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Spring Statement 2018: Business reaction

March 13, 2018
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CBI chief economist Rain Newton-Smith said the Chancellor was rightly backing British business to secure the UK’s future prosperity in a new economy. “It’s great to see an upgrade in the state of our public finances and rightly sensible to set more aside for a rainy day with Brexit uncertainty still weighing on the...

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Spring Statement 2018: Main points so far . . .

March 13, 2018
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Key points from today’s Spring Statement: Next spending review will take place in 2019 UK economy grew by 1.7% in 2017 OBR has increased forecast for growth next year but downgraded those for 2021 and 2022  Investment programme of £44bn to raise housing supply to 300,000 a year by the mid-2020s. Extra £1.7bn to...

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Boost for Bath’s creative sector as three businesses merge to form city’s biggest agency

March 13, 2018
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Boost for Bath’s creative sector as three businesses merge to form city’s biggest agency

International marketing group St Ives is to merge three of its West of England-based businesses to create a new Bath-based agency employing more than 200 staff. To be called Edit, the agency will bring together St Ives businesses Response One, Amaze One and Occam under one roof and a single brand in a move...

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Seminars on lean thinking and apprenticeships added to Bath Business Expo’s busy schedule

March 9, 2018
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Seminars on lean thinking and apprenticeships added to Bath Business Expo’s busy schedule

Bath Business Expo has added two more seminars to its packed schedule with just a week to go to what will be one of the largest general business exhibitions and networking opportunities in the region this year.    The expo, on Friday, March 16, will build on the success of last year’s sold-out event,...

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Rec redevelopment could kick off plan to create vibrant new riverside area for Bath

March 9, 2018
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Rec redevelopment could kick off plan to create vibrant new riverside area for Bath

Bath could get a vibrant new riverside district with bars, cafes and open spaces for art and entertainment as part of the long-awaited redevelopment of The Rec.   Architects working on the Bath Rugby stadium scheme believe a new river frontage area could be developed alongside it, putting Bath on a par with cities...

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Time flies: Owls of Bath early bird sponsorship deadline extended as business swoop to take part

March 9, 2018
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Time flies: Owls of Bath early bird sponsorship deadline extended as business swoop to take part

Businesses have been flocking to sign up to sponsor the Minerva’s Owls of Bath sculpture trail coming to the city this summer. Following a flurry of interest in the project, organisers have now extended the ‘early bird’ discount for sponsors until next Friday, March 16. Almost 20 sponsors are now confirmed for the 100 owls...

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Google to headline leading analytics and conversion conference in Bath

March 9, 2018
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Google to headline leading analytics and conversion conference in Bath

Bath digital businesses are to get access to leading-edge advice and industry trends following the announcement that Google is to headline an analytics and conversion conference in the city this summer. Google will supply the keynote speaker and provide expert services at the event. Organised by Bath-based SearchStar – one of the UK’s foremost...

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Pioneering scheme launched to widen diversity in Bath’s tech sector

March 8, 2018
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Pioneering scheme launched to widen diversity in Bath’s tech sector

A programme to tackle the lack of diversity in Bath’s tech cluster by amplifying its underrepresented voices has been launched. Aptly named SHIFT, the free course will give 12 individuals from diverse backgrounds across Bath and Bristol the skills and backing they need to change perceptions in the area’s burgeoning tech industry.  Those behind...

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IoD extends deadline and introduces new category in SW Director of the Year Awards

March 7, 2018
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IoD extends deadline and introduces new category in SW Director of the Year Awards

The deadline to enter the region’s top awards for boardroom excellence has been extended and a new category introduced to give as many directors as possible a chance to shine this year. Entrepreneurs now have until March 29 to submit their applications for the prestigious Institute of Directors (IoD) South West Director of the...

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BrandSoup: Another fine Mac-edonia

March 6, 2018
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A couple of years ago, BrandSoup reported on the Kylie v Kylie spat – two ladies fighting over one name. Since then, Mlles Minogue and Jenner appear to have kissed and made up, but… what’s this? It’s only Greece and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM to some) with a very similar problem! ...

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