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University of Bath’s high-flying student drone team land silver award in international contest

July 25, 2024
University of Bath’s high-flying student drone team land silver award in international contest

A group of engineering students from the University of Bath have come second in an international competition to design and build an unmanned flying vehicle. Competing under the name Team Bath Drones, the Faculty of Engineering and Design students earned the silver medal spot at the four-day-long IMechE UAS Challenge, becoming the UK and...

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Pearson May financial round up

July 25, 2024
Pearson May financial round up

Each week Bath accountancy firm Pearson May teams up with Bath Business News to bring you the top national finance stories. Financial Reporting Council (FRC) audit enforcements down by a third Audit quality concerns despite reduced investigations Click here to find out more HMRC warns on workplace nursery tax abuse Employers must meet the criteria to avoid penalties. For more details,...

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Focus on efficiency triggers better-than-expected recovery at defence group Avon Protection

July 25, 2024
Focus on efficiency triggers better-than-expected recovery at defence group Avon Protection

Defence manufacturer Avon Protection has said it is seeing the benefits of its transformation plan faster than expected, with annual revenues and profits now likely to be slightly higher than previously expected. The Melksham-based group spent much of last year recovering from a tough period during which its shares lost around 70% of their...

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Nearly 900 micro businesses across the South West benefit from £11m-plus in essential start-up loans

July 24, 2024
Nearly 900 micro businesses across the South West benefit from £11m-plus in essential start-up loans

More than £11m has been lent to start-up firms across the South West ranging from a sewing café to a mobile cocktail bar over the past year under a programme run by the British Business Bank. Since its launch in 2012, the Start Up Loans scheme has supported more than 9,000 businesses through £90m in loans...

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Adam Henson’s wellbeing podcast for farmers again backed by Thrings as it returns for a second series

July 23, 2024
Adam Henson’s wellbeing podcast for farmers again backed by Thrings as it returns for a second series

Law firm Thrings has extended its support for a podcast created by farmer and BBC Countryfile host Adam Henson that champions wellbeing and mental health in the farming sector. Keeping on Track was launched at the beginning of this year to encourage people in the farming community not to suffer alone and to get the support they...

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Ahead of the Agenda: The Week Ahead

July 22, 2024
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Monday July 22 Final: Advancedadvt Trading announcement: Beeks Financial Cloud Group Tuesday July 23 Finals: Cropper (James), Marlowe Interims: SThree, Science Group Trading announcements: Luceco, JTC, Compass Group, Mitie Economic announcements: IFO business climate Wednesday July 24 Finals: Van Elle Holdings, Totally Interims: RHI Magnesita, Unite, Breedon Group, Primary Health Properties Q2 results: Pensionbee Group, Banco Santander Thursday July 25 Final: Cambridge Nutritional...

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