The University of Bristol’s reputation as a leader in artificial intelligence research and education – which dates back to its work on robots in the 1940s – has been recognised with two major AI industry awards. As well as topping the ‘AI University of The Year’ category at the...
Revenues and pre-tax profits grew by 9% and 16% respectively at Ashfords, the UK law firm with a base in Bristol, in its last financial year. The firm, which employs more than 500 people across its four offices, said the £55m in revenues achieved in 2023/24 had generated a...
A new collaboration between business and the West of England’s leading universities aiming to tackle the region’s long-term challenges and pave the way for greater investment and prosperity has appointed its inaugural chair and director. Ex-Airbus UK managing director Sir Iain Gray and Andrea Dell, the former head of Bristol...
In today’s business landscape, where diversity and inclusion are essential for success, public events like Bristol’s The Welcome Party offer more than just entertainment – they provide a vital platform for shifting perceptions and building stronger, more inclusive communities. This new event, which takes place on 7 November to...
Plant-Ex Ingredients, the Bristol-based manufacturer of natural food ingredients, is aiming for significant international expansion after securing a £9m minority investment from growth finance group BGF. Founded in 2010 and today employing more than 110 people, Plant-Ex supplies food manufacturers in more than 50 countries across the world directly...
The South West’s largest sustainability-focused event takes place next week with more than 60 businesses exhibiting their latest ‘green’ products and services. The Festival of Sustainable Business Exhibition, which is hosted at the recently re-opened We The Curious science museum on Bristol Harbourside on Thursday, 19 September, is expected to attract more...
Bristol architecture firm StudioHIVE has appointed Matt Scott as its new director and head of studio. Matt Scott, pictured, joins the firm, sister company to bespoke property developer StudioHIVE, after a career spent in architecture, urban design and masterplanning with some of Bristol’s best-known firms. These include Ferguson Mann...
Bristol’s ‘incredible opportunities’ as a investment location are to be showcased to thousands of businesses and developers at the UK’s largest real estate and infrastructure event. The city will be promoted by the Western Gateway – the partnership covering the ‘super-region’ stretching from Swindon to Swansea via Bristol –...
Accountancy group Grant Thornton UK has promoted Andrew Charter to client service director in its Bristol office, a role in which he will develop the practice in the South West and Wales. This will include supporting and training the team, leading on new hires and attracting new clients. Andrew,...
Law firm Thrings has continued to grow its award-winning corporate offering with the appointment of newly qualified solicitor Bethan Shepherd to its Bristol office. Bethan, pictured, left, joins the firm on a permanent basis along with Shana McBean, pictured, right, who has also just qualified and will be based...
Corporate law experts based in Clarke Willmott’s Bristol office have acted for a rapidly expanding Scandinavian healthcare group on its first UK acquisition. The team, which also included lawyers from other Clarke Willmott offices, advised Asker Healthcare Group during its takeover of Hugo Technology. Asker, which provides medical supplies,...
Wealth management and professional services group Evelyn Partners has appointed two new tax partners in its Bristol office. Jennifer Tragner has joined the R&D (research & development) tax team while and Oliver Morgan-Crosby has been promoted to partner in the private client tax team. Jennifer, pictured, centre, with Oliver Morgan-Crosby...
Monday September 9 Final: Alumasc Group Interims: Equals Group, The Pebble Group, Sigmaroc, Norman Broadbent, Symphony Environmental Tech, Brave Bison Group Trading announcement: Computacenter Tuesday September 10 Final: Newmark Security Interims: Luceco, Finseta, Mpac Group, IQE, Nexteq, Flowtech Fluidpower, Property Franchise Group, Blackbird, Chesnara, Tje Artisanal Spirits Company, Futura...
