Nearly seven in 10 West of England firms have struggled to recruit staff over the past three months, particularly for skilled manual/technical and professional/managerial roles, according to a major new survey. Despite this problem, 79% of firms are looking to take on full-time workers and just under half are offering...
Noble Deeds, the scheme providing pro bono digital performance marketing support to West of England charities and not-for-profit organisations, has returned for its third year. Staged by the Bristol office of US-owned agency Noble Performs, the package this year will include SEO, analytics and paid social worth £25,000 to the...
Bristol property development and architecture firm Studio Hive has released new details about its plans for a major mixed-use scheme at the heart of the city’s Temple Quarter Enterprise Zone. The 12-acre urban regeneration project on Silverthorne Lane behind Bristol Temple Meads railway station will include offices, homes and...
Bristol-based corporate finance advisory firm Shaw & Co has worked with the shareholders of a firm behind popular software used by accountants on its acquisition by a leading tax, accounting, finance and payroll software company. MyWorkpapers launched in 2009 as a flagship auditing application but has since evolved into...
International legal practice Osborne Clarke, which has a major base in Bristol, has said a commitment made last year to invest in programmes aimed at growing its UK income and improving profitability had paid off with both experiencing double-digit growth in 2022/23. The firm’s net UK profit climbed by...
Monday July 1 Finals: Induction Healthcare Group, Zanaga Iron, SDX Energy, Harland & Wolff Group Holdings, Codex Acquisitions Interim: Porvair Trading announcement: Windar Photonics Economic announcements: M4 money supply, Consumer credit, Nationwide house price index, Mortgage approvals Tuesday July 2 Finals: CML Microcsystems, Mercia Asset Management, Supreme, DSW Capital...
A pioneering project to transform a 1980s Bristol office development into contemporary commercial workspace has won an inaugural regional property award. The Neighbourhood North scheme, pictured, which has replaced the former Quayside development on Temple Way, last night topped the Regeneration Project of the Year category at Michelmores Property...
A Bristol-based online tour operator specialising in flexible ski holidays has raised £5.6m to launch its next phase of growth. Heidi will use the funding to further enhance its platform, expand its customer service teams and create more than 20 jobs in the year ahead. The firm was started...
Bristol has claimed second place in a table of leading UK towns and cities for its artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem. The ranking is based on a comprehensive analysis of 59 places across country in a pioneering research report carried out by BusinessFinanced.co.uk, a leading provider of financial insights and...
A global ranking of the world’s most-active advisers on clean energy deals has again showcased the key role played by Bristol law firms in the sector. Energy teams from two of the city’s largest law firms have appeared in the top three for several years, reflecting their standing as...
Two Bristol firms have been shortlisted in a prestigious national awards scheme that recognises the achievements of the UK’s most dynamic and innovative businesses. Fundraising and investment company Fundsurfer and Boardroom Advisors, the business management consultancy, will line up against firms from across the UK in the 2024 Allica...
Three Bristol entrepreneurs have teamed up to launch an online store specialising in the best no and low-alcohol drinks from across the globe. Positive Drinks Co is built on the idea of making positive choices around drinks. The trio behind it – David Darke, Piers Tincknell and James Bunting...
Crime prevention charity is challenging Bristol firms to employ ex-offenders following an event that gave a rare chance for businesses leaders to engage with a group of young men with criminal records. Key4Life brought together 25-plus senior managers from across the city for the gathering at ethical bank Triodos UK’s Bristol head office. Firms...
