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Ahead of the Agenda: The Week Ahead

May 5, 2014
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Monday 5 May UK bank holiday – nothing scheduled Tuesday 6 May Interim: Aberdeen Asset Management Final: Blinkx Trading statements: Barclays, Countrywide, Glencore Xstrata, Hiscox AGMs: 4imprint, Randgold Resources, Salamander Energy, Stratex International Economics: Official reserves, Markit/CIPS UK services PMI Wednesday 7 May Interims: Imperial Tobacco, Numis Corporation Finals: Experian, J Sainsbury, Vertu Motors...

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Business owners join shortlist in competing for acclaimed UK entrepreneur awards

May 1, 2014
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Two entrepreneurs from the Bath area have been shortlisted in one of the UK’s most prestigious awards scheme recognising the individuals who are driving business innovation and growth. David Broadway, pictured right, managing director of Radstock-based CFH Docmail, and Terry Hillier, pictured below, owner of RACS Group, a specialist outsourcing firm based at Warminster,...

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Focus on specialist home loan market builds profits and reserves at Bath Building Society

May 1, 2014
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Focus on specialist home loan market builds profits and reserves at Bath Building Society

Bath Building Society has said focusing on specialist parts of the mortgage market helped it boost its profits and increase reserves last year, despite the continuing challenging market conditions. The society’s pre-tax profits rose by 22.9% to £2.8m while its reserves increased by 11.5% to £21m.  Assets rose by 0.95% to £272.5m and its...

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Bath Rugby fans promised hi-tech conversion of ‘matchday experience’ by IT firm sponsor IPL

May 1, 2014
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Bath Rugby fans promised hi-tech conversion of ‘matchday experience’ by IT firm sponsor IPL

Bath-based IT consultancy IPL has promised to use innovation to transform matchdays for supporters at The Rec following the extension of its sponsorship of Bath Rugby to the end of next season. The consultancy and full-service IT company will remain as an official partner of the Aviva Premiership club, helping it develop the experience...

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Financial services department added to accountants Monahans’ Bath office

May 1, 2014
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Financial services department added to accountants Monahans’ Bath office

West accountancy firm Monahans is expanding its Bath office to offer financial services, including expert advice in areas such as the new pension rules and automatic enrolment. The launch of the financial services department is the latest development in a programme of organic growth at Monahans, one of the largest accountancy firms in the...

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Law firm takeover helps accelerate Helphire’s recovery

May 1, 2014
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Law firm takeover helps accelerate Helphire’s recovery

Bath-based specialist motor accident-claim handler Helphire today said its recent acquisition of a law firm specialising in road traffic personal injuries had paid off more than it expected. It also said a full-scale shake up of its core business, which plunged into heavy losses two years ago following major changes in its market, had...

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Arrival of new director strengthens Lloyds Bank’s offering to West’s large corporates

May 1, 2014
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Arrival of new director strengthens Lloyds Bank’s offering to West’s large corporates

Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking has bolstered its liquidity advisory team in the South West with the appointment of Jon Szabo as a new director to support the growth ambitions of the region’s large businesses.  Jon, pictured, is one of four new directors to join the now nine-strong team, headed by David Brunton, which provides...

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Order boost and investment in new technology contribute to big profits rise at Avon Rubber

April 30, 2014
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Order boost and investment in new technology contribute to big profits rise at Avon Rubber

Pre-tax profits at specialist West Wiltshire manufacturer Avon Rubber have risen by 43% after it won a series of major orders. The Melksham-based group, whose products span respirators for the army and emergency services to equipment for the dairy industry, said recent investment in new technology and products had also contributed to the 43%...

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Govt economic growth figures reflected in Bath with firms now benefiting from ‘firm recovery’

April 29, 2014
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Govt economic growth figures reflected in Bath with firms now benefiting from ‘firm recovery’

The economic recovery is on a “firm footing” and Bath businesses are reaping the benefits, according to Business West, the organisation that runs the city's Chamber of Commerce. Its managing director Phil Smith said Tuesday’s official figures showing the UK economy grew by 0.8% in the first three months of this year were reflected...

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Ahead of the Agenda: The Week Ahead

April 26, 2014
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Monday 28 April Interim: Ab Dynamics Finals: SimiGon, Verona Pharma Trading statement: Global Health Partner AGMs: Acencia Debt Strategies, Access Intelligence, DP World, Greencoat UK Wind, Microgen, Peer TV, Personal Group, TXO Economics: Hometrack housing survey, Nationwide house prices Tuesday 29 April Interims: Infrastrata, Utilitywise Finals: Huntsworth, Jqw, LiDCO, Lifeline Scientific, Petropavlovsk, TLA Worldwide,...

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