Economic activity in the UK shrank by 0.2% in the last three months of 2011, according to figures released today by the ONS (Office of National Statistics). The drop in activity comes after the marginal growth of 0.6% in the third quarter last year. The contraction raises serious concerns over the direction of the...
Building on the success of working together in 2010 and 2011, some of Bath’s most famous venues will be combining their resources to promote their facilities and special brand of hospitality at the Business Show Swindon on February 1. The group, called Unique Venues of Bath, includes Bath Rugby, the Theatre Royal, Thermae Bath...
The Olympic flame comes to Bristol and Bath this summer. But Olympic stars of the future are on the slopes of Austria at the Youth Winter Olympics, near Innsbruck, this week. Inspired, Travel Editor Anne Gorringe puts herself to the test in the Austrian resort of Bad Hofgastein . . . A mountain hut...
SciSys is likely to enjoy further growth in sales, profits and net margins in 2012, the company said today in a pre-close trading statement. The Chippenham-based firm, which has a major base in Bristol, is a leading developer of information and communications technology services, e-business and advanced technology solutions serving the Media Broadcast, Space,...
The West of England Business of the Year Awards, the most prestigious business accolades in the region, have been launched by accountants PwC. The awards are now in their 24th year with the roll call of previous winners reading like a who’s who of the West’s best business elite including major companies such as...
Passenger numbers at Bristol Airport rose for the second successive year in 2011 despite challenging economic conditions. The rise was modest – just 0.8% to a total of 5.7m. Overall the airport continued to grow its market share within the region while maintaining its ranking as the UK's fifth largest airport outside London. It is also forecasting...
