Bath-based Epoch Wealth Management has been shortlisted for a coveted national industry award that celebrates excellence in the fields of financial advice and technology. The firm is one of just three national finalists competing for the prestigious title of Leading Adviser Practice (up to 10 advisers) in the Schroders UK Platform Awards 2016. The annual accolades recognise firms,...
Retail chain the Co-op has delivered a timely boost to logistics group Wincanton by renewing its food distribution contract for a further five years. Last week Wincanton bosses told the firm’s AGM that they would closely monitor the impact of the EU referendum decision on the business. While the Chippenham-based firm’s clients are now based almost completely...
The Institute of Directors South West regional chairman Nick Sturge has been appointed to the organisation’s national council as it seeks to ensure that a range of voices from across business are heard as Brexit unfolds. Nick Sturge, pictured, the co-founder and director of Bristol’s Engine Shed innovation hub, is one of a number of...
Monday 25 July Interims: Hammerson, Hiscox, Michelmersh Brick, XP Power Finals: Goodwin, Great Eastern Energy, Tungsten Trading statements: Cranswick, Petra Diamonds AGMs: All Star Minerals, Clear Leisure, Cranswick, Gresham House Strategic, Helical Bar, Independent Resources, Mx Oil, National Grid, Proxama EGMs: British Polythene Industries, Eco City Vehicles, Melrose Industries, Proxama Economics: CBI trends – total orders, selling prices, business optimism ...
Each week Bath Business News gives a prominent business figure the last word on its weekly e-bulletin. This week Emma Jones MBE, founder of small business support group Enterprise Nation and Government Crown Representative for small business, answers our 10 questions. What was the LAST: Film you watched? The Big Short Book you read? Delivering Happiness...
Bath and the West of England are being promoted as a financial services hotspot capable of attracting major international investment while also playing a lead role in the UK’s emerging financial technology (fintech) industry. The area is being showcased as one of nine UK ‘financial centres of excellence’ by the Government as it looks...
Merger and acquisition activity in the South West climbed by 4.3% in the first half of this year as the economy continued to recover and cash-rich businesses hit the takeover trail. However, the total value of 267 deals was down 15% at £3.08bn against the same period in 2015. And some experts are warning...
Clients and guests enjoyed law firm Thrings recent summer barbecue held at its Bath office. All photos by Beata Cosgrove Photography
Oscar-winning actor Jeremy Irons is to become the first chancellor of Bath Spa University. The chancellor is a ceremonial figurehead and the Brideshead Revisited and Reversal of Fortune star will play an important ambassadorial role for the university. An investiture ceremony will take place in the autumn when Jeremy Irons, pictured, will formally be installed as Chancellor. Bath...
Regional accountancy group Milsted Langdon has presented its annual Award for Business & Enterprise to two Bath Royal High School students. The firm, which has an office in Bath, sponsors outstanding business achievement at schools in the South West. General practice manager Dan Kenyon attended the school’s recent end-of-term awards day to hand the...
