Bristol’s continued development as a leading centre for the global screen industry is to be explored at the first major event of its kind in the city next week. As well as celebrating the significant cultural and economic contribution of the industry to the area, the inaugural Bristol and...
The independent committee that acts as a ‘critical friend’ to Bristol Airport on key issues affecting its stakeholders has a new chair. David Hall, a Somerset County Councillor for more than 13 years, takes over from Barry Hamblin as chair of the Airport Consultative Committee (ACC), which represents stakeholders’...
Monday October 24 Finals: Bioventix, Schroder BSC Social Impact Trust, Marwyn Acquisition Company II, Rainbow Rare Earth, Sareum Holdings Trading announcements: Supreme, Aferian, Fulcrum Utility Services, Pearson, Helical, Cerillion, Benchmark Holdings Economic announcements: PMI services, PMI manufacturing, PMI composite Tuesday October 25 Finals: Tristel, Softcat, Jubilee Metals Group Wednesday October 26 Final:...
Some of the quirkier episodes of Bristol Old Vic’s long history have played a key role in the launch its new membership offer. The scheme’s three levels, each unlocking different benefits such as priority booking, special offers and discounts on tickets and food and drink for members from £3.75 a month,...
Bristol businesses are being invited to sign up to an innovative project that aims to help close the equality gap in the city and create a fairer future for its young people. Launching next month, OurCity2030 will support young people from low-income households in inner-city Bristol to secure meaningful...
Lawyers from the Bristol office of transatlantic firm Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) have advised on another major deal in the hospitality sector for long-standing private equity client Piper. It advised Piper on the sale of BBQ smokehouse restaurant group Hickory’s to national pub retailer and brewer Greene King, which plans to expand...
A campaign to help businesses across the West of England reduce their reliance on dirty fossil fuels and embrace a greener future through simple, practical steps has been launched. Bristol-based Action Net Zero’s Beacon of Hope initiative will reach out to firms, as well as communities and individuals, to...
The current volatility of markets is likely to have most investors concerned, especially if you are already feeling worried about the increasing cost of living. Navigating times like these can be difficult and everyone will need to take different action depending on their personal circumstances. However, there is one...
Working with schools to improve social mobility and support less-advantaged students has earned Bristol-headquartered national law firm Burges Salmon a major award. The firm secured Gold at the UK Social Mobility Awards 2022 (SOMOs), having been highly commended in the Community Programme of the Year category. The SOMOs recognise...
Two law firms with major offices in Bristol have been reappointed by the National Farmers Union (NFU) to its legal panel of expert law firms following an extensive re-selection process. Foot Anstey and Clarke Willmott will work closely with the NFU to support its 9,000 farming member businesses in...
Two empty office buildings on Bristol’s Aztec West business park are to be knocked down and replaced by an industrial warehouse in what is believed to be the first property deal of its kind in the city. Cascade 1 and 2, pictured, which together occupy a 1.96-acre site on...
The organisation that runs Bristol Chamber of Commerce has called for an end to instability at the heart of government following Liz Truss’s resignation, warning that it was harming business’s prospects at an already difficult time. Business West, the region’s largest business group, also said it was crucial the...
A Bristol-based environmental campaign group has slammed Recycle Week, which ends this Sunday, as corporate greenwashing by highlighting that it is being sponsored by what it called “some of the worst polluters in the world”. Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, and McDonald’s are among the global giants backing Recycle Week, the national...
