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More growth on cards at wedding gift firm as Barclays presents it with innovation loan

May 17, 2018
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More growth on cards at wedding gift firm as Barclays presents it with innovation loan

Bath-based online wedding gift list group Prezola is looking to unwrap further expansion after receiving an innovation loan from Barclays. The group has grown rapidly since it was founded in 2010 by husband-and-wife team Dom and Ali Beaven and now employs 50 people. In 2016 it acquired Getting Married – the UK’s most popular wedding...

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Bath bosses line up against rivals from across the South West in region’s Director of the Year Awards

May 16, 2018
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Bath bosses line up against rivals from across the South West in region’s Director of the Year Awards

A former Google industry head and the founder of a childcare business are flying the flag for Bath in one of the region’s top award schemes for boardroom excellence. The Institute of Directors (IoD) has named the shortlist for its annual South West Director of the Year Awards having received the highest-ever number of nominations...

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Ahead of the Agenda: The Week Ahead

May 12, 2018
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Monday May 14 Interims: Lonmin, Diploma, Victrex Trading updates: Centrica Economic announcement: Employment figures Tuesday May 15 Finals: Vodafone, Land Securities, Premier Foods Interims: easyJet, ITE Trading updates: Hargreaves Lansdown Wednesday May 16 Final: Burberry Interims: Brewin Dolphin, Mitchells & Butlers Trading update: Galliford Try Thursday May 17 Finals: British Land, 3i, Experian, National...

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Royds Withy King real estate lawyers get service station sale on the road

May 10, 2018
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Royds Withy King real estate lawyers get service station sale on the road

The real estate team in the Bath office of regional law firm Royds Withy King has helped a city-based service station operator sell one of its sites to BP. The lawyers acted for the directors of Flying Visit on the sale of Texaco-branded Bathway Service Station near Beckington, pictured. The forecourt is on a...

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Pearson May weekly financial round-up

May 10, 2018
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Pearson May weekly financial round-up

Each week Bath Business News teams up with Bath accountancy firm Pearson May to bring you the top national finance stories.  Handling late payments Nearly half of small frms have been ‘menaced’ by late payments. Read how to handle it in your business here Savings for children How will a child’s savings be taxed?...

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Specialist French property service launched by Stone King as demand increases ahead of Brexit

May 9, 2018
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Specialist French property service launched by Stone King as demand increases ahead of Brexit

Bath-headquartered national law firm Stone King this week become the first in the city launch a French conveyancing service offering comprehensive support to clients buying or selling a home in France. The firm has recently seen a growth in inquiries linked to property in France, especially from Brits worried about the impact of Brexit...

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IoD lands Flybe chief as headline speaker at its Directors of the Year Awards dinner

May 8, 2018
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IoD lands Flybe chief as headline speaker at its Directors of the Year Awards dinner

The CEO of regional airline Flybe is to be headline speaker at the IoD South West Director of the Year Awards next month. Christine Ourmières-Widener, pictured, who took up the role at the Devon-based carrier in January last year, will share her experiences in an interview with the event’s host, BBC Radio Devon’s Janet Kipling.  The...

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Ahead of the Agenda: The Week Ahead

May 7, 2018
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Monday May 7 Bank holiday Tuesday May 8 Interims: Walt Disney Trading updates: Hiscox, William Hill Wednesday May 9 Interims: Imperial Brands, Compass Trading update: JD Wetherspoon, G4S, Greggs Thursday May 10 Final: BT, Stobart Interims: Randgold Resources Trading updates: Morrisons, Next, RSA Insurance, Barratt Developments, ITV, Beazley, Rathbone, Superdry, TP, ICAP Economic announcement:...

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Bath’s tech stars get their chance to sparkle as entries open for top awards

May 4, 2018
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Bath’s tech stars get their chance to sparkle as entries open for top awards

Nominations have opened for the SPARKies, the awards that showcase the best of the West of England’s tech sector. Now in their sixth year, the awards shine a light on the firms and individuals operating in areas as diverse as apps, touchless technology and healthcare.  Two new categories – Best Scale-Up and Most Innovative...

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The beautiful game meets culture as The Bath Festivals team up with Bath City FC

May 4, 2018
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The beautiful game meets culture as The Bath Festivals team up with Bath City FC

The worlds of culture and football will come together next weekend as The Bath Festival joins forces for the first time with Bath City Football Club to kick off a day of activities and celebrity appearances. One of a number of special collaborations in this year’s ambitious Festival programme, the event on Saturday May...

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