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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
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
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
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
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
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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