The key issues of transport and access are the themes for the second Bath Business Breakfast, which takes place next Friday, 3 May. The quarterly events, which take the form of ‘fireside talks’, are hosted by the Bath Business Improvement District (BID), the independent initiative working to create a positive environment for businesses in...
Law firm Thrings, which has an office in Bath, is helping promote environmentally focused change in the South West’s booming construction sector by contributing to a guide showing how the industry can achieve a more resilient future. Called Net Zero in the South West – Drive the Change, the publication is the latest in a...
A charity working to break the cycle of domestic abuse, sexual violence and stalking has received more than £6,500 by regional law firm Goughs Solicitors. The sum was raised by employees at the firm, which has seven offices across Wiltshire, after FearFree became it charity partner for 2023/24. Over the 12 months Goughs staff...
Bath’s financial services businesses are being encouraged to become more innovative through a pioneering programme launched this week. The pilot project, which is supported by a number of key tech organisations and businesses in the region, aims to get firms in the sector to adopt new technologies, strategies and processes. As a result, they...
Expert support on how to enhance digital presence, adopt new technologies, improve competitiveness and increase productivity is now available to small and medium-sized businesses Bath firms under a new scheme. Called Tech for Growth, the initiative offers tailored tech adoption consultancy to eligible organisations. It aims to equip businesses with the necessary tools to...
Regional law firm Goughs has congratulated trainee solicitor Hannah Jackson’s qualification to become a solicitor. Hannah, pictured, joined Goughs in April 2022 following her previous work as a paralegal in the Bath office of law firm Stone King and in Cheltenham with BPE Solicitors, practising in both commercial and residential property. Following her training...
Just in case you were under the misapprehension that we were set for a quieter period for employment legislation, you’ll see below that the next few months are set to be rather busy. That’s especially true for those of you looking after HR matters. To put this into context Lucy Cotterell, an HR consultant...
Bath firms are now able to put surplus funds into a specialist savings account while also supporting a regional organisation that gives access to affordable loans to individuals at risk of financial exclusion. Great Western Credit Union’s (GWCU) Business Saver is aimed at businesses that are looking to earn monthly interest at a competitive...
Regional law firm Goughs Solicitors has made a number of promotions across various departments, including two new partners, in a move that recognises and celebrates its internal talent. The firm, which has seven offices across Wiltshire, including in Chippenham, Trowbridge, Melksham and Corsham, said its latest promotions round celebrated “exceptional knowledge, skills and talent” within the...
Nominations have opened for this year’s SPARKies, the pioneering awards that shine a light on the best individuals, products and firms that make up the West of England’s tech sector. Launched in 2012, the annual awards have grown to become the best-respected tech accolades in the region, attracting hundreds of entries from across the...
