Independent shops may have a stronger trading outlook than large chains despite the UK’s high streets being under more pressure than ever, according to research carried out by Bath-headquartered law firm Royds Withy King. However, its Retail Reboot report says that commercial landlords, tenants and local government must work together to redefine what the high...
A chain of family-owned pizza restaurants has expanded into Bath after securing funding from Barclays. Bosco Pizzeria successfully launched its third restaurant in Milsom Place, pictured, and is now due to open in Cheltenham shortly as it bounces back from the impact of the pandemic. The group is the brain-child of Miles Johnson, whose holiday...
Lizzy Painter, a solicitor in the Bath head office of law firm Royds Withy King, has become the new regional chair of a group representing the professional voice of young people in the UK built environment industry. Generation for Change (G4C) aims to drive change in the industry by developing and connecting its future...
Monday October 18 Final: Tristel Q3 results: Etalon group, PJSC Severstal Tuesday October 19 Finals: Bellway, Essensys, YouGov Interim: BP Marsh Trading announcements: 888 Holdings, BHP Group Wednesday October 20 Trading announcements: Advanced Medical Solutions Group, Antofagasta, Segro Economic announcements: Retail price index, Consumer price index, Producer price index Thursday October 21 Finals: Renalytix, Renishaw Q3 result: Barclays Trading announcements: AJ Bell, Anglo American,...
The founders of Bath-based Pure Planet, which this week became the latest energy supplier to collapse, have hit out at the government over its handling of the crisis. The firm became Britain’s first digital green energy supplier when it was launched in 2015 by some of the UK mobile telecoms industry’s most experienced executives. ...
Bath’s top law firms and their highly performing individuals are celebrating their inclusion in the UK’s most-respected legal directory – demonstrating once again the depth of expertise in the city. The Legal 500 is the leading annual guide to law firms and solicitors in the UK, with sections highlighting the best in the regions...
Renewable power supplier Good Energy has said it remains positive over long-term opportunities in the highly volatile UK energy market due to its experience and its hedging policy. The Chippenham-headquartered firm is 90% hedged for the next 12 months, which its chief executive officer Nigel Pocklington insisted would help limit its exposure to soaring...
Defence manufacturing group Avon Protection has said it is set for growth next year after overcoming delays in military orders from the US. In a trading update the Melksham-headquartered firm, which specialises in protective gear, masks and breathing equipment for the military and first-responder markets, said its medium-term bounce back was underpinned by a strong...
Royds Withy King, the Bath-headquartered regional law firm, is in advanced merger talks with a smaller London practice in a move that would lift its annual revenue to more than £50m. Royds Withy King, which also has offices in Bristol, Swindon, Oxford and London, confirmed the discussions with Goodman Derrick, saying they were being held...
Bath-based security, fire and safety systems firm BWS Security is to expand following its sale to an investment company. Established in 1988, BWS supplies, installs, maintains and monitors fire alarms, intruder alarms, CCTV and access control systems for commercial and residential customers, principally across the South West. It is recognised as a leader in customer service and product innovation...
