment. The survey findings...

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The LAST WORD: Edward Thompson, associate solicitor, Mowbray Woodwards

May 26, 2017
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The LAST WORD: Edward Thompson, associate solicitor, Mowbray Woodwards

Each week Bath Business News gives a prominent member of the area’s business community the last word on its weekly e-bulletin. This week Edward Thompson, associate solicitor in Mowbray Woodwards’ dispute resolution team, answers our 10 questions. What was the LAST: Film you watched? Empire of the Sun. One of my favourite books and...

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Bath Boules organisers ready to throw the party of the summer – and break a few records

May 26, 2017
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Bath Boules organisers ready to throw the party of the summer – and break a few records

This year’s Bath Boules is set to surpass all previous years with more sponsors, partners and prizes than ever before. Regarded as Bath’s unofficial summer party, the much-loved event this year is staged this weekend, starting tomorrow. As previously, it will be free to attend – whether residents, businesses, visitors, adults or children. Organiser...

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Bath’s economy to come under the spotlight at high-profile Economic Question Time

May 23, 2017
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Bath’s economy to come under the spotlight at high-profile Economic Question Time

Bath business leaders are invited to put their questions to a panel of experts at an Economic Question Time led by highly-acclaimed economist and public speaker Mark Berrisford-Smith. The breakfast event, hosted by Bath law firm Royds Withy King, HSBC Bank and accountants Bishop Fleming, is taking place at Bath Racecourse on June 7...

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