Health insurance broker Lesson Moore has expanded its expertise after spotting that some business owners and older clients were finding it hard to get cover for travel. The Radstock-based firm, which launched in 2015 by directors Martin Blain and Simon Milner, has teamed up with specialist provider justtravelcover.com to offer affordable travel insurance to...
Renewable energy firm Good Energy today formally called on its shareholders to reject a move by arch-rival Ecotricity to put two directors on its board as it announced the date of special meeting to resolve their increasingly bitter power struggle. Chippenham-based Good Energy’s board used a note to shareholders alerting them of the meeting...
Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking has strengthened its support for medium-sized businesses in the West of England with the appointment of a new regional director. Andrew Kemp, pictured, joins the bank’s mid-markets team having previously led its acquisition finance loan management team in London. He brings with him more than 25 years of experience in...
By Donna Kehoe, Bank of England agent for the South West of England I always enjoy the conversations I have each day with those running businesses, charities and other organisations here in the South West. These discussions provide an up-to-the-minute insight into what’s really happening in the economy across the UK. And at the...
Bath-based hoteliers Tim and Ros Forester have acquired the city’s luxury boutique bed and breakfast Dorian House in a deal backed by NatWest and with advice from Bath-headquartered law firm Royds Withy King. The couple, who previously owned Bath’s Duke’s Hotel, bought the historic 13-bedroom property, pictured, for an undisclosed sum through their new...
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) introduced the Let Property Campaign over three years ago. At that time, it was expected to last 18 months. However, no end date has been set, writes Pearson May partner Nick Oliver. Campaigns such as the Let Property Campaign generate revenue quickly and ensure future tax for HMRC...
South West accountancy firm Old Mill has been praised for its “strong client-centric culture and positive ethos” as it gained a top industry standard for the third year in a row. The firm, with offices in Melksham, Wells, Exeter and Yeovil, has completed the certification programme for BS 8577 – the only best-practice standard...
Bath’s best tech businesses are being invited to enter a national awards scheme that celebrates innovation and growth among the sector’s fastest-growing firms. The 2017 Deloitte UK Technology Fast 50 Awards showcase the country’s dynamic technology ecosystem and the most exciting hi-tech companies. Now in their 20th year, the awards rank the UK’s...
Accountancy group EY has made two key promotions and a senior appointment in its regional financial services (FS) practice as it continues to expand across the South West and Wales. Gareth Mee has been appointed as partner while Shannon Ramnarine becomes an associate partner and Andy Roughan a director. Gareth leads EY’s FS advisory...
West of England business and local authority leaders have been urged to “stop dithering” and help develop a stronger regional economy that builds on its position as one of the UK’s leading centres for innovation and creativity. The recently formed West of England Combined Authority (WECA) is drawing up a new economic blueprint for...
