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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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%...
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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The Agency, the Bath-based planning, creative, technology and media firm, has won a prestigious Grand Prix at the RAR Awards – the industry’s most coveted accolade. The Agency, whose clients include the British School of Motoring, BT and Del Monte, received the award – one of only two presented each year – at a...
A trade mission to China to help unlock opportunities for small and medium-sized West businesses has been announced by UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) South West. While China is well known as the world’s fastest-growing major economy, with growth rates averaging around 10% over the past 30 years, and the largest exporting nation, it...
