Bath-headquartered alternative funder Time Finance has continued to strength its key asset finance division with the appointment of a new broker manager. Lauren Sharples is the latest in a series of appointments aimed at taking forward the group’s growth strategy. Time Finance, which also offers invoice, property and vehicle finance along with commercial loans,...
Bath’s young creatives are being invited to take part in a weekend studio experience aimed at giving them a valuable insight into working in an agency. Werkhouse was co-founded in 2017 by Bob Mytton, creative director of Bath-based brand and design agency Mytton Williams, as a deep dive into the creative and interpersonal skills...
The Roman Baths & Pump Room have been voted as the UK’s third best historic attraction by readers of consumer magazine Which? The historic site, which is owned by Bath & North East Somerset Council, scored an impressive five stars – out of five – for its engagement and entertainment value, with a number...
Bath Spa University and international volunteering charity Project Trust have formed a partnership to provide work experience opportunities for students from the university’s School of Education. Project Trust has more than 50 years’ experience in providing ethical, international volunteering placements for young people. Earlier this year it helped BA (Hons) Education Studies student Jasmine...
Bath Rugby’s support staff have been recognised for their tireless behind-the-scenes work with a special award presented by national law firm Stone King, which has its headquarters in the city. The Stone King Award championed the backroom staff for going the extra mile in making sure things run as smoothly as possible for the...
Shares in defence manufacturing group Avon Protection soared by nearly 33% earlier this week after it announced a $15.1m (£13.1m) order with the Pentagon. The Melksham-headquartered group, which specialises in protective gear, masks and breathing equipment for the military and first-responder markets, is to sell around 380,000 pairs of its M61 respirator filters to the...
The search is on again to find the South West’s best and brightest small companies as Britain’s biggest business representation group launches its annual awards. The FSB’s (Federation of Small Businesses) Celebrating Small Business Awards showcase small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from across the region and are open to FSB members and non-members. The...
The South West’s largest business organisation has ‘warmly welcomed’ the government’s promise to help firms with spiralling energy bills this winter - but called for it to regulate the market to ensure stability in the future. Prime Minister Liz Truss’s energy price freeze announced yesterday means households bills will be capped at £2,500 a year from...
Bath-based communications consultancy Highlight has been appointed by luxury chocolatier Lily O’Brien’s to lead its consumer UK PR and influencer Christmas campaign. The agency, which has a strong food and drink portfolio, takes on the account as Ireland-based Lily O’Brien’s continues to spearhead significant growth in the UK. The brand, launched by Mary Ann...
Monday September 5 Finals: Dechra Pharmaceuticals, Pci-Pal Economic announcements: PMI services, PMI composite Tuesday September 6 Finals: Ashmore Group, NCC, Accrol Group Holdings, Alumasc Group Interims: Capricorn Energy, The Pebble Group, Michelmersh Brick Holdings, Quixant, IQE, Lords Group Trading, Headlam Group, Gamma Communications, Inspired, Luceco, Starwood European Real Estate Economic announcement: PMI construction Wednesday September 7 Interims: Equals Group, Tissue...
