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Expanding international learning group snaps up UK firm in cross-border deal handled by VWV

November 12, 2024
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Expanding international learning group snaps up UK firm in cross-border deal handled by VWV

A multidisciplinary team from Bristol-headquartered VWV has advised a global leader in learning and development on its latest acquisition as it continues to expand around the world. The takeover of Interactive Workshops is Cegos Group’s fourth in as many years and follows acquisitions in France, Portugal and Brazil. Interactive Workshops,...

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Structural engineer whose domino tower held the world record joins Rodgers Leask’s Bristol office

November 12, 2024
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Structural engineer whose domino tower held the world record joins Rodgers Leask’s Bristol office

National engineering consultancy Rodgers Leask has expanded the multi-disciplinary offering in its Bristol office with the appointment of principal structural engineer Tom Holmes. The firm, which has been involved in a number of largescale projects in the South West since opening an office in the region nine years ago,...

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Ahead of the Agenda: The Week Ahead

November 11, 2024
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Monday November 11 Interims: Kainos Group, Dialight Q3 results: Team Internet Group, Caledonia Mining Corp Trading announcement: RHI Magnesita  Tuesday November 12 Interims: DCC, Oxford Instruments, Vodafone Group, Land Securities Group, Picton Property Income, Cake Box Holdings Q3 results: AstraZeneca, Bank of Georgia Group Trading announcement: Diversified Energy Company Economic announcements: Unemployment rate, Industrial production,...

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City’s high-flying legal eagles and their firms recognised at Bristol Law Society’s annual awards

November 8, 2024
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City’s high-flying legal eagles and their firms recognised at Bristol Law Society’s annual awards

Sedgwick Legal Services and Wards Solicitors were last night named as the first winners of two new categories in Bristol Law Society’s annual awards while Burges Salmon ended the evening with a hat-trick of trophies. Sedgwick landed the Law Firm of the Year (Boutique) award with Wards claiming the Law Firm...

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Bristol’s £100m state-of-the-art plastics recycling plant to be axed after just two years

November 8, 2024
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Bristol’s £100m state-of-the-art plastics recycling plant to be axed after just two years

A world-leading plastics reprocessing plant in Bristol touted as being an essential part of the UK’s move to a circular economy when it opened two years ago is to close. Operator Viridor blamed challenging market conditions and a lack of pro-recycling legislation for the shutdown.  The firm, owned by US...

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Management buyout puts Bristol ‘cultural adventure’ travel group en route for further expansion

November 8, 2024
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Management buyout puts Bristol ‘cultural adventure’ travel group en route for further expansion

Bristol-based specialist tour business Inside Travel Group is poised for more growth after undergoing a management buyout backed by a Japanese sovereign wealth fund and a UK private equity firm. Described as the world’s leading Asia-focused ‘cultural adventure’ brand, the firm’s sales for 2024 are expected to exceed £65m...

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‘Holy grail’ of top Trustpilot rating reflects specialist water firm’s focus on rapidly resolving complaints

November 8, 2024
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‘Holy grail’ of top Trustpilot rating reflects specialist water firm’s focus on rapidly resolving complaints

Water2business, the specialist retailer co-owned by Bristol Water, has become the first company of its kind to achieve the top score for customer service on the international review website Trustpilot. The firm, which has 82,000 customers across the UK, said landing the perfect 5.0 rating recognised its efforts to...

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European health group extends its UK operations by snapping up pioneering Bristol fertility clinic

November 7, 2024
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European health group extends its UK operations by snapping up pioneering Bristol fertility clinic

Internationally recognised fertility clinic Bristol Centre for Reproductive Medicine (BCRM), which earlier this year celebrated 40 years of ‘Made in Bristol’ babies, has been acquired by a leading pan-European provider of fertility, IVF and genetics services. Prague-headquartered FutureLife, which performs more than 55,000 IVF cycles annually, said the deal would...

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Move to one of world’s most sustainable office schemes for CBRE’s fast-expanding Bristol team

November 7, 2024
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Move to one of world’s most sustainable office schemes for CBRE’s fast-expanding Bristol team

Global real estate advisor CBRE is to relocate its Bristol base from Clifton to a state-of-the-art new office development in the city centre. The firm’s South West and Wales team will move into EQ on Victoria Street, the first building in the world to achieve SmartScore Gold accreditation for...

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Fast-growing fintech firm on mission to disrupt credit risk market backed by LDC

November 7, 2024
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Fast-growing fintech firm on mission to disrupt credit risk market backed by LDC

Private equity funder LDC’s Bristol office has invested in a fintech to help it scale its presence in the UK’s rapidly expanding decisioning software and data market. LDC said the investment in credit risk technology firm LendingMetrics would help it accelerate new product development in its core financial services...

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Preserves maker in a jam over bank finance secures funding from regional lender to help it grow

November 6, 2024
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Preserves maker in a jam over bank finance secures funding from regional lender to help it grow

A Bristol fruit preserve and chilli jam manufacturer is to double its capacity to meet increasing demand after receiving £200,000 from a specialist South West funder – having had its previous applications for growth finance rejected by its bank. Single Variety Co, which mostly sells to individuals via its...

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New managing director for Bristol Waste as it prepares to meet new challenges on recycling and net zero

November 6, 2024
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New managing director for Bristol Waste as it prepares to meet new challenges on recycling and net zero

Bristol Waste Company, the refuse collection, cleaning and recycling firm, has appointed Richard Williams as its new managing director. The firm said Bristol-born Richard, pictured, brought a wealth of expertise, experience and commitment to the role having held senior leadership positions in a range of companies, including discount supermarket...

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More new flights from Bristol Airport launched by easyJet as it continues to target the South West

November 6, 2024
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More new flights from Bristol Airport launched by easyJet as it continues to target the South West

Budget airline easyJet has continued to develop its offering from Bristol Airport with the launch of three new routes, taking its total number of destinations from the airport to more than 70. The airline, which this summer added an 18th aircraft to its Bristol-based fleet, introduced a new twice...

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