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Bristol firm on a mission to ease community pharmacists’ headaches over time-wasting dosage problems

December 2, 2022
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Bristol firm on a mission to ease community pharmacists’ headaches over time-wasting dosage problems

A fast-growing Bristol online pharmacy is urging the industry to take up its technology to save each community pharmacist hundreds of hours a year. PillTime, which is forecasting 900% growth in the next two to three years, says its research shows that the average pharmacy spends nearly nine days of...

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Expansion into South West for planning consultancy following opening of base in Bristol

December 2, 2022
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Expansion into South West for planning consultancy following opening of base in Bristol

Planning consultancy Marrons has launched in Bristol as part of its strategy to the expand into the South West. Leading the new Bristol team is director of architecture Tom Macklen, who has joined with senior architect Will Thomas and architectural assistant Isabelle Firkins, pictured. All three previously worked in...

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Report reveals Bristol Uni-backed incubator SETsquared’s £15.7bn economic boost to the UK

December 2, 2022
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Report reveals Bristol Uni-backed incubator SETsquared’s £15.7bn economic boost to the UK

The globally acclaimed University of Bristol-supported business incubator SETsquared has bolstered the UK economy by £15.7bn since its launch 20 years ago, according to an independent report. SETsquared was set up in 2002 by a small group of research-intensive universities in the South of England, including Bath, with a...

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£4m departure lounge upgrade takes off at Bristol Airport as it continues to recover from pandemic

December 2, 2022
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£4m departure lounge upgrade takes off at Bristol Airport as it continues to recover from pandemic

Work on a £4m redevelopment of Bristol Airport’s departure lounge has started as passenger numbers continue to approach pre-pandemic level. The airport, which this summer claimed to have the fastest recovery of any in the UK, said the scheme would improve the pre-flight shopping and dining experience for passengers...

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Brick manufacturer calls on Burges Salmon to help build its offering with another acquisition

December 2, 2022
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Brick manufacturer calls on Burges Salmon to help build its offering with another acquisition

A team from Bristol-headquartered national law firm Burges Salmon has advised leading brick manufacturer Michelmersh on its latest acquisition. The group, which owns most of the UK’s premium brick brands and is a leading specification brick and clay paving manufacturer, took over manufacturer FabSpeed for an undisclosed sum.  The...

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Surprise bounce back in confidence for region’s firms last month despite mounting economic gloom

December 1, 2022
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Surprise bounce back in confidence for region’s firms last month despite mounting economic gloom

Confidence levels among South West firms about their prospects and those of the UK economy have unexpectedly increased, according to a new survey – although optimism remains far lower than it did just months ago. While confidence fell by four percentage points during October to minus 4%, last month it picked...

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Bristol Business Blog: Recycling guide for businesses. Daniel Peacey, regional sales manager, Grundon

December 1, 2022
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Bristol Business Blog: Recycling guide for businesses. Daniel Peacey, regional sales manager, Grundon

Clean waste plastics can be a valuable source of revenue for businesses but are often overlooked as an earner. Plastics have become so ever-present in our lives that it’s hard to believe that they have only been around for the past 70 years.  Of course, the strength and durability...

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New-look leadership team in place at Ian Williams as it prepares for further growth

November 30, 2022
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New-look leadership team in place at Ian Williams as it prepares for further growth

The leadership team at property services group Ian Williams is to be expanded and strengthened from April next year as it aims for further growth. The team, pictured, has nearly 100 years’ experience in the company. Led by new managing director Zane Poyner, it has been bolstered by a...

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Cyber and tech litigation specialist bolsters Womble Bond Dickinson’s Bristol-based UK digital practice

November 29, 2022
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Cyber and tech litigation specialist bolsters Womble Bond Dickinson’s Bristol-based UK digital practice

Transatlantic law firm Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) has strengthened its UK-wide digital practice with the appointment of cyber and tech litigator Simon Davis in its Bristol office. Simon, pictured, joins as an associate and barrister, specialising in contentious data protection and cyber security matters.  He has particular expertise in providing advice...

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More funding for workplace wellbeing platform looking to transform mental health support

November 29, 2022
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More funding for workplace wellbeing platform looking to transform mental health support

Specialist Bristol software firm Paranimo is aiming to revolutionise workplace mental health support after receiving funding that has taken its total investment to nearly £300,000. The firm has developed a SaaS (software as a service) wellbeing platform that simplifies access to personalised mental health support in the workplace.  The...

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Free workforce development support for Bristol businesses to prepare for the future

November 29, 2022
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Free workforce development support for Bristol businesses to prepare for the future

Bristol firms can ensure they are fit for the future by taking advantage of free support on offer under a Workforce for the Future programme. Staged by Business West, the region’s largest business organisation, Workforce for the Future provides fully funded, tailored and in-depth support for firms with fewer...

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Recognition for Foot Anstey’s ‘human-centric approach’ to technology in sector awards

November 29, 2022
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Recognition for Foot Anstey’s ‘human-centric approach’ to technology in sector awards

National law firm Foot Anstey, which has an office in Bristol, has been named as runner-up in the Technology Team of the Year category of a major legaltech awards scheme. The annual British Legal Technology Awards acknowledge and reward excellence in legaltech and IT security.  The Technology Team of the...

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Ahead of the Agenda: The Week Ahead

November 27, 2022
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Monday November 28 Finals: Induction Heal, Home REIT, Cerillion Interims: Jlen Env, Brickability, Kinovo Tuesday November 29 Finals: Greencore, Marstons, easyJet, Treatt, Focusrite, Renew Holdings, Atrato Onsite Interims: VP, Victoria, GB Group, Supreme, Activeops, Altitude group, First Property, Cordiant digit, Shearwater Trading announcement: Softline Economic announcements:   M4 Money, Consumer credit, Mortgage approvals Wednesday...

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