Before the Budget Business West – the organisation that runs Bath Chamber of Commerce – called for a focus on infrastructure, exports and the skills gap. Managing director Phil Smith said today: “Our nation’s roads and apprentices got a cordial mention , international trade was almost utterly absent. “Also missing was a...
The CBI described today’s Budget as double-edged for business and branded the Chancellor’s flagship introduction of a National Living Wage of £7.20 next April as “a big gamble”. It also called the apprentice levy “a blunt tool” to force more businesses to take on trainees. Director-general John Cridland said: “Firms will welcome measures to...
Many of the measures in Chancellor George Osborne’s Summer Budget got a warm welcome from Bath business figures – particularly support for small businesses. Dominic Bourquin, corporate tax partner at Bath accountancy firm Monahans, said the Budget had been good for business and had taken away some of the uncertainty for employers, business owners...
Key points from the Budget: New National Living Wage of £7.20 for all workers aged over 25 to be introduced next April and to reach £9 an hour by 2020 Cuts in National Insurance for small firms to help them pay for living wage More devolution to Northern cities and to Midlands as well...
Confidence among West of England firms remains fragile despite a period of strong growth, according to the latest survey by Business West. The organisation, which runs Bath Chamber of Commerce, said the findings showed the need for the new Government to act to encourage sustainable growth. There was also a danger of further uncertainty...
A ‘summer of sport’ has helped the Bath offices of law firm Withy King raise nearly £18,500 for the Royal United Hospital’s Forever Friends Appeal – their chosen charity for the past two years. Staff from the two offices took part in a range of fund-raising activities inside and outside working hours including individuals...
Monday 6 July Interim: RM Final: Trakm8 Holdings Trading statement: easyJet AGM: Marwyn Management Partners EGM: Aberdeen Asset Management Economics: New car registrations Tuesday 7 July Finals: Bacit, Sepura, Solid State Trading statements: Asos, Connect Group, Marks & Spencer, McBride, Robert Walters AGMs: 3i Group, Ambrian, LGO Energy, Marks & Spencer, Summit Germany, Young...
Business West, the organisation behind Bath Chamber of Commerce, has called on the Chancellor to strike a balance between eliminating the deficit and stimulating growth in next week’s Budget. And while George Osborne is likely to focus on the cuts and reform, he must also concentrate on infrastructure, boosting exports and tackling the skills...
Each week Bath Business News gives a prominent member of the city’s business community the last word on our weekly e-bulletin. This week Linda Donaldson, managing director of Bath public relations firm Geometry PR, answers our 10 questions What was the LAST: Film you watched? The Blind Side – I love this film about...
By Andrew Cooper, chief executive of Bath Business Improvement District (BID). As the school year ends and students step out into the world, it is important that the business community of Bath extends the hand of opportunity and inspiration to young people looking to take their first steps into the workplace. Helping and inspiring...
