As part of the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) every UK company can apply for a loan of up to £5m. However, issues over eligibility and paperwork have left many businesses disappointed, says Debbie Boulton, a director at Bath accountancy firm Richardson Swift. From speaking to our trusted broker contacts, we recommend that...
The private client team at Bath-headquartered law firm Royds Withy King is using online and mobile video links with clients to meet a growing demand for wills during the coronavirus crisis. By using platforms such Zoom, WhatsApp and Skype, the firm’s lawyers are also meeting the requirement of having two independent witnesses when wills...
Monday April 13 Final: Gaming Realms Tuesday April 14 Finals: MHP SE, Proteome Trading announcements: Mediclinic, Sirius Real Estate Wednesday April 15 Final: JD Sports Interim: Carrs Group Trading announcement: Hunting Thursday April 16 Final: Learning Tech Trading announcements: Hays, Norcross, Rentokil Initial Economic announcement: Retail sales Friday April 17 Trading announcements: Cranswick, Record...
A career and coaching scheme set up to boost the skills of workers in Bath has been expanded to help people whose jobs and income have been affected by coronavirus. Future Bright was set up two years ago by the West of England Combined Authority (WECA) to improve the earning potential and income of...
An awful lot has changed in the past fortnight as the coronavirus epidemic in the UK continues to adversely affect many individuals and businesses. As a consequence, the government has announced a raft of emergency measures to try and keep the UK economy afloat, writes Pearson May partner Matthew Rutter. These cater for employees, more...
Nearly nine out of 10 South West manufacturers expect the coronavirus pandemic to hit their sales over the next six months, with half saying they will need to axe staff to stay in business. And despite action by the government to support businesses during the crisis, three-quarters of manufacturers in the region believe it...
Monday April 6 Finals: Global Yachting Group, M Winkworth, Mobile Tornado AGM: RM Tuesday April 7 Finals: Alliance Pharma, Medica Group, Northbridge Industrial Services Trading announcement: Gooch & Housego Economic announcement: Halifax house price index Wednesday April 8 Finals: Camellia, Impact Health, Tesco, The Pebble Group AGMs: Athelney Trust, Maven Income & Growth VCT...
As the city’s leading independent online business news provider, Bath Business News is stepping up during these challenging times to ensure that Bath remains a successful, innovative and forward-looking business hub. Next week we will launch the Bath Business News Coronavirus Knowledge Hub, a unique source of essential news, information and advice as the...
A top accountant is warning Bath firms hit by the coronavirus crisis not to rush into seeking financial help through the government’s newly-amended package of business support. Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced changes to the measures yesterday amid widespread criticism that they were not assisting enough businesses and that some banks were putting too many...
The people of the UK are making extraordinary efforts to limit the health impact of Covid-19. NHS staff, aided by carers and volunteers, are doing sterling work in the face of unprecedented pressures. Families, friends, and neighbours are rallying round those who are ill or isolating themselves. And thousands of businesses are safeguarding the...
