Shares in Bath-based media group Future climbed by more than 10% earlier this week after it said its full-year results were likely to be higher than expected. The group, whose UK titles include TechRadar, PC Gamer and Guitar World, made the announcement in a trading update to shareholders. It said the strong performance had...
The founder of specialty healthcare firm Alliance Pharma has stepped down from its board after more than 20 years, leaving it as a £353m international company. John Dawson, pictured, formed the Chippenham-headquartered firm 23 years ago. It has since then developed a strong track record of acquiring the rights to underperforming drugs brands and...
Bath firms are being urged to take part in a new showcase of the West of England’s world-class tech sector. Bristol Technology Festival, which will run from November 2 to 10, aims to raise the profile of the region’s tech sector locally, nationally and internationally and bring together a wide range of existing and...
Monday July 1 Economic announcements: Mortgage approvals, PMI Manufacturing, M4 Money Supply Tuesday July 2 Finals: HML Holdings, Solid State Interim: St Modwen Properties Economic announcement: PMI Construction Wednesday July 3 Final: Purplebricks Trading announcement: Electrocomponents Economic announcement: PMI Services Thursday July 4 Final: Superdry Friday July 5 Economic announcements: Halifax House Price Index...
Money raised by staff at West of England accountancy firm Old Mill in memory of a colleague who died of cancer has been instrumental in helping build a school in Nepal and provide pupils with learning materials. Nick Baker, who was a dedicated charity fundraiser, lost a short and sudden battle with cancer three...
Hotels and hospitality businesses in Bath are being urged to do more to attract more Chinese tourists. While the number of visitors from China and other South East Asian countries has steadily increased over recent years, the Bristol and West of England China Bureau believes more can be done by businesses in the city...
