New specialist fund for Bath’s army of artistic freelancers aims to boost city’s creative sector

May 15, 2024
New specialist fund for Bath’s army of artistic freelancers aims to boost city’s creative sector

Freelancers working in Bath’s creative sector can access grants of up to £2,000 to develop their skills or create new work. The payments have been made available under a special £200,000 fund launched by the West of England Combined Authority (WECA).  With freelancers making up 47% of workers in the region’s world-leading creative industries...

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Pearson May Financial Update: Reporting benefits and expenses

May 15, 2024
Pearson May Financial Update: Reporting benefits and expenses

It is important at this time of year not to overlook the filing deadline for any forms ‘P11D’ that may be required to report certain benefits and expenses provided to employees in the tax year ended 5 April 2024, writes Pearson May partner Jacqui Bowden. Any forms required must be submitted to HM Revenue...

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Appointment of partner ‘with farming in her blood’ strengthens Mogers Drewett’s agriculture team

May 15, 2024
Appointment of partner ‘with farming in her blood’ strengthens Mogers Drewett’s agriculture team

Bath legal and financial planning firm Mogers Drewett has appointed experienced agriculture lawyer Tracy Neal as a partner in its growing team. Tracy, pictured, joins the firm’s specialist agricultural law team from Battens Solicitors in Dorset, where she was joint head of agriculture and rural property.  A former tenant farmer herself, she specialises in...

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Ahead of the Agenda: The Week Ahead

May 11, 2024
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Monday May 13 Final: Huddled Group Interims: Victrex, Diploma, Cerillion Q1 results: Caledonia Mining Corporation, Burford Capital Tuesday May 14 Finals: DCC, Vodafone Group, Land Securities Group, Angling Direct Interims: Marston’s, Treatt, On The Beach Group Q1 results: Hellenic Telecom, Flutter Entertainment, Amaroq Minerals Trading announcement: Greggs Economic announcements: Unemployment rate, Claimant count rate Wednesday May 15 Finals: Experian, Vertu Motors,...

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Shaggy dog story gives guests at accountancy group’s annual dinner some food for thought

May 10, 2024
Shaggy dog story gives guests at accountancy group’s annual dinner some food for thought

Ultra-athlete Dion Leonard, who runs distances of 250-plus miles in some of the world’s toughest conditions, has told West of England business leaders they too can overcome huge challenges – if they are determined. Dion, pictured, was guest speaker at accountancy body ICAEW West of England's annual dinner.  He entertained the audience with his life...

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Staff wellbeing, inclusion and collaboration earn Bath consultancy ‘Best Places to Work’ accolade

May 10, 2024
Staff wellbeing, inclusion and collaboration earn Bath consultancy ‘Best Places to Work’ accolade

Bath-based change management consultancy Nine Feet Tall has today been named as one of UK’s top workplaces in a prestigious annual survey. Produced by The Sunday Times, the ‘Best Places to Work’ report recognises organisations that attain consistently high levels of employee experience and wellbeing.  Its findings are measured by surveying organisations’ employees themselves....

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