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Inspiration and invaluable advice on the agenda at the University of Bath’s Enterprise Day

March 15, 2024
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Inspiration and invaluable advice on the agenda at the University of Bath’s Enterprise Day

Individuals inspired to start a business or already on their entrepreneurial journey can discover and share insights at the University of Bath’s third annual Enterprise Day. The event next Wednesday, 20 March, will bring together business leaders, academic experts and student entrepreneurs to share ideas and celebrate innovation and start-up successes. Enterprise Day is...

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Another accolade for SETsquared as FT-backed report ranks it UK’s top start-up hub and third in Europe

March 14, 2024
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Another accolade for SETsquared as FT-backed report ranks it UK’s top start-up hub and third in Europe

The SETsquared Partnership, the pioneering tech incubator backed by the University of Bath, has been named as the UK’s leading start-up hub and third best in Europe. No stranger to awards – it has been ranked best in the world by the University Business Incubator (UBI) Index three times – SETsquared has been given...

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New blueprint for ‘vibrant, well-connected community’ on historic site welcomed by Bath architects

March 14, 2024
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New blueprint for ‘vibrant, well-connected community’ on historic site welcomed by Bath architects

The Bath-based landscape architects working on the design of a new major housing development on Bristol’s outskirts have welcomed a revised masterplan for the area. Grant Associates has drawn up the overall landscape strategy for the Brabazon neighbourhood on the former Filton Airfield site, pictured left and below, the birthplace of Concorde and supersonic...

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Pearson May financial round up

March 14, 2024
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Pearson May financial round up

Each week Bath accountancy firm Pearson May teams up with Bath Business News to bring you the top national finance stories. Fraud under spotlight at Companies House Phased roll out of new powers to tackle problem. Click here to find out more Stealth tax and savings shake up salary bands ‘Fiscal drag’ raises tax burden for many. For more details, click here...

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Special event will celebrate Bath rainforest charity’s three decades of conservation across the globe

March 13, 2024
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Bath-based charity Rainforest Concern, which has helped to protect more than 5m acres of rainforest around the world, is marking its 30th anniversary with a special event in the city. Staged in partnership with the Royal Geographical Society, the event at the Holburne Museum is next Thursday,  21 March – which is UN International...

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‘Iconic’ 18-century Bath hotel added to portfolio of expanding city-based hospitality management firm

March 13, 2024
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‘Iconic’ 18-century Bath hotel added to portfolio of expanding city-based hospitality management firm

A Bath-based specialist business has added a second hotel in the city to its portfolio, describing the move as making it “custodian of an iconic establishment”. Hospitality management group Providence Hotels has taken on Grade I listed The Kennard boutique guesthouse on Henrietta Street through a lease agreement.  The hotel, pictured, built in 1794...

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New focus and expansion for laptop recycling scheme on a mission to bridge the digital divide

March 13, 2024
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New focus and expansion for laptop recycling scheme on a mission to bridge the digital divide

A not-for-profit organisation that has recycled and redistributed thousands of laptops and other devices to the community free of charge is set to make an even bigger impact following the appointment of a new CEO. Wiltshire Digital Drive was set up during the 2020 lockdown to help combat the negative effect of school closures...

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Mogers Drewett aiming to spread a little happiness among Bath businesses with special event

March 13, 2024
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Bath businesses will be able to find out how to create a happy workplace at a special event hosted in the city by the legal and financial planning firm Mogers Drewett. The event takes place at the Abbey Hotel on North Parade next Wednesday, 20 March – which has been designated International Day of...

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New chair of pan-regional powerhouse group stresses its approach to net zero and innovation

March 13, 2024
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New chair of pan-regional powerhouse group stresses its approach to net zero and innovation

The Western Gateway, the pan-regional partnership that stretches from Swindon to Swansea via Bath, has appointed a new chair as it focuses its efforts on net zero and creating jobs and economic growth. Sarah Williams-Gardener, former CEO of FinTech Wales, takes over from Bristol-based Katherine Bennett CBE, who was the partnership’s first chair, having...

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Successful link-up between Team Bath and city-based property firm goes into extra time

March 12, 2024
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Successful link-up between Team Bath and city-based property firm goes into extra time

Specialist property firm Rengen has extended for a further three years its partnership with Team Bath, which encompasses the University of Bath’s sport and fitness activities. The firm, which specialises in student, residential and commercial developments and lettings, has been an official partner of Team Bath since 2019. During that time it has supported...

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