Monday April 11 Economic announcements: Gross domestic product, Manufacturing production, Balance of trade, Index of services, Industrial production Tuesday April 12 Finals: JD Sports, Northbridge Industrial Services Economic announcements: Retail sales, Claimant count, Unemployment rate Wednesday April 13 Finals: Tesco, Lookers, Petropavlovsk Economic announcements: Consumer price index, Retail price index, Producer price index Thursday April 14 Trading announcements: Ashmore, Hays,...
Bath has been chosen by national tourism agency VisitEngland as a key city to help the UK’s tourism industry recover from the effects of the pandemic. VisitWest, the regional destination management organisation that runs VisitBath, is to receive funding to promote the city this spring and summer as part of its flagship ‘Escape the...
A digital agency has launched in Bath entirely focused on working with small and medium-sized businesses to help them compete against industry leaders. Called Son of Jesse, it is the brainchild of Bath-based digital marketing and web expert Tom Beavan. Tom saw a gap in the market to work with start-ups, scale-ups and SMEs...
Bath’s Francis Hotel is to receive investment to improve the experience for its guests as part of a rebranding exercise at its parent company. The 98-room boutique hotel, pictured, on Queen Square is one of three venues that previously operated under the MGallery Accor brand which will now become part of the newly formed...
A technical consultancy for the defence sector has become the latest in a growing list of businesses to become owned by its staff. Bosses at Chippenham-based Engage Technical Solutions decided to adopt the Employee-Owned Trust (EOT) model as the best way to secure its future while preserving its independence and culture. More than 750...
A successful Skills Bootcamp programme for the unemployed and those seeking to change their career is to be extended following the allocation of £3.3m in new government funding. The money, which will enable a further 1,200 learners to take part in the scheme across the West of England, was secured by Metro Mayor Dan...
Inquiries for defence manufacturing group Avon Protection’s products have risen since the war in Ukraine started last month, it said this week, but admitted that they will not prevent its profits coming under pressure due to ongoing supply chain issues. Melksham-based Avon, which specialises in protective gear, masks and breathing equipment, pictured, for the...
Winning new contracts ranging from running clothing retailer Primark’s warehouse-to-store transport operations to storing PPE for the government, along with the boom in home shopping, have set logistics group Wincanton on the way to stronger revenue growth. In a trading update to shareholders, the Chippenham-headquartered group said revenue in its fourth quarter was expected to accelerate...
A rapidly expanding space-tech firm has relocated its UK headquarters in a move that will enable it to create up to 20 jobs. Millimetre-wave specialist Arralis, which has been on a continuous growth trajectory since its launch in 2013, is to transfer its operations to Chippenham from Swindon, where it has outgrown its serviced...
An organisation that ensures no child goes without the essential items they need to live their day-to-day lives has been chosen by accountancy practice Gooding Accounts as its charity of the year. Trowbridge-based Ruksak45218 provides essentials such as bedding, clothing, toiletries, footwear and school stationery to local families in need of extra support. Gooding...
