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Bath IT innovator IPL signs deal with FirstGroup to cut delays and improve information for passengers

February 26, 2015
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Bath IT innovator IPL signs deal with FirstGroup to cut delays and improve information for passengers

Transport operator FirstGroup has agreed a five-year IT innovation framework with IPL, the Bath-based specialist systems integrator. Under the agreement the companies will work together to identify and develop ways to improve the experience of passengers using its train companies, including First Great Western, which operates the London-West of England services through Bath. Early...

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Key appointment for Milsted Langdon’s expanding Bath office

February 25, 2015
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Key appointment for Milsted Langdon’s expanding Bath office

South West accountancy firm Milsted Langdon has appointed Ian Lloyd as a partner in its Bath office as it continues to grow its presence in the city. Ian joins from Monahans, one of the largest independent accountancy firms in the region, where he was a partner. He brings with him a wealth of experience...

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West firms urged to look east and explore opportunities in India

February 25, 2015
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West firms urged to look east and explore opportunities in India

The Indian market will be demystified and the commercial opportunities outlined at a seminar for West of England firms next week. Speaking at the event in Castle Combe, near Chippenham, on Thursday March 5, will be Siddharth Mukne, business adviser at the UK India Business Council, and Waseem Hussain, internationally renowned expert on doing...

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‘We’re pro-business’ Ed Balls insists as he launches Labour’s business plan for the West of England

February 23, 2015
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‘We’re pro-business’ Ed Balls insists as he launches Labour’s business plan for the West of England

A future Labour government would support business in the West of England – not damage it – by creating a more prosperous Britain and investing in skills and new technologies, Shadow Chancellor Ed Balls said this week. Launching the party’s business plan for the region, he dismissed suggestions that Labour was anti-business, insisting it...

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What’s Right auction to raise funds for range of local charities

February 23, 2015
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What’s Right auction to raise funds for range of local charities

Business networking group What’s Right is holding an auction at Bristol and Bath Science Park in aid of several local charities. The event, from 6pm on Thursday, is the latest staged by What’s Right, which has raised more than £20,000 for good causes. Bristol Rovers tickets, a round of golf, spa days, free business consultations and a...

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Finance director at Alliance Pharma to step down after nearly eight years

February 22, 2015
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Finance director at Alliance Pharma to step down after nearly eight years

Alliance Pharma, the Chippenham-based speciality pharmaceutical company, has started the search for a new finance director following the announcement that Richard Wright, who has been in the role for nearly eight years, is to leave. Mr Wright, pictured, who will remain at the highly-acquisitive company until May 31, is to pursue other interests, the...

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LEP survey offers West firms chance to shape the skills agenda

February 22, 2015
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LEP survey offers West firms chance to shape the skills agenda

Businesses across the West of England have the chance to shape the future skills make-up of the region by taking part in a new survey. The 2015 West of England Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) business skills survey, which is now live, takes around 15 minutes to complete and will help develop an informed skills...

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Ahead of the Agenda: The Week Ahead

February 22, 2015
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Monday 23 February Interim: Dechra Pharmaceuticals Finals: Audioboom Group, Bovis Homes, Bunzl, Greencoat UK Wind, HSBC, Tritax Big Box REIT, Unite, XP Power Trading statement: Associated British Foods AGM: Thomas Cook EGM: Velocys Economics: CBI reported sales Tuesday 24 February Interims: Ashmore Group, BHP Billiton, dotDigital, Green REIT, Just Retirement, Town Centre Securities Finals:...

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Barclays event will explore how to lead in the digital age through the use of intelligent social media

February 20, 2015
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Barclays event will explore how to lead in the digital age through the use of intelligent social media

With businesses becoming increasingly reliant on the successful use of social media to grow, Barclays is staging an event next week highlighting some of its more effective tools. Called Leading in the Digital Age – the use of Intelligent Social Media, the event at UWE’s Frenchay Campus near Bristol on Wednesday evening will hear...

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Virtual reality conference set to make West of England major player in fast-growing industry

February 20, 2015
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Virtual reality conference set to make West of England major player in fast-growing industry

Bath creative and tech firms are being invited to hear some of the biggest names in the world of gaming and entertainment at a major event next week that will put the West of England on the global map for the fast-growing virtual reality industry. Leading lights from Sony and Bossa Studios have joined...

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