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Takeover Panel gives Dubai power grid group a third extension to its takeover talks with Good Energy

January 21, 2025
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Takeover Panel gives Dubai power grid group a third extension to its takeover talks with Good Energy

The Dubai-based group behind a possible acquisition of renewable electricity supplier Good Energy has been granted a third deadline extension after again failing to table a full bid or withdraw its interest. Esyasoft, a global energy industry player with existing operations in the UK, made the “unsolicited indicative, non-binding proposal” to Chippenham-headquartered Good Energy...

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Mulberry finance director to step down as iconic brand looks to become ‘leaner and more agile’

January 20, 2025
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Mulberry finance director to step down as iconic brand looks to become ‘leaner and more agile’

Fashion brand Mulberry has started the hunt for a new group finance director following the decision by Charles Anderson, who has been in the role for five years, to step down. Mr Anderson, pictured below, will leave the board of the Somerset-based group, best known for its upscale handbags, at the end of this...

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Ahead of the Agenda: The Week Ahead

January 19, 2025
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Monday January 20 Trading announcement: Midwich Group Tuesday January 21 Final: Crest Nicholson Holdings Interim: Ilika Trading announcements: Kier Group, Premier Foods, W.A.G Payment Solutions, Marshalls Economic announcements: Claimant count rate, Unemployment rate Wednesday January 22 Finals: LBG Media, Residential Secure Income Q1 result: easyJet Q4 result: Pensionbee Group Trading announcements: Intermediate Capital Group, Wetherspoon (JD), Quilter Economic announcement: Public sector net borrowing...

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Government commits more funds to region’s burgeoning creative sector under new industry plan

January 17, 2025
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Government commits more funds to region’s burgeoning creative sector under new industry plan

The West of England was today named as a priority region for the creative industries by the government as it looks to ‘turbocharge’ economic growth by building on the UK’s world-leading role in the sector. The region is one of 11 which will receive investment from a new £60m fund to go to businesses...

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South West property awards that champion the sector’s sustainability and innovation return for 22nd year

January 17, 2025
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South West property awards that champion the sector’s sustainability and innovation return for 22nd year

Law firm Michelmores has launched its prestigious 2025 Property Awards, marking 22 years of celebrating the best property, development and construction projects across the South West. The awards have long-championed sustainability and innovation by placing social, environmental, sustainable and economic values at the heart of the judging criteria.  Bath has featured strongly in the...

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Taste of Bath closes down after highly successful decade celebrating the best of the city’s food and drink

January 17, 2025
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Taste of Bath closes down after highly successful decade celebrating the best of the city’s food and drink

The founder of Taste of Bath, the online store that connects those wanting to shop local with local food producers, has thanked its customers, suppliers and supporters after taking the decision to close it down. Helen Rich launched the firm 10 years ago, building it up to become a highly successful and multi-award winning...

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Bath Business News sponsored content: Leadership challenges of 2025 – free event

January 17, 2025
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Bath Business News sponsored content: Leadership challenges of 2025 – free event

Mark the date for Bath Unlimited’s free upcoming leadership event next Tuesday, 21 January. Those attending will be getting into conversation around the major leadership challenges that lie ahead in 2025. Sarah Williment from Farleigh Performance will be joined by Alison Sturgess-Durden, director at Bath-based business Mayden, to explore how, as leaders, we can navigate...

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Accolade as UK’s most-sustainable start-up for Bath firm setting sail on a mission to reap ocean wind

January 16, 2025
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Accolade as UK’s most-sustainable start-up for Bath firm setting sail on a mission to reap ocean wind

A Bath-based company aiming to use hi-tech sailing vessels to generate green energy at sea has been hailed as the UK’s most-sustainable new business. DRIFT Energy, which last summer raised £4.65m to fund its next stage of growth, has also been named among the UK’s best start-ups. The Startups 100 Index for 2025, in...

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Deadline looming for Dubai power grid group to ‘put up or shut up’ over approach to Good Energy

January 16, 2025
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Deadline looming for Dubai power grid group to ‘put up or shut up’ over approach to Good Energy

Renewable electricity supplier Good Energy will find out on Monday whether the Dubai-based group behind a takeover approach to the firm plans to make a formal offer. Chippenham-headquartered Good Energy received the “unsolicited indicative, non-binding proposal” last October from Esyasoft, a global energy industry player that already has operations in the UK.  At the...

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Bath stop for regional investment roadshow aimed at helping widen funding for city’s small businesses

January 16, 2025
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Bath stop for regional investment roadshow aimed at helping widen funding for city’s small businesses

Bath firms and their advisors wanting to learn more about the British Business Bank’s £200m South West Investment Fund can attend a roadshow event in the city later this month. The fund aims to increase the supply and diversity of early-stage finance for smaller businesses across the whole of the South West. It offers...

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