Foot Anstey, the national law firm with an office in Bristol, has appointed Bola Gibson as its new director of responsible business. Bola, pictured, has joined from the Bristol office of international legal practice Osborne Clarke, where she had been its head of responsible business for the past three...
A rooftop terrace and clubroom have been created for tenants of a new landmark Bristol city centre office scheme in the latest example of developers and occupiers prioritising staff wellness. The feature at Assembly Building C on Cheese Lane offers a place for tenants to “come together in a...
With a number of key employment law changes taking place this year - many of them effective from next month – Barcan+Kirby employment partner Samantha Castle summarises what’s changing. Redundancy protection Currently, employees who are on maternity, shared parental or adoption leave and facing redundancy, have first access to...
South West accountancy firm Albert Goodman is calling on Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to use Wednesday’s Budget to reform Inheritance Tax (IHT) to make it more even-handed. IHT has been the subject of much media speculation recently, with the prospect of its abolition even being touted by some commentators. But...
Monday March 4 Finals: Quartix Technologies, Clarkson Interim: Craneware Economic announcements: PMI services, PMI composite Tuesday March 5 Finals: IWG, Keller Group, Apax Global Alpha, Bakkavor Group, Hiscox, Inchcape, Rotork, Travis Perkins, Intertek Group, Fresnillo, SIG, Headlam Group, STV Group, Greggs, Blackbird, Johnson Service Group, XP Power, Reach Interims:...
Bristol’s long-running International Balloon Fiesta is seeking corporate sponsors from the city’s business community as its organisers commit to becoming more financially sustainable amid soaring costs. The not-for-profit organisation behind the annual free-to-attend event, which injects millions of pounds into the local economy every August and has become synonymous...
A proposed student accommodation scheme in Bristol, which will feature a state-of-the-art music hub, could also be a lifeline for one of the city’s oldest retail businesses. Family-owned specialist music firm Mickleburgh has been trading in Stokes Croft for more than 120 years. With its existing building no longer...
Accountants and tax advisers try every year to remind people to: plan ahead in advance of the next 12 months; review their tax affairs before the end of the tax year; and to submit their return early. Unfortunately, there seems to be a general reluctance to follow this advice...
More than 300 jobs were created last year by businesses that are part of SETsquared Bristol, the acclaimed University of Bristol-backed tech incubator. Its member companies also generated £45m-plus in revenues, raised a combined £50m in funding – up from £33m in 2022 despite the tougher investment market –...
Regional law firm Michelmores has taken up residence in its new Bristol office in a move it says will underpin its ambitious growth trajectory The relocation to 10 Victoria Street, pictured, from Broad Quay House on The Centre comes as the firm continues to expand its core private client,...
An equity-free accelerator scheme launched last year by Bristol deep-tech ecosystem Science Creates is aiming to create more innovative businesses following the launch of its second programme. Science Creates Accelerate seeks to find the best fit between companies and investors, intentionally providing deep-tech founders and entrepreneurs with the best opportunity...
Business West managing director Phil Smith is to become the next chair of governors of City of Bristol College. Phil will succeed Peter Rilett, who comes to the end of his eight-year tenure in July. Phil’s appointment comes as the college, which offers more than 1,000 courses from entry...
An awards scheme that champions the West of England’s best bee-friendly businesses is back – with some of the region’s biggest firms promising to create some extra buzz around it. The first Bee Bold Awards were held last year to champion the region’s pollinator champions. Winners included a digital tech...
