Ahead of the Agenda: The Week Ahead

July 7, 2024
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Monday July 8 Finals: Induction Healthcare Group, Solid State Trading announcement: Hunting Tuesday July 9 Finals: Celebrus Technologies, Loungers, Begbies Traynor Group, TPXImpact Holdings Interims: Velocity Composites, Synectics Economic announcement: BRC sales monitor Wednesday July 10 Q2 result: PageGroup Trading announcements: LionTrust Asset Management, Barratt Developments Thursday July 11 Finals: Jet2, Ilika, Twentyfour Income Fund Trading announcements: Hays Group, Wood Group (John) Economic...

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Period of major economic growth forecast for the region following General Election, survey says

July 5, 2024
Period of major economic growth forecast for the region following General Election, survey says

Nearly half of South West businesses believe the General Election will lead to significant economic expansion in the region over the next six months, a new survey has revealed. Research commissioned by accountancy firm Monahans, which has seven offices in the region, including in Bath, shows 47% of business owners are confident that market...

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Business West urges new Labour government to invest in region so it can meet its full economic potential

July 5, 2024
Business West urges new Labour government to invest in region so it can meet its full economic potential

The organisation behind Bath Chamber of Commerce has called on the newly elected government to ensure the West of England’s potential is fully harnessed, including investing in its growth sectors such as green energy. Business West welcomed Labour’s commitment to an “enduring partnership” with business to deliver the economic growth and stability that the...

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The shortlist for this year’s coveted SPARKies shines a light on the very best of the region’s tech sector

July 5, 2024
The shortlist for this year’s coveted SPARKies shines a light on the very best of the region’s tech sector

Bath and Bristol’s top tech pioneers and innovators will be recognised next week at the SPARKies, the awards that showcase the leading individuals, products and firms in the sector. Launched in 2012, the annual awards have grown to become the most-respected accolades of their kind in the region, attracting hundreds of entries from across the West...

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‘Clear strategy’ for growth pays off at Time Finance as profits and revenues continue to tick up

July 5, 2024
‘Clear strategy’ for growth pays off at Time Finance as profits and revenues continue to tick up

Time Finance, the Bath-headquartered alternative finance lender, has hailed the success of its strategy after clocking up strong increases in revenues and profits. The firm, which specialises in a range of funding services spanning invoice finance, business loans and asset-based lending, has grown rapidly in recent years after deciding to concentrate on own-booking lending.  ...

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Recruitment headaches mount for West of England businesses as skills shortages show no signs of easing

July 5, 2024
Recruitment headaches mount for West of England businesses as skills shortages show no signs of easing

Nearly seven in 10 West of England firms have struggled to recruit staff over the past three months, particularly for skilled manual/technical and professional/managerial roles, according to a major new survey. Despite this problem, 79% of firms are looking to take on full-time workers and just under half are offering permanent positions, the latest Quarterly...

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