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Mayden’s ‘driving force’ development team lands top IT industry award

November 30, 2018
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Mayden’s ‘driving force’ development team lands top IT industry award

Embracing agile working has earned Bath-based software company Mayden, which specialises in innovative cloud-based software for the healthcare sector, has won a top industry award. The firm was named Development Team of the Year at the UK IT Industry Awards staged by the British Computer Society and Computing magazine.  The awards are considered the...

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Boost for Grant Thornton’s regional tax team as VAT expert takes up top post

November 30, 2018
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Boost for Grant Thornton’s regional tax team as VAT expert takes up top post

National accountancy group Grant Thornton has appointed Karen Robb to head the VAT team in its South region, which covers Bath. Karen, pictured, joins from the firm’s London office, where she led its VAT, customs and indirect tax practice for the UK and EMEA. Grant Thornton said her relocation was further evidence of its...

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Bishop Fleming limbers up for centenary celebrations next year with Bath Half sponsorship

November 30, 2018
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Bishop Fleming limbers up for centenary celebrations next year with Bath Half sponsorship

Regional accountancy firm Bishop Fleming has become the official title sponsor of the 2019 Bath Half Marathon. The partnership coincides with centenary year celebrations at Bishop Fleming, which has an office in Bath. It is the first of a series of major initiatives and activities which the firm plans to stage throughout 2019 to...

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New regional MD for BaxterStorey aims to serve up growth across South West

November 30, 2018
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New regional MD for BaxterStorey aims to serve up growth across South West

Contract catering and hospitality specialist BaxterStorey has appointed Mack Allan as its South West and Wales managing director as it seeks to strengthen its presence in the region. The national group already has a significant local client base, including law firm Burges Salmon’s Bristol head office, Nationwide building society’s HQ in Swindon and the...

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Bath Business News photo gallery: Koffmann & Mr White’s official launch party

November 26, 2018
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Bath Business News photo gallery: Koffmann & Mr White’s official launch party

Koffmann & Mr White’s at Bath’s Abbey Hotel has been officially opened with a glittering celebration attended by some of the city’s top sports stars. Guests had the opportunity to try delicious canapes adapted from the restaurant’s new menu, which celebrates the best of French and English cuisine, and watch a spectacular fire show....

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Space race eases as prime city centre office building comes onto market

November 26, 2018
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Space race eases as prime city centre office building comes onto market

The former headquarters of Bath book publisher Parragon has come onto the market – potentially easing pressure on expanding city centre office-based firms to relocate to Bristol. The Grade II listed 10,000 sq ft building on Trim Street, known as Chartist House, is undergoing an extensive refurbishment and will be ready for occupation in...

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Pearson May weekly financial round-up

November 26, 2018
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Pearson May weekly financial round-up

Bath accountancy firm Pearson May and Bath Business News team up each week to bring you the top national finance stories.  Self-assessment: Get it sorted early Avoid the stress with our self-assessment tips. Click here to read the guide How is auto-enrolment changing in 2019? What employers need to know for the next year....

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Call for a unified voice for the region’s construction and property industry to attract talent

November 26, 2018
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Call for a unified voice for the region’s construction and property industry to attract talent

The property and construction industry needs to wake up and embrace change if it is to move with the times and attract the right talent, a recent Women in Property South West event was told. Many firms in the sector accepted that change is needed but were unsure what steps to take to bring...

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Ahead of the Agenda: The Week Ahead

November 25, 2018
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Monday November 26 Nothing listed Tuesday November 27 Finals: Shaftesbury, Topps Tiles Interims: De La Rue, Severfield, Cranswick, Pennon, Pet at Home Trading updates: Fevertree Drinks, Intertek Wednesday November 28 Finals: Brewin Dolphin, Siemens Interims: Telford Homes Thursday November 29 Finals: Thomas Cook, Britvic Interims: Greene King, HP Trading update: Go-Ahead Friday November 30...

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UWE, NatWest and Foot Anstey team up to launch funding and support scheme for scale-ups

November 23, 2018
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UWE, NatWest and Foot Anstey team up to launch funding and support scheme for scale-ups

West of England businesses with ambitious growth plans will be able to get grant funding and relevant, high-quality support and training under a new programme launched by the University of the West of England (UWE), NatWest and regional law firm Foot Anstey. S4G (Scale Up 4 Growth) is open to businesses in any sector...

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