£100m fund to position the West of England as a leader in renewable energy and green technology

September 20, 2024
£100m fund to position the West of England as a leader in renewable energy and green technology

An investment fund worth £100m is to be set up to help finance the West of England’s drive towards a green economy, including supplying up to 36,000 homes with renewable energy. The fund was approved by the West of England Combined Authority, which has committed £10m of new investment. According to Metro Mayor Dan...

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Venture fund on a mission to help positive impact firms backs female-led enterprise in inaugural deal

September 20, 2024
Venture fund on a mission to help positive impact firms backs female-led enterprise in inaugural deal

An impact-driven venture fund based near Bath has completed its first deal, investing £235,000 into a start-up aiming to end disadvantage for women in the workplace. Aer Venture Studios has been launched by Aer Studios, a creative technology firm headquartered in Corsham. It plans to work with founders and their teams by providing the creative...

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Bath’s Interaction helps Runway East take off in the West Midlands with their 10th co-working project

September 16, 2024
Bath’s Interaction helps Runway East take off in the West Midlands with their 10th co-working project

Interaction, the Bath-based workplace design firm, has completed its 10th major project for co-working space provider Runway East following its expansion into the Midlands. The scheme, pictured, in Birmingham’s landmark Arca building includes a large breakout area, three refreshment points – each with a distinct identity – and a roof terrace with panoramic views of the city.  The flexible...

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The Welcome Party is breaking barriers, challenging perceptions and driving change. Here’s how Bath’s businesses can get involved

September 16, 2024
The Welcome Party is breaking barriers, challenging perceptions and driving change. Here’s how Bath’s businesses can get involved

In today’s business landscape, where diversity and inclusion are essential for success, public events like The Welcome Party offer more than just entertainment – they provide a vital platform for shifting perceptions and building stronger, more inclusive communities. This new event, which takes place in Bristol on 7 November to celebrate the talents and stories of...

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Ahead of the Agenda: The Week Ahead

September 15, 2024
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Monday September 16 Final: Wilmington Interims: AOTI, Greencoat Renewables, M P Evans Group, Facilities by ADF, HydrogenOne Capital Growth, Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Tuesday September 17 Finals: Litigation Capital Management, Springfield Properties, Ferguson Enterprises, Target Healthcare REIT Interims: JTC, Good Energy Group, Kingfisher, EKF Diagnostics Holdings, Fintel, Billington Holdings, EJF Investments, Northcoders Group, GCP Asset Backed Income Fund, Team17...

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Inspecs now looking forward to a brighter end to 2024 following order boost and reduced costs

September 13, 2024
Inspecs now looking forward to a brighter end to 2024 following order boost and reduced costs

Strong trading over the summer and an uptick in new orders means Inspecs, the Bath-headquartered eyewear firm, is focusing on a better second half after seeing a fall in revenue earlier this year. The group, which designs and makes a wide range of spectacles, lenses and frames for worldwide sale, suffered a 7.3% fall...

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