The next West of England mayor must show vision and ambition to spearhead the region’s Covid recovery and build a sustainable, long-term prosperity capable of matching London’s economic strength, according to the CBI. The business group this week launched its blueprint for the West of England’s future, which urges the winner of May 6’s...
Land and buildings in Bath suitable for small residential developments are being sought by socially focussed investment group Bristol & Bath Regional Capital (BBRC) as it aims to boost housebuilding in the city. The group, owned and supported by regional organisations including the University of Bath and Bath Spa University, has teamed up with...
German airline Lufthansa is to go ahead with its delayed Bristol to Frankfurt service in a move it said showed confidence in the airport as it prepares to emerge from the devastating impact of the coronavirus pandemic. The airline had planned to introduce twice daily direct flights last March but shelved them as Covid-19...
Bath-based housing group Curo is due to start construction work next month on another affordable homes scheme in Bristol – including repurposing one of its own offices – as it continues to work towards easing that city’s housing shortage. Curo has appointed family-owned construction group Jehu as the main contractor on The Willows regeneration...
Time Finance, the Bath-based alternative financial services firm, has appointed Ed Rimmer as interim chief executive officer. Ed, pictured, returns to the firm – which changed its name from 1pm two months ago – having previously served as chief operating officer. He left last April following a reorganisation of the senior management team. Time...
Bath businesses will be able to learn how to boost their online overseas sales from successful women in eCommerce at a virtual conference next week. The free ‘Women in Global eCommerce’ event on Tuesday is being hosted by the Department for International Trade (DIT) in collaboration with Business West, the organisation behind Bath Chamber...
