Bath property developer Longacre has completed its 10th project in the city, a terrace of four houses at Henrietta Gardens. The firm, known for its high-quality sympathetic contemporary schemes, has built the houses with the latest energy-saving technology, including air source heat pumps – which means they do not need gas – as well...
Defence manufacturing group Avon Protection believes the war in Ukraine and the increasingly volatile international political situation means the need for its equipment has never been greater. The Melksham-based group, which specialises in protective gear, masks and breathing equipment, pictured, for the military and first-responder markets, said a “very strong macro demand environment” meant...
Bath Building Society has launched a three-year partnership with Team Bath, the University of Bath’s sports department, as part of its plan to build stronger community links and attract more members in the 16-35 age bracket. The mutual society, which has more than 20,000 savers and 1,200 mortgage customers, said the partnership would provide...
A special competition staged by Bath law firm Mogers Drewett Solicitors for schoolchildren to design eye-catching bunting to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee attracted more than 400 entries. The firm, which also has offices in Sherbourne and Wells, invited all primary school-aged children in the region to come up with original designs to mark...
Monday May 30 Nothing listed Tuesday May 31 Finals: B&M European Value Retail, Pennon Group Wednesday June 1 AGMs: Everyman Media Group, RTC Group, Flowtech Fluidpower Thursday June 2 Bank holiday Friday June 3 Bank holiday
Fast-growing craft brewery and pub chain Butcombe has added to its estate in the Bath area by snapping up a popular village inn. The Northey Arms in Box, pictured, which Butcombe has bought from family-run Wiltshire group OHH Pub Company, was described by the brewery as a “well-established and popular” pub. Butcombe said it...
Digital learning and development company RTS Group is looking to accelerate its post-pandemic growth after securing financial support from regional alternative lender SWIG Finance. The agency, based at Notton, near Lacock, uses data insights to create bespoke learning and development services to enable businesses across the world upskill their workforces. Pre-pandemic, RTS typically...
Regional accountancy group Bishop Fleming, which has an office in Bath, has appointed tax partner Pippa Clarke as its new chair – a move that coincides with its ambitious plan to double the size of the business over the next few years. Pippa, pictured, joined the firm in 2019 and also heads its technology,...
Each week Bath accountancy firm Pearson May and Bath Business News team up to bring you the top national finance stories. Recession fears grow amid stagnating economy Concerns grow as economy shrinks by 0.1% in March. Find out more here Is hybrid working here to stay? 8 in 10 say they want to do hybrid work in the...
Bath-based PR agency Clearly has bolstered its senior leadership team with the appointment of James Gwinnett as an associate director. James, pictured, joins after two years heading communications for 87% – a technology start-up with a mission to improve corporate mental health. Having helped guide 87% through the pandemic, he worked on a £1.5m...
