West Business News, the owner of Bristol Business News and its sister websites in Bath and Swindon, has been acquired by TheBusinessDesk.com. Founder Robert Buckland has joined TheBusinessDesk.com as its South West editor as part of the publisher’s growth plans. He has led the development of Bristol Business News,...
Bristol vehicle broker Vanaways has revealed plans to double its turnover to £200m in the next two years. The firm, which works with a large network of suppliers across the UK, has already chalked up strong growth since the Covid-19 pandemic, with turnover rising from £15m in 2020 to £109m...
Bristol business leaders joined the city’s Chinese community to welcome the Year of the Snake at a special banquet. Hosted annually by Bristol and West of England China Bureau, the celebration at Wong’s Restaurant on Denmark Street included traditional Chinese lion dancers, who welcomed guests to their tables. Bureau...
Monday March 3 Finals: Senior, Quartix Technologies, Bunzl, Burford Capital Economic announcements: Consumer credit, PMI manufacturing, M4 money supply, Mortgage approvals Tuesday March 4 Finals: Intertek Group, Beazley, Abrdn, TT Electronics, International Workplace Group, Reach, Keller Group, Bakkavor Group, Apax Global Alpha, Oxford Nanopore technologies, Spirent Communications, Fresnillo, Inchcape,...
The Bristol Bears Community Foundation has launched its 2025 charity tag rugby tournament, giving firms the chance to put commercial rivalries to one side and raise much-needed funds for its inspiring programme. Supported this year by headline sponsor, office design and fit out firm Morgan Lovell. the annual event not...
Bristol-based personal injury lawyers have secured a £27.4m settlement for a client who suffered life-changing brain injuries when she was hit by a car. The success for the team from Enable Law has resulted in its highest-ever insurance pay out and means their client’s needs will be met for the...
Ed Rowberry, the founding chief executive of impact investor BBRC (Bristol & Bath Regional Capital) has been appointed as president of Bristol Chamber & Initiative. Ed, pictured, has been the driving force behind the success of BBRC since he launched it nearly a decade ago with a mission is to...
One of Bristol’s most experienced accountants has joined South West accountancy firm Milsted Langdon as its new tax director. Mike Lea, pictured, whose career in the profession spans more than 38 years, has become a member of Milsted Langdon’s Bristol-based tax team, enhancing the services it provides for its...
Monday February 24 Finals: ME Group International, Georgia Capital, Croma Security Solutions Group, International Paper Company, Pristine Capital, Kosmos Energy Interims: Tristel, Arcontech Group Trading announcements: CLS Holdings, B.P. Marsh & Partners, Gooch & Housego, Star Energy Group Tuesday February 25 Finals: Unite Group, Croda International, Smith & Nephew,...
Bristol-headquartered national legal practice Burges Salmon has appointed 13 new partners – a record number for the firm – in a move it said reflected its ambitious strategy for growth and success. Describing the appointments, which take effect from 1 May, as a milestone, Burges Salmon also said they...
The Employment Rights Bill, published last October, has introduced fairer measures to those on zero-hour contracts, protecting employees’ financial security and wellbeing. Under the new proposed laws, employees will have the right to: A guaranteed hours contract if they work regular hours over a defined period Reasonable notice of...
A Bristol enforcement agency has helped the local authority covering some of the UK’s most popular seaside resorts slash the number of illegal encampments that were blighting the area. The Torbay area in South Devon – which includes Torquay, Paignton and Brixham – was particularly hard hit by unlawful...
Monday February 17 Finals: Mony Group, Helix Exploration Interims: Wilmington, Cap-xx, Investment Co, Petra Diamonds, Springfield Properties Trading announcements: Water Intelligence, FRP Advisory Group, Ebiquity, Oxford Biomedica, Touchstar, Creo Medical Group Tuesday February 18 Finals: InterContinental Hotels Group, Antofagasta, Plus500 Interim: Transense Technologies Economic announcements: Claimant count rate, Unemployment...
