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Bristol firm behind ‘inspirational’ design for fast-growing Bath fintech’s new showpiece head office

August 18, 2022
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Bristol firm behind ‘inspirational’ design for fast-growing Bath fintech’s new showpiece head office

The Bristol office of commercial interiors specialist Paramount has been appointed to create an “inspiring workplace” for a Bath financial services consultancy and software provider as it prepares to move to its new headquarters in the city. The 9,445 sq ft office at the heart of the flagship Bath Quays regeneration...

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CBI’s flagship South West annual dinner returns in October after two-year gap caused by the pandemic

August 18, 2022
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CBI’s flagship South West annual dinner returns in October after two-year gap caused by the pandemic

Business leaders from across the South West are being invited to a major event in the region’s business calendar, the CBI’s annual regional dinner in Bristol. The event, which is traditionally a sell-out, is attended by more than 300 senior business figures from across the region – although it has not...

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West of England business group in urgent plea to ministers to protect firms from soaring energy bills

August 17, 2022
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West of England business group in urgent plea to ministers to protect firms from soaring energy bills

The government must set out an immediate plan to spur economic recovery, including helping firms pay their spiralling energy bills and easing restrictions on employing overseas workers. The call has come from Business West, the region’s largest business organisation, which fears more firms will be forced to close down...

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New joiners to bring further growth at Bristol change management firm a year on from its buyout

August 15, 2022
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ea Change's new starters Tamarah Zammimba and Naomi Pudney2

Bristol-based change management specialist ea Change has made two appointments as it continues to grow following a successful management buyout last year. Naomi Pudney has joined as compliance consultant with Tamarah Zammimba arriving as finance administrator.  The pair will help strengthen the firm’s existing team, bringing new skills and...

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Ahead of the Agenda: The Week Ahead

August 15, 2022
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Monday August 15 Finals: TP Group, Safestay Interims: Thungela Resources, MTI Wireless, Thalassa Holdings, Serinus Energy, Digital 9 Infrastructure, Abrdn Asian Income Fund, Horizonte Minerals, Argos Resources Q2 result: Arabian Food Industries Trading updates: Seeing Machines, CT Automotive Group, Up Global Sourcing, Treatt, Abingdon Health, Gusbourne, Inspiration Healthcare Group Economic announcement:...

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The LAST WORD: Catherine Frankpitt, founder and director, Strike Communications

August 12, 2022
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The LAST WORD: Catherine Frankpitt, founder and director, Strike Communications

Each week Bristol Business News gives a prominent member of the city’s business community the last word on its weekly e-bulletin. This week Catherine Frankpitt, founder and director of Strike Communications, answers our 10 questions. What was the LAST:   Film you watched? Dodged the heat for a couple of hours last weekend at...

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The sky’s the limit for Huboo as it reveals giant Bristol rugby shirt bearing its brand at balloon fiesta

August 12, 2022
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The sky’s the limit for Huboo as it reveals giant Bristol rugby shirt bearing its brand at balloon fiesta

Fast-growing eCommerce fulfilment tech provider Huboo has taken to the skies to promote its sponsorship of Bristol Bears’ new season kit. The firm’s branded hot air balloon took part in the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta’s iconic first mass ascent this morning – with a giant Bears rugby shirt below it as...

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Website to shake up ‘predatory’ art market by drawing on Bristol’s world-class creative talent

August 12, 2022
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Website to shake up ‘predatory’ art market by drawing on Bristol’s world-class creative talent

A website on a mission to “disrupt the rarefied world of contemporary art” by showcasing only Bristol artists has been launched by a city-based campaigner. BrisArt promises to provide artists with an opportunity to champion their work for a fraction of the industry’s standard commission fees.  In order to be...

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Burges Salmon team handles acquisition of UK solar pioneer by international asset manager

August 12, 2022
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Burges Salmon team handles acquisition of UK solar pioneer by international asset manager

Global alternative asset management firm ICG’s infrastructure fund has been advised by Bristol-headquartered law firm Burges Salmon on its acquisition of a major solar developer. British Solar Renewables (BSR), based in Shepton Mallet, was among the UK’s first developers of solar photovoltaic and has grown into one of the...

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Trailblazing sculpture project exploring the impact of the slave trade backed by Osborne Clarke

August 12, 2022
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Trailblazing sculpture project exploring the impact of the slave trade backed by Osborne Clarke

International law firm Osborne Clarke is partnering with one of the UK’s largest art education projects for racial justice by sponsoring one of its 10 large globe sculptures in Bristol. The World Reimagined, which launches tomorrow, aims to inspire pride in what it means to be Black and British,...

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Major acquisition puts Bristol waste management firm on the road to further strong growth

August 12, 2022
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Major acquisition puts Bristol waste management firm on the road to further strong growth

Bristol-based independent waste management company McCarthy Marland is to more than double its turnover and expand across the South West and beyond after hitting the acquisition trail. The firm has taken over Hughes and Salvidge Holdings in a multi-million pound deal in a move that not only takes its turnover...

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More growth on the cards for planning consultancy Nexus as it builds up its new Bristol office

August 11, 2022
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More growth on the cards for planning consultancy Nexus as it builds up its new Bristol office

Independent planning and research consultancy Nexus Planning has made two more senior hires in Bristol as it continues to expand its office in the city. The firm, which has four other offices across the UK, opened the base earlier this year and has rapidly grown its team since.  Dan...

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Bristol-developed app that maps electric vehicle charging points powers ahead with £9m funding

August 11, 2022
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Bristol-developed app that maps electric vehicle charging points powers ahead with £9m funding

Zap-Map, the Bristol-based electric vehicle charge point mapping app,  has received a £9m investment to fuel further growth and steer it towards international expansion. Zap-Map has grown to become the UK market leader since its launch eight years ago , with a 70%-plus share of the rapidly growing electric vehicle...

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