A long-serving hotel manager and hospitality industry representative has taken his first step into ownership by snapping up an historic hotel and restaurant. Imran Ali, pictured, who has more than 25 years’ experience in the hospitality sector, has acquired the 17th century Well Inn on the outskirts of Shepton Mallet. Imran was previously general manager...
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Law firm Thrings has reached gender parity at partner level following the appointment of experienced commercial property lawyer Salma Maqsood. Salma’s arrival means the firm’s 52 partners are now evenly split between men and women. This reflects a 20% shift over the past six years in a move the firm – which employs more...
Bath workspace design consultancy Interaction has helped a software development firm named as one of the best places to work in the UK expand into new offices designed to promote staff wellbeing. Bristol-based Ghyston, which was founded in 2012 by husband-and-wife team Emily and Ric Hill, is seeking to build a happy workplace community...
Another Bath hotel is to embark on an extensive refurbishment project after its plans were approved by councillors. The Grade-I listed Parade Park Hotel on North Parade, pictured, will undergo ‘essential repair and refurbishment’, its owners South African asset management firm Fairtree has said. The work on the 33-bedroom hotel will also create a...
International healthcare group Alliance Pharma has said new product development and increased marketing will lead to growth in the medium term as it seeks to draw a line under a troubled period. Shares in the Chippenham-headquartered firm, which owns a portfolio of products ranging from anti-dandruff shampoo to stomach ulcer treatments, have fallen by...
