Michael King is retiring after more than four decades at law firm Stone King, having played a key role in its growth and prosperity as senior partner and chairman. Michael, pictured, joined the firm 43 years ago, becoming a partner aged just 26. He has led the charity & social enterprise group – helping...
The West of England Combined Authority (WECA) has recruited University of Bath director of research and innovation services Dr Jon Hunt as one of four directors in its senior leadership team. Dr Hunt, who joins as director of business & skills, was instrumental in developing the university’s Institute for Advanced Automotive Propulsion Systems (IAAPS),...
Monday April 30 Final: Interserve Trading updates: WPP, Carpetright Tuesday May 1 Interims: BP, Pfizer, Apple Trading updates: Jardine Lloyd Thompson, Just Eat, Virgin Money, DS Smith Economic announcement: Manufacturing PMI (April) Wednesday May 2 Final: Sainsbury’s Interims: Sage Group, Inmarsat, Tesla Trading update: Standard Chartered, Direct Line Economic announcement: Construction PMI (April) Thursday...
The innovative Bloodhound project to build the world’s fastest-ever car is inspiring young people to pursue careers that use maths, engineering and technology, the region’s business leaders have been told. Nearly 400 chartered accountants and guests from across the business community gathered at the annual ICAEW West of England annual dinner last week heard...
Each week Bath Business News teams up with Bath accountancy firm Pearson May to bring you the top national finance stories. Giving to charity: a guide for donors We’re suggesting four tax-efficient ways to donate to charity. Read our guide here Benefits in kind: reporting and paying tax What you may...
Another historic Bath hotel has gone on the market as the city’s hospitality sector continues to undergo rapid change. The 15-bedroom Tasburgh House, pictured, on Warminster Road is being marketed by agents Savills with a price tag of £2m. The hotel, which has been owned by former air stewardess Sue Keeling since 1996, also...
