British military jet developer AERALIS, which hopes to supply the RAF with its next trainer aircraft, has opened a base in Bristol as it prepares to do battle with the giants of the UK defence sector. The firm said it chose the city for what it is calling its...
The Bristol firm behind pioneering technology that can reduce carbon emissions from crops by 30% has received a £1m investment to prepare its first product for the market. Glaia, which was founded in 2019 by former University of Bristol scientists Dr David Benito and Dr Imke Sittel, pictured, has...
Bristol-headquartered e-scooter and e-bike specialist Pure Electric is gearing up for further expansion after securing a £10m finance facility. The firm, founded in 2018 by entrepreneur Adam Norris, is one of Europe’s fastest growing e-bikes and e-scooter businesses and employs 284 people across its 17 UK stores, a number...
A major festival to be staged in Bristol this summer will give business leaders the opportunity to discuss key issues for the city ranging from the drive towards net zero to the reinvention of high streets with with government ministers and leading opposition politicians. The two-day Big Tent Festival...
Five innovative tech companies with founders from diverse ethnic backgrounds have been awarded a special bursary by tech incubator SETsquared Bristol. Now in its third year, the Breakthrough Bursary provides heavily subsidised membership to SETsquared Bristol’s pioneering incubation programme, including bespoke business support, mentoring, coaching and investment readiness training. ...
Bristol firms are being urged to prepare for new rules on food waste as the government sets about increasing recycling levels. Waste management company Grundon, which has a base in Bristol, says the new food waste guidelines, which are expected to be announced imminently, are part of a bigger...
A new leadership team has been announced by the Centre for Modelling & Simulation (CFMS), the Bristol-based not-for-profit digital engineering consultancy, following the decision by its chief technology officer to retire this summer. Prof Ian Risk’s departure in July after five years in the role has provided the opportunity for CFMS to...
A cross-firm team of lawyers from Foot Anstey has advised the UK’s fastest-growing cyber security specialists Integrity360 on an acquisition that forms part of its pan-European expansion plan. The takeover of London-based Caretower’s UK and Bulgarian businesses means Integrity36 now has 300-plus employees, including 200 cybersecurity engineers, analysts, consultants...
Supporting a diverse range of community initiatives in and around its home city of Bristol has earned health and protection insurer National Friendly was another top award. Over the past year the mutual organisation has worked on strategies to ward off loneliness among the over 60s, supported creative learning...
Senior managers from the Royal Society for Blind Children (RSBC) are being helped in developing their careers through a new programme launched with international law firm Osborne Clarke. The firm, which employs more than 700 people in its Bristol office, is working in partnership with the Positive Transformation Group...
Bristol specialist printing firm Twentysix01 has secured a six-figure commercial mortgage as part of a wider bespoke funding package from Barclays, which has enabled it to move to a larger base. The firm, which offers large format and bespoke artwork such as banners, posters and exhibition stands along with...
There’s no better time than the end of the financial year to conduct a financial MOT and pension check to ensure your investment strategy is still aligned to your objectives and that you are not paying too much to the taxman. The tax year ends on April 5 and...
A new head of manufacturing has been appointed by regional accountancy firm Bishop Fleming as it reinforces its commitment to supporting the sector. Ally Allington, pictured, has been a partner in the corporate and business services team at the firm, which has its largest office in Bristol, since joining three...
