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Ahead of the Agenda: The Week Ahead

July 3, 2022
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Monday July 4 Nothing listed Tuesday July 5 Nothing listed Wednesday July 6 AGM: Aveva Group Thursday July 7 Final: Currys Trading updates: Persimmon, Vistry Group AGMs: Severn Trent, Land Securities Group Friday July 8 Nothing listed          

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Mulberry thinks local as it goes all out to bag world’s top spot for sustainable fashion brands

July 1, 2022
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Mulberry thinks local as it goes all out to bag world’s top spot for sustainable fashion brands

Iconic Somerset-based fashion business Mulberry is looking to its factories in the county to help make it one of the world’s most sustainable luxury brands. The manufacturing sites at Chilcompton, south of Bath, and in Bridgwater – which between them produce more than half of all Mulberry’s output – have been carbon neutral since...

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Bath accountants prepare to go head to head in prestigious national award scheme

July 1, 2022
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Bath accountants prepare to go head to head in prestigious national award scheme

Two of the West of England’s largest regional accountancy firms Milsted Langdon and Bishop Fleming, which both have offices in Bath, are to battle it out as finalists in a major awards scheme that champions the growth and achievements of practices across the UK. It is the second year in a row that Milsted Langdon has been...

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Bath at No 3 in ‘recycling-conscious’ league table as area learns how to reduce and reuse its waste

July 1, 2022
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Bath at No 3 in ‘recycling-conscious’ league table as area learns how to reduce and reuse its waste

Recycling rates in Bath and North East Somerset are among the best in England according to new research, with the area claiming number three spot in a league table based on the amount of refuse householders throw out. The study is based on the recycling and composting rates of English local authority areas and...

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Huge rise in sales at Bath eyewear group Inspecs proves its vision for growth is working, says founder

July 1, 2022
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Huge rise in sales at Bath eyewear group Inspecs proves its vision for growth is working, says founder

The founder of Bath-based glasses designer and manufacturer Inspecs has hailed the group’s “significant progress” as it posted a more than 400% rise in annual sales. Robin Totterman, pictured, the former bond trader who launched the business in 1988 and is now its CEO, said the increase proved its growth strategy – partly driven...

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Pearson May weekly financial round-up

July 1, 2022
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Pearson May weekly financial round-up

Each week Bath accountancy firm Pearson May and Bath Business News team up to bring you the top national finance stories. HMRC increases checks on R&D claimants Stricter measures are being rolled out to crack down on relief abuse. Find out more here Help to Grow extends to more participants Two people per business can now access training. Click here for...

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We need to create powerful places for people to come together and be inspired, says Bath architect

July 1, 2022
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The Bath-based landscape architect behind Singapore’s iconic Supertrees tourist attraction and the current Superbloom display at the Tower of London is calling for more city spaces to be turned over to nature to boost biodiversity, tourism and wellbeing.  Andrew Grant RDI, founder of pioneering landscape architecture practice Grant Associates was lead designer on the...

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Most firms forced to raise prices as they struggle with ‘uncharted territory’ of soaring inflation

July 1, 2022
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Most firms forced to raise prices as they struggle with ‘uncharted territory’ of soaring inflation

Spiralling inflation has become the biggest issue for firms in Bath and across the South West, with nearly 70% saying they are worried about its impact on their business, according to a new survey. Big rises in labour costs and utility bills – which have helped take inflation to a 40-year high of 9.1%...

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Event will explore how to successfully navigate life as a creative freelancer

June 30, 2022
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Event will explore how to successfully navigate life as a creative freelancer

Bath’s creative industry freelancers, or those thinking of becoming one, can learn about the benefits – and the pitfalls – of freelance life at an event being staged by public relations group CIPR. Called Freelancing in the Real World, it will hear from a panel of expert speakers on how working for yourself does not automatically...

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Bath’s tourism industry showcased in new online project encouraging visitors to head west

June 30, 2022
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Bath’s tourism industry showcased in new online project encouraging visitors to head west

Bath’s visitor economy is set for a boost from a new initiative aimed at helping the tourism sector to the West of London continue its recovery from the impact of the pandemic. Nearly 40 businesses and attractions in Bath, ranging from hotels and tour guides to museums and cycle hire firms, have been included...

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