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Pearson May weekly financial round-up

March 5, 2020
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Pearson May weekly financial round-up

Each week Bath accountancy firm Pearson May and Bath Business News team up to bring you the top national finance stories. This week we look at . . . Predictions for Spring Budget 2020 A round-up of the best rumours for individuals and businesses. Click here to find out what they are. The end of...

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Korea opportunities knock for Bath’s advanced manufacturing businesses

March 5, 2020
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Korea opportunities knock for Bath’s advanced manufacturing businesses

Bath’s innovative manufacturing firms are being invited to take part in a trade mission to South Korea to explore collaborating with some of the country’s most pioneering businesses. Part of the government's Global Business Innovation Programme, the mission will bring together small cohorts of innovative UK small and medium-sized businesses looking to grow and...

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Going green pays off for accountants Bishop Fleming with lower mileage and utility bills

March 4, 2020
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Going green pays off for accountants Bishop Fleming with lower mileage and utility bills

Regional accountancy firm Bishop Fleming has again achieved sizeable reductions in its use of paper, energy and company cars despite the business’s continued growth. The firm, which also gained ‘plastic-free champion’ status last year, has now saved the annual equivalent of 155 trees by cutting the use of paper compared to where it stood...

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Bath Spa University and its Students’ Union urge city to join them in tackling climate crisis

March 4, 2020
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Bath Spa University and its Students’ Union urge city to join them in tackling climate crisis

Bath Spa University has teamed up with its Students’ Union in declaring a climate emergency and is calling on students, staff and the wider city to pledge their support for urgent action. The university and the Students’ Union’s pledges support the increasing calls across the world to tackle climate change while also echoing the...

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Care home sale handled by Royds Withy King’s health and social care team

March 4, 2020
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Care home sale handled by Royds Withy King’s health and social care team

The Bath-based health and social care team at law firm Royds Withy King has supported the owner of an independent Hampshire care home in its disposal to a regional group. The sale of Belford House near Alton involved the transfer of shares in its owner Four Marks Ltd to Hartford Care for an undisclosed...

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Pearson May Financial Update: The end of the tax year is approaching – do you need to take action?

March 4, 2020
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Pearson May Financial Update: The end of the tax year is approaching – do you need to take action?

As the end of the 2019/20 tax year approaches on April 5 it is a good time to review your affairs, making the most of opportunities to maximise your income and minimise your tax. Some tax planning may require action to be taken before April 5. Pearson May partner Jacqui Bowden highlights a few...

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Ahead of the Agenda: The Week Ahead

March 2, 2020
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Monday March 2 Finals: Greencoat Rene., Hiscox, Johnson Service, Lukoil Adr, Senior                     Interim: PCI-Pal Economic announcements: PMI construction, PMI services, PMI manufacturing, Mortgage approvals, Consumer credit, M4 money supply Tuesday March 3 Finals: 4Imprint, Apax Glb, Cairn Homes, Direct Line, Getbury, Greggs, Hutchison China, Ibstock, Intertek Group, Legal & General, Rotork, Signature Aviat Interims:...

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Brexit clarity lifts gloom for South West manufacturers with sales and profits expected to bounce back

February 25, 2020
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Brexit clarity lifts gloom for South West manufacturers with sales and profits expected to bounce back

Confidence among the South West’s small and medium-sized manufacturers has bounced back following the breaking of the Brexit impasse, according to a new survey. While the sector ended 2019 by enduring its toughest quarter in a decade – with the worst reduction in sales, profits and staff numbers since the depth of the recession...

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Ahead of the Agenda: The Week Ahead

February 23, 2020
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Monday February 24 Finals: Ascential, CC Japan Income & Growth Trust, easyHotel, Georgia Healthcare, Kosmos Energy, Merian Chrysalis Investment, Quartix Holdings, Reach, RTC Group Interims: Dechra, Finsbury Food, Tristel Economic announcement: BBA mortgage lending figures Tuesday February 25 Finals: Croda International, Hammerson, Meggitt, Petrofact, Romgaz S, Synectics Interims: Bluefield Solar, Clinigen, Dotdigital, Hotel Chocolat,...

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‘Inspiring and motivating environment’ makes Bath energy firm UK’s second best to work for

February 21, 2020
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‘Inspiring and motivating environment’ makes Bath energy firm UK’s second best to work for

Pure Planet, the Bath-based business behind the UK’s first app-only energy brand, has been named as the second-best small company to work for in the country. The high-growth firm, which launched in 2016 and now employs more than 80 staff, has been ranked No 2 in this year’s 100 Best Small Companies report.  The...

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