The CBI described Rishi Sunak’s first Budget as “bold” in combining the much-needed immediate response to the coronavirus crisis with longer-term measures to boost the economy. Director-general Dame Carolyn Fairbairn, pictured, said the Chancellor had worked against the clock in deeply challenging times to deliver two Budgets in one – the first for national...
Key points from the 2020 Budget so far . . . Growth forecasts updated to 1.4% for 2020 and 1.6% for 2021 Planned rise in alcohol duties cancelled Fuel duty frozen Government to abolish business rates for small shops this year levy on electricity frozen and increased on gas Tax on plastic packaging to...
Key points from Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s first Budget . . . Chancellor started speaking at 12:35pm He says public services are well prepared to tackle coronavirus There is likely to be a "significant" impact on the UK economy but it will return to normal There will be a funding "bridge" for business to help...
Bath-based organisations are being offered a unique opportunity to support their aspiring leaders through a pioneering leadership development programme designed by the city, for the city. Now in its fifth consecutive year, Bath Bridge aims to make the city a more dynamic place to live and work through a world-class programme for its future...
With less than a month to go until nominations close, Bath area directors are being urged to enter one of the South West’s top award schemes recognising excellence and enterprise. The Institute of Directors’ (IoD) South West Director of the Year Awards 2020 aim to champion the region’s outstanding leaders and entrepreneurs. The awards, which...
A course run by Bath’s Mayden Academy IT bootcamp to help more women secure careers in coding and tech has been praised by the regional mayor. The scheme is part of the West of England Combined Authority’s Women into Digital Jobs, Education and Training (WIDJET) project. WIDJET works with women across the region, providing digital...
Pure Planet, the Bath-based business behind the UK’s first app-only energy brand, has been named as the second-best small company to work for in the country. The high-growth firm, which launched in 2016 and now employs more than 80 staff, has been ranked No 2 in this year’s 100 Best Small Companies report. The...
Bath project management consultancy Nine Feet Tall is to support local charity Jessie May this year in a move that coincides with the World Health Organisation (WHO) declaring 2020 the International Year of the Nurse and Midwife. The partnership will involve Nine Feet Tall raising funds for Jessie May through sponsored events as well...
Bath’s burgeoning fintech businesses are helping make the West of England the UK’s leading hotspot for the fast-growing sector, according to a new report published this week. It shows that the Bristol and Bath area has one of the strongest fintech ecosystems in the country, with a high number of fast-growing start-ups and scale-ups. The research, by...
The Bath area’s entrepreneurial spirit has been recognised as the best in the West in a business awards scheme that champions the region’s ‘ones to watch’ – with five of the nine trophies going to firms, organisations or individuals based in and around the city. Paulton-based data management specialist 101 Data Solutions landed the...
