Paper usage, energy bills and mileage costs have been cut again at regional accountancy firm Bishop Fleming as it embeds its green values further into the business. The firm, which has an office in Bath, saved the equivalent of 110 trees last year by cutting the use of paper compared to where it stood...
The Roman Baths & Pump Room has maintained its position in the top 25 UK tourist attractions, despite a slight fall in visitor numbers. Some 1,302,381 people toured the unique attraction last year compared to 2017’s record of 1,318,976. However, despite the modest reduction, 2018 was still the second busiest year in its history. ...
Bath-headquartered residential property developer Crossman Homes is installing electric car charging points at five of its most recent schemes and is committed to integrate them into all future projects. The developments to benefit from the charging points are Weston Park and Lansdown Court in Lansdown, Bath, along with three in Bristol. Crossman Homes managing...
Each week Bath accountancy firm Pearson May and Bath Business News team up to bring you the top national finance stories. This week we look at . . . Five personal tax changes for 2019/20 How could your personal finances be affected in the next 12 months? Click here to find out more Auto-enrolment:...
Specialist manufacturer Avon Rubber has secured a contract worth up to $246m (£187m) with the US Department of Defense (DoD) to supply its latest protective masks. Melksham-based Avon, which makes respirators for military, homeland security and first responder customers as well as rubber products for the dairy industry, has developed the M53A1 mask, pictured,...
The founder of Bath-based international development charity Send a Cow has received an OBE for playing a pivotal role in transforming the lives of more than 2m people in rural Africa. David Bragg, pictured, who was joined by his family at the ceremony at Buckingham Palace, described the award as “a wonderful recognition of...
Bath’s best business leaders have just a few days left to enter the South West’s most prestigious awards for boardroom excellence and enterprise. The deadline for entries to the prestigious Institute of Directors’ (IoD) South West Director of the Year Awards is midnight this Sunday. With two new categories added this year – Young...
Monday March 25 Trading update: Pennon Tuesday March 26 Finals: AG Barr, Moss Bros, Fevertree Drinks Interim: Ferguson Trading updates: Stagecoach, United Utilities Wednesday March 27 Final: Hilton Foods Interim: Bellway Trading update: Diploma Thursday March 28 Final: Eddie Stobart Trading update: Mitie Friday March 29 Interims: BowLeven, H&M Economic announcement: GDP Q4 (final)...
Businesses across Bath and North East Somerset are being urged to do their bit to help the area become plastic free. Firms can make a pledge to make a difference by ditching single-use plastics, replacing them with sustainable alternatives. Bath & North East Somerset Council (B&NES) is also asking organisations, schools, clubs and community...
Two businesses from the Bath area have today been recognised as ‘export champions’ by the Department for International Trade (DIT) and International Trade Secretary Liam Fox. Organic waste pioneer Advetec and Scanning Pens, the world’s leading supplier of pen scanners, are among 15 leading exporters from across the South West to appear at an...
