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Neurodiversity support package introduced by TLT as latest in series of wellbeing moves at firm

July 17, 2024
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Neurodiversity support package introduced by TLT as latest in series of wellbeing moves at firm

TLT, the Bristol-headquartered national law firm, has launched a neurodiversity network as part of what it described as a progressive and inclusive working approach. The move is among a package of additional measures at the firm to support its neurodivergent employees, including helping them meet, share advice and provide...

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Collaboration key to Arup’s new office in move also reflecting global firm’s 50-year commitment Bristol

July 16, 2024
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Collaboration key to Arup’s new office in move also reflecting global firm’s 50-year commitment Bristol

International sustainable development and engineering consultancy Arup has relocated its Bristol office into flexible space in one of the city’s greenest new buildings. The firm, which has had a presence in Bristol for around 50 years, has taken the 27,000 sq ft second floor of the state-of-the-art EQ building...

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JLL promotions in the region reflect the ‘expertise, experience and dedication’ in its South West teams

July 16, 2024
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JLL promotions in the region reflect the ‘expertise, experience and dedication’ in its South West teams

Global real estate services firm JLL has made six promotions in the South West as it continues to invest in its regional offering. The individuals are drawn from teams covering value & risk advisory, project and development services, property & asset management, capital markets and development & regeneration.   Mark...

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Ahead of the Agenda: The Week Ahead

July 14, 2024
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Monday July 15 Finals: Eco Animal Health Group Interim: Verici DX Tuesday July 16 Finals: Sosandar, Brickability Group Interims: Ocada Grouo, RM Trading announcements: Integrafin Holdings, McBride, Intermediate Capital Group, B&M European Value Retail, Petra Diamonds, Wise Wednesday July 17 Finals: Renold, Cohort Economic announcements: Retail price index, Consumer...

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Japanese takeover will set up Bristol tech ‘unicorn’ Graphcore to challenge global AI chip giants

July 12, 2024
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Japanese takeover will set up Bristol tech ‘unicorn’ Graphcore to challenge global AI chip giants

Bristol-based specialist semiconductor maker Graphcore, the city’s first tech ‘unicorn’, is poised to take on the global giants of the industry after being acquired by Japanese investment group SoftBank. Graphcore, which launched in Bristol in 2016, said its head office would remain in the city and become a launchpad...

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‘Very beleaguered’ hospitality sector not hopeful of help from Labour government, says Loungers chair

July 12, 2024
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‘Very beleaguered’ hospitality sector not hopeful of help from Labour government, says Loungers chair

The chairman of highly successful Bristol-based all-day café/bar chain Loungers has told of his fears for the future of small hospitality firms as the recent change of government is unlikely to ease their plight. Alex Reilley said increases in the National Living Wage and the “lack of any direction” from...

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Bristol tech pioneers sweep the board as The SPARKies annual awards put the city on the spotlight

July 12, 2024
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Bristol tech pioneers sweep the board as The SPARKies annual awards put the city on the spotlight

Bristol’s top tech talent has again won big at the West of England’s most prestigious awards scheme for the sector. Firms and individuals from the city triumphed in 12 of the 17 categories of The SPARKies, the annual awards that champion the best of the region’s tech and digital...

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Welcome for ‘reset in relationship’ between government and regions with promise of new powers

July 12, 2024
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Welcome for ‘reset in relationship’ between government and regions with promise of new powers

The new government’s pledge to devolve more powers from Whitehall to the West of England offers “a really exciting opportunity” for the region, according to the organisation behind Bristol Chamber of Commerce. Business West, the region’s largest business organisation, said the move could trigger more jobs, homes and infrastructure...

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Bristol bounces back as magnet for overseas investment with South West outpacing London for growth

July 12, 2024
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Bristol bounces back as magnet for overseas investment with South West outpacing London for growth

More than 6,000 jobs were created in Bristol and across the South West last year as investment by overseas firms in the region recovered to its strongest for six years. The South West attracted 43 Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) projects in 2023 – a 23% increase on the previous...

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Bristol brewery toasts success in prestigious awards with historic inn winning Pub of the Year title

July 12, 2024
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Bristol brewery toasts success in prestigious awards with historic inn winning Pub of the Year title

An historic pub managed by Bristol craft brewery Butcombe has been named as the best in the UK in a major industry awards scheme. The George Inn at the village of Norton St Philip, near Bath, landed the prestigious Pub of the Year title at the National Pub & Bar...

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Leap in turnover and recruitment ‘reflects confidence in our offering and people’, says Albert Goodman

July 11, 2024
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Leap in turnover and recruitment ‘reflects confidence in our offering and people’, says Albert Goodman

South West accountancy firm Albert Goodman is celebrating a strong 2023/24 financial year, which started with the opening of its new Bristol office and concluded with it posting a 17% increase in annual turnover. The firm also recruited 41 new staff during the period, including 32 trainees.   The 158-year-old,...

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Mayor urges Dyson to come clean over plans for new Bristol R&D hub amid group’s swingeing job cuts

July 11, 2024
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Mayor urges Dyson to come clean over plans for new Bristol R&D hub amid group’s swingeing job cuts

Household appliance pioneer Dyson is being asked to give a “cast-iron guarantee” that its planned £100m research and development centre in Bristol will go ahead following the announcement that the group is axing 1,000 jobs in the UK. West of England Metro Mayor Dan Norris has written to the...

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Senior appointments at Bristol stage lighting and equipment firm as it looks ahead to more growth

July 11, 2024
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Senior appointments at Bristol stage lighting and equipment firm as it looks ahead to more growth

Stage Electrics, the Bristol-based entertainment technology products and services provider, has strengthened its senior management team with two new appointments. The firm has grown into the UK’s leading specialist stage lighting & performance equipment supplier for theatre, live events and broadcast since its launch in 1979.  Operating from and...

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