Logistics group Wincanton is expanding its eCommerce capacity to meet soaring demand as it continues to benefit from changes in shopping and distribution due to Covid-19. The Chippenham-based group is to lease a 528,000 sq ft, state-of-the-art, automated eFulfilment facility in Northamptonshire – its second following the acquisition of one in Warwickshire last year. ...
With the continued success of the vaccine rollout, hopefully we all have cause to look forward to a brighter few months ahead of us. However, it is clear that the financial impact of the Coronavirus pandemic will continue to be felt for many months and years to come, writes Pearson May partner Matthew Rutter....
Did you know that your Intellectual Property (IP) assets can be integral to the growth and sustainability of your business? When properly managed, the value of your IP can far outweigh physical assets, accounting for over 70% of your business’s value. One of the biggest misconceptions we hear about is business owners thinking they don’t own or use any...
Monday April 5 Bank holiday Tuesday April 6 Nothing listed Wednesday April 7 Finals: Hilton Foods, IGas Energy, Pharos Energy AGM: Law Debenture Corp Economic announcements: RICS housing market survey, PMI services Thursday April 8 Finals: Equals Group, M Winkworth, OneSavings Bank Interim: Tracsis Trading announcements: Dunelm, Entain, Ferrexpo Friday April 9 AGM: Rio Tinto Economic announcement: Halifax house price index ...
A seven-figure bank loan has set MJ Church, one of the South West’s largest civil engineering, earthworks and waste management contractors, on the road to more growth. The Marshfield-headquartered firm has used the £1.1m from Lloyds Bank to buy four new articulated Volvo dumper trucks, increasing its 25-strong fleet in response to rising demand...
A second historic office building on the edge of Bath’s Queen Square has become fully let as demand for prime commercial space in the city centre continues to grow. Northumberland House, pictured, on the corner of Northumberland Buildings and Barton Street and overlooking the iconic square, is now full following a deal with Bath...
Law firm Mogers Drewett has shown its support for the vital work of Bath Rugby Foundation by becoming a member of its 1st XV Club. It is among 15 businesses and individuals to have joined the club since it was launched ahead of the 2018/19 season. Club members make an annual donation to the...
Bath accountancy firm Pearson May teams up with Bath Business News each week to bring you the top national finance stories. IR35 rules finally extend to the private sector Changes kick in from Tuesday April 6, exactly one year later than planned. Click here for more information Business rates in England in 2021/22 Temporary business rates reductions, frozen...
South West accountancy and finance firm Old Mill has expanded with the acquisition of a 65-year-old family business in Somerset. The addition of Yeovil-based Ivan Rendall & Co, which was established in 1956, brings around 500 accountancy and tax clients to Old Mill’s 17-strong owner-managed businesses team based in its office in the town. Rendalls...
National business group the CBI has appointed Adrian Bratt, the General Counsel of luxury motorboat manufacturer Princess Yachts, as the next chair of its South West region. Adrian, pictured, who is also a board director at the Plymouth-based firm, takes over from Pennon chief executive Susan Davy, who has held the role since 2018. CBI...
