A Bath-based cleantech firm aiming to help small food and drink businesses create sustainable supply chains is poised to launch its platform after raising £142,000. Greener, which was co-founded by a University of Bath doctor of philosophy, has developed a algorithmic matchmaking platform that makes it easier for firms in the food and drink...
A researcher in the University of Bath’s School of Management has been named as one of Vietnam’s 20 most inspiring women for 2021. Dr Hong Bui, pictured, appears in the first list created by global business magazine Forbes for Vietnam and featuring women who pioneer or lead others to explore new areas and overcome limitations and challenges. Dr...
A £12.7m battery storage project planned for construction alongside one of the UK’s largest solar parks has new owners. The 50MW Sandridge Battery Storage project between Melksham and Bromham has been bought by JLEN, the listed environmental infrastructure fund, and Foresight Solar Fund, which owns the neighbouring 200-acre Sandridge solar park. The lithium-ion battery...
Privately-owned bank C. Hoare & Co. has appointed Bath-based high net worth client specialist Emily Corbett as a senior relationship manager to lead its growth in the South West. The appointment forms part of the London-based bank’s broader strategy to expand its presence and customer base in the UK’s regions and follows the launch of...
Regional accountancy firm Milsted Langdon has promoted Guy Armitage-Norton to partner in recognition of his work and commitment to adding value to the businesses he advises. Guy, pictured, works across the firm’s Bath and Bristol offices providing pragmatic support on accounting, auditing and financial reporting tailored to the specific needs of his clients. He...
It’s called the most important meal of the day – and with this in mind researchers at the University of Bath want to know what the city’s residents eat for breakfast and how it affects their health. The study by the university’s Centre for Nutrition, Exercise & Metabolism aims to understand more about the...
Bath-headquartered law firm Stone King has made 11 promotions ranging from partner to associate and legal executive across its specialist sectors of business, charity, education and private client law. The new partner is Rebecca Eels, pictured, a Bath-based lawyer in the family & mediation team. The four new senior associates are Josh Gilbert (business...
Bath-headquartered law firm Royds Withy King has appointed two new partners to boost its personal injury and family teams. Jayne Martins has joined the firm’s Bath office to focus on the practice areas of financial remedies, cohabitation disputes and private law involving children, while Sarah Wolf will work in its London office as part of...
The Western Gateway, the cross-border economic partnership of eight cities either side of the River Severn including Bath, has appointed three new members to its board. They include former Institute of Directors Bristol chair Lhosa DalyLhosa, pictured, who has also been chair of Bristol art gallery Arnolfini. The partnership was launched in November 2019 as the UK’s...
Insurance brokerage, risk management and consulting firm Gallagher has boosted its presence in the South West with the appointment of Richard Horne as regional broking director. Richard, pictured, will report to Stephen Smith, who leads Gallagher’s South of England broking & placement team, which supports regional offices in managing insurer relationships, as well as ensuring access...
