Ahead of the Agenda: The Week Ahead

August 11, 2024
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Monday August 12 Interims: Stelrad Group, Team Internet Group, Marshalls Tuesday August 13 Interims: Flutter Entertainment, Dowlais Group, Genuit Group, Georgia Capital Trading announcement: Gem Diamonds  Economic announcement: Producer price index, Claimant count rate, Unemployment rate Wednesday August 14 Interims: AB Ignitis Grupe, Balfour Beatty, Aviva, Atalaya Mining, Intelligent Ultrasound Group Q2 result: Telecom Egypt Economic announcements: Retail price index, Consumer...

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French motor oil firm to site its first UK base in Bath as city’s office market powers ahead

August 9, 2024
French motor oil firm to site its first UK base in Bath as city’s office market powers ahead

Motul, the French engine oil and lubricants manufacturer, is to open an office in Bath in a major boost to the city’s commercial property market. The firm, a long-term partner of emblematic international racing competitions such as the Dakar Rally and the 24 Hours of Le Mans, is the latest to take space in the...

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‘Year of progress’ in the pipeline for Rotork as markets recover and its new focus starts to pay off

August 9, 2024
‘Year of progress’ in the pipeline for Rotork as markets recover and its new focus starts to pay off

Sales, profits and operating margins all increased at Bath-headquartered specialist manufacturer Rotork in the first half of this year as markets improved and it started benefiting from a refocusing of the business. As a result, the group, which designs and makes high-quality flow control equipment for the global oil, gas, water and power industries,...

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B Corp certification reflects Good Energy’s commitment to purpose beyond profit

August 8, 2024
B Corp certification reflects Good Energy’s commitment to purpose beyond profit

Good Energy, the 100% renewable electricity group, has become the latest West of England firm to be gain B Corp accreditation, the global standard for purpose-led business. The Chippenham-headquartered group was one of the originators of the purpose-led business movement in the UK when it was founded in 1999 with a mission to power...

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Bath Business Blog: Rebecca Dennis, partner, Goughs Solicitors. An essential guide to employment rights under the new government

August 7, 2024
Bath Business Blog: Rebecca Dennis, partner, Goughs Solicitors. An essential guide to employment rights under the new government

The recent King’s Speech set out the legislative agenda for the new Labour government, with two draft bills that would enhance employment rights for employees.  The reality is that there is no cost to the Treasury in making the planned change – but the same cannot be said for employers.  Here is our short...

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New report calls for action to help small retailers and halt further decline of region’s high streets

August 5, 2024
New report calls for action to help small retailers and halt further decline of region’s high streets

Nearly half of all small shops in the South West could be forced to close down without business rate relief, according to a major new report into the state of the region’s high streets. Business rates remain a “huge burden” on small retailers, says the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), which commissioned the research.  ...

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