The differences between Bath and Bristol should be celebrated as they can be key factors in making the West of England one of the world’s leading centres for innovation, according to a major study. The region is already among the UK’s most exciting innovation clusters based on its vibrant tech, creative, advanced engineering and...
Leading school uniform supplier Banner has snapped up another smaller rival in its second deal in less than five months as it aims for market leadership. Trowbridge-based Banner, which has also operated the Blue Max Banner and BMB brands, bought Stockport-based F.R. Monkhouse in June, bringing with it nine retail stores and nine on-site...
West of England law firm Mogers Drewett has formed a partnership with specialist insurer and financial planning adviser Lloyd & Whyte to offer bespoke legal services to its clients at discounted rates. Lloyd & Whyte, based in Taunton, offers insurance and financial planning advice to healthcare professionals from dentists and optometrists to chiropractors and...
Businesses are being urged to back a new a new appeal on behalf of the Bath Cancer Unit Support Group (BCUSG). The appeal, which aims to raise nearly £370,000 for three new projects, was launched recently by actress Stephanie Cole OBE, best known for her roles in the BBC sitcom Still Open All Hours,...
The West of England’s largest business organisation has urged “calm compromise” from politicians over Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit plan to avoid what it said would be the “tremendously damaging” impact of the UK crashing out of the EU with no deal. Business West – which runs Bath Chamber of Commerce and the Bath...
A total of 54 employees have been promoted in the regional office of international accountancy group KPMG, including three senior managers who have become directors. Shaun Gealy, Nick Cullimore-Davies and Neil Clarke work in audit, tax and consulting respectively. Shaun, pictured top, has spent 13 years with KPMG and specialises in the insurance sector,...
A tourism tax on overnight visitors to Bath looks set to come a step closer – along with a levy on short-term lets such as those provided through Airbnb – as Bath & North East Somerset Council seeks to raise more funds. While taxes on tourists are common in many popular European destinations, UK...
Regional accountancy group MHA Monahans, which has offices in and around Bath, has landed its second major award in a month as its growth over recent years continues to gain industry recognition. Success in the Large Firm of the Year category of the inaugural IRIS Customer Awards followed hot on the heels of...
Businesses and philanthropists from across the South West will come together this Thursday to help raise vital funds for its young people. The annual Prince’s Trust Red Dinner has raised more than £650,000 since it was launched seven years ago, with all the proceeds going toward helping young people across the South West. This...
The Chancellor’s attempts to help the high street and the solve the housing crisis were welcomed by property market leaders – but they agreed that he needed to do more. David Westgate, group chief executive of Keynsham-based Andrews Property Group, pictured right, was delighted with Philip Hammond’s move to abolish Stamp Duty for all...
