Monday 18 January Trading statement: Rio Tinto AGM: Punch Taverns EGM: eServGlobal Economics: Rightmove house prices Tuesday 19 January Interim: IG Group Final: Unilever Trading statements: British Land, Cairn Energy, Evraz EGM: Progressive Digital Media Economics: Consumer price index, Retail price index, Producer prices, ONS house prices Wednesday 20...
Each week Bristol Business News gives a prominent member of the area’s business community the last word on its weekly e-bulletin. This week Brady George, managing director of facilities management business Almeda, answers our 10 questions What was the LAST: Film you watched? Mission Impossible Book you read? Iron...
Bristol’s office investment market has never been hotter as a tidal wave of money – much of it from international funds – arrives in the city, according to a new report. Middle Eastern money and US private equity is targeting Bristol city centre buildings as the London market overheats,...
Businesses have just 10 days to enter the first Go Green Awards, which will celebrate the sustainable achievements of Bristol businesses during the city’s year as European Green Capital. The deadline for the awards, which are being hosted next month in association with the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB),...
Bristol-based independent accountancy firm Corrigan Associates has appointed Richard Bunker as partner as it aims for ambitious growth this year. Richard, a qualified chartered accountant and tax practitioner, has joined from Whyatt Pakeman, the Bristol firm acquired by regional accountants Bishop Fleming just before Christmas. Prior to that he...
Regional construction firm Beard has further expanded its new Bristol office with the appointment of Jeff Pearce as pre-construction manager. Jeff, pictured, who will be responsible for contract tendering and pre-construction activities, said: “As a company, Beard’s reputation for honesty and its considered approach to growth is very appealing...
The daughter of the founder of Bristol-based The HR Dept – one of the UK’s most successful outsourced human resources companies – has become its managing director. Gemma Tumelty has taken overall responsibility at the firm and will lead the support of a network of highly qualified HR experts...
Bristol Airport has lost its title as the world’s most punctual small airport but has retained its number one ranking in the UK in a league table measuring punctuality of flights across the globe. The airport, which last week announced it had handled a record 6.76m passengers in 2015,...
Innovative Bristol architecture firm Childs+Sulzmann has been appointed to design the next phase of investment at the luxurious Thornbury Castle Hotel. Sometimes referred to as the last Tudor castle in England, the building, pictured, dates from 1512 and hosted Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn on their honeymoon. The multi-million...
Bristol tax payers are being told to be wary of ‘phishing’ emails from fraudsters posing as HMRC as the January 31 deadline looms. Accountancy, investment management and tax group Smith & Williamson is urging newcomers to tax self assessment to register for online filing of their tax return as...
Bristol Business News has teamed up with Birdy Films, a new independent film, 3D and media production company, to produce its groundbreaking GAMECHANGERS project. GAMECHANGERS, which is officially launched next week, will identify and showcase the 50 individuals who are shaping the future of Bristol’s economy through their innovation,...
Business Showcase South West, the region’s largest free business event, returns for a third year in May following its huge success in 2014 and 2015. After two years at Bristol’s Colston Hall, this year’s Business Showcase (BSSW) will take place at the newly redeveloped Ashton Gate Stadium on May...
The Royal Town Planning Institute’s (RTPI) South West region has elected Phil Bisatt as its new chair. Phil, Taunton Deane Borough Council’s planning policy officer, has worked in local government for more than 30 years in a variety of planning and transport policy roles. As well as being a...
