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Incentives for tenants plus panoramic views give Bath office a positive outlook

August 6, 2020
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Incentives for tenants plus panoramic views give Bath office a positive outlook

High-quality office space on the edge of Bath has come onto the market with its agents promising incentives for tenants as attractive as its extensive views over the city. The 2,318 sq ft open plan accommodation, pictured, at Crescent Office Park, just off Rush Hill, has air conditioning, meeting rooms, a kitchen area, shower and WC facilities...

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Life during lockdown prompts Future to launch three new digital brands

August 6, 2020
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Life during lockdown prompts Future to launch three new digital brands

Bath-based media group Future has launched three new digital brands to capitalise on the top emerging trends from lockdown – gardening, keep fit and binge-watching TV.  Future said it had brought the new websites to market at speed in response to growing consumer interest in areas previously seen as niche. The brands – Gardeningetc.com,...

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Pearson May weekly financial round-up

August 6, 2020
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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 reveals future plans for Making Tax Digital  MTD for income tax set to be implemented from 2023. Click here to find out what’s changing How to make a Will using video-conferencing software Government temporarily relaxes Will-writing...

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Boost for LCP’s South West office with arrival of two new asset managers

August 5, 2020
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Boost for LCP’s South West office with arrival of two new asset managers

Commercial property and investment company LCP has expanded its South West office with the appointment of two new asset managers. Alex Williams joins from LaSalle Investment Management, bringing with him experience in asset management, investment analysis and property appraisal.  Alex, who is also working towards his Assessment of Professional Competence (APC), will oversee a...

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Two new arrivals strengthen team at SWIG as demand for finance increases

August 4, 2020
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Regional alternative finance lender South West Investment Group (SWIG) has made two appointments to its growing team while also saying farewell to Brian Steer, one of its longest-standing employees, who has retired. Nicki Kimberley has joined as start-up loans officer, a role that involves supporting applicants to the Start Up Loans scheme and helping...

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Pearson May Financial Update: The Chancellor’s latest Covid-19 measures for businesses explained

August 4, 2020
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Pearson May Financial Update: The Chancellor’s latest Covid-19 measures for businesses explained

Since the Budget in March, businesses have seen a stream of different support schemes and policies announced to help them manage the financial impacts of the coronavirus lockdown, writes Pearson May partner Matthew Rutter. When Chancellor Rishi Sunak stood in the House of Commons again on July 8, it was in the context of...

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Ahead of the Agenda: The Week Ahead

August 3, 2020
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Monday August 3 Finals: Argentex Group, Henderson Alternative Strategies Trust, Ince Group, Tekmar Group  Interims: Dialight, Hiscox Q2 results: Kosmos Energy Tuesday August 4 Finals: Diageo, NWF, Science Group Interims: Brave Bison Group, Calisen, Direct Line, Keller, Meggitt, Spectris Economic announcement: PMI construction Wednesday August 5 Interims: Bank Pekao, Hill & Smith, Legal & General, Morgan Sindall Group, PageGroup, RHI Magnesita,...

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Museums and hotel fly the flag for Bath in major tourism industry awards

July 31, 2020
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Museums and hotel fly the flag for Bath in major tourism industry awards

Two Bath visitor attractions and one of the area’s top hotels have been named among the country’s best in the finals of the VisitEngland’s Awards for Excellence.  The Roman Baths & Pump Room are shortlisted in two categories - Large Visitor Attraction of the Year and International Tourism category – while the city’s Herschel...

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1pm keeps tyre recycling firm on the road with £100k business interruption loan

July 30, 2020
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1pm keeps tyre recycling firm on the road with £100k business interruption loan

1pm, the Bath-based specialist small business lender, has stepped in to support a tyre recycling firm  with a £100,000 facility under the government-backed coronavirus loan initiative. The financial support for AC Tyres, which offers sustainable tyre disposal services across the UK, is the latest loan arranged by 1pm under the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan...

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Surveys point to slow recovery for South West firms as they emerge from lockdown

July 30, 2020
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Surveys point to slow recovery for South West firms as they emerge from lockdown

Most firms in the South West remain cautious about their prospects as the coronavirus lockdown eases, according to the results of three business surveys released this week – but the region’s small manufacturers appear to be leading the bounce back. The surveys paint a mixed picture of the outlook over the next few months,...

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