Just 2% of the South West’s small to medium-sized manufacturers think Brexit will have a positive impact on their recovery, while more than half admit they still cannot predict how the transition out of the EU will affect their business. And with the UK-EU talks entering their final hours with no sign of a...
Bath-based financial services firm Novia is predicting a step change in its growth next year after being acquired by one of Europe’s top private equity firms. One of Bath’s highest profile firms due to its sponsorship of Bath Rugby, Novia – which delivers market leading investment technology and service to advisers and their clients...
Shares in defence manufacturing group Avon Rubber continued to fall today after it confirmed delays to two major US military contracts could hit its financial results. The Melksham-headquartered group yesterday said approvals for protective gear ordered by the US Defense Logistics Agency and the US Army had been postponed due to a testing failure. ...
University of Bath MBA students have worked with the Bath Unlimited initiative to support it in developing its strategy, with their research underlining the city’s strong quality of life, its support for business start-ups and the strength of its financial and defence sectors. Bath Unlimited was launched in October to support the economic development...
Homewood, the hotel owned by Bath-based Kaleidoscope Collection, has been accepted into the Small Luxury Hotels of the World collection for 2021. Set in 20 acres in Freshford, Homewood has 21 bedrooms along with a 10-bedroom lodge which opened this year. It also boasts an intimate garden spa with outdoor pool while its Olio...
Passengers flying into Bristol Airport can now book to have a Covid-19 test five days after their arrival which could reduce the time they need to quarantine in the UK. The airport, which has been hit hard by a major drop in international travel caused by the pandemic, has teamed up with German firm...
