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Ahead of the Agenda: The Week Ahead

April 28, 2019
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Monday April 29 Finals: Horizon Discovery Group, Nasstar, Xpediator Interims: Lok’n Store Group, Proactis Holdings, Up Global Sourcing Holdings Trading update: Evraz Tuesday April 30 Finals: Animalcare Group, Dillistone Group, Inspiration Healthcare Group, Novacyt S.A. Xeros Technology Group Interims: C4Z Discovery Holdings, Image Scan Holdings Trading updates: Essentra, Greene King, PPHE Hotel Group Economic...

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Queen’s Awards recognise Bath firms’ innovation, international trade and sustainable development

April 26, 2019
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Queen’s Awards recognise Bath firms’ innovation, international trade and sustainable development

Three Bath area businesses have this week been celebrating winning a prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise in recognition of their contribution to the UK economy. Bath creative, branding and communications agency Emberson Group received the award for international trade for its “excellence and sustained growth in international trade”.  Group managing director Clare Pratt said...

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‘Ones to Watch’ listing for fast-growing Bath glasses design firm

April 26, 2019
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‘Ones to Watch’ listing for fast-growing Bath glasses design firm

Bath-based eyewear design house INSPECS has been named as one of the 10 firms across the UK with exceptional growth potential. The firm, based in Bath’s old Gas Light and Coke building on Upper Bristol Road, was selected from a 30-strong shortlist to appear in the ‘Ones to Watch’ section of the prestigious Sunday...

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Interaction powers ahead with new Good Energy head office design

April 26, 2019
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Interaction powers ahead with new Good Energy head office design

Renewable power firm Good Energy has commissioned Bath-based office design and build experts Interaction to work on its new headquarters. Fast-growing Good Energy is to start construction work later this year on the 31,748 sq ft building in Chippenham, which will house its 300-plus workforce and have space for an additional 100 staff it...

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Bath business experts to share recruitment insights at Juice panel discussion

April 26, 2019
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Bath business experts to share recruitment insights at Juice panel discussion

Bath-headquartered employment agency Juice has teamed up with some of the city’s top business, legal and HR experts to stage an event next week for firms looking to hire new staff. The panel discussion will tackle areas such as attracting and retaining the right people and motivating and rewarding staff as well as giving...

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Tesla and Royal Crescent Hotel in drive to attract electric vehicle owners with free charging service

April 26, 2019
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Tesla and Royal Crescent Hotel in drive to attract electric vehicle owners with free charging service

Bath’s iconic Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa has launched a partnership with Tesla Motors, giving guests exclusive access to three charging points for sustainable electric cars. The move, in line with Tesla’s mission to accelerate the world’s transition to clean energy, makes the five-star hotel the first in Bath to offer the recharging service....

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Artful bar redesign plays to the gallery as Abbey Hotel’s new owners continue to redefine venue

April 25, 2019
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Artful bar redesign plays to the gallery as Abbey Hotel’s new owners continue to redefine venue

Bath’s Abbey Hotel has unveiled the latest in a series of changes since it changed hands a year ago – the city’s first ‘cocktail gallery’. The 62-bedroom boutique hotel’s bar has been renovated and ‘redefined’ into the ArtBar – described as “an eclectic space of different lights, materials and textures”.  The four-star hotel’s owners...

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Degree of success for Norland College as it gains right to offer university-style qualification

April 25, 2019
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Degree of success for Norland College as it gains right to offer university-style qualification

Bath’s world-renown Norland College – best known for its nannies in their distinctive uniforms – has become the UK’s smallest undergraduate degree provider following powers granted it by the Privy Council.  From this September, students at the college will be able to study for a degree alongside its prestigious Norland College Diploma. The college,...

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Funding sought for RUH’s chemotherapy out-of-hours helpline

April 25, 2019
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Funding sought for RUH’s chemotherapy out-of-hours helpline

A pilot scheme for a new out-of-hours helpline for outpatients receiving chemotherapy treatment at Bath’s Royal United Hospital has been hailed a success. Now the Bath Cancer Unit Support Group (BCUSG), which funded the pilot, is seeking donations so it can raise more money to continue providing this essential service along with other vital...

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Pearson May weekly financial round-up

April 25, 2019
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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 . . . The structural dilemma facing buy-to-let landlords More landlords are incorporating their business as tax measures begin to bite. Click here to find out if this...

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