Open Bionics, the fledgling Bristol firm developing 3D-printed robotic hands for amputees, has won the coveted James Dyson Award, which celebrates, encourages and inspires the next generation of design engineers. The award is the latest in a long line of accolades for the firm. It was recently selected for...
Lending by European ethical bank Triodos, which has its UK head office in Bristol, climbed by 9% to €791m (£579m) in the first six months of this year as the appetite for sustainable banking continues to grow. The Dutch-owned group also achieved a 4% increase in UK customer numbers...
Each week Bath Business News gives a prominent member of the city’s business community the last word on our weekly e-bulletin. This week Nick Wright, financial director of Andrews & Partners, answers our 10 questions What was the LAST: Film you watched? Mission Impossible – Rogue Nation Book you...
Bristol-based web agency Gibe Digital been appointed by specialist luxury tour operator Simpson Travel to redevelop its website. In collaboration with Simpson Travel’s marketing team, Gibe will redesign the site to deliver competitive brand advantage through market-leading user experience. Utilising Gibe Digital’s ecommerce expertise, the site will be built...
The powerful recovery in Bristol’s commercial property market has made it one of the UK’s office hotspots – with two of the country’s three largest deals taking place in the city. Research from property consultancy Knight Frank shows that during the second quarter of this year the sale of...
The fifth annual Bristol Legal Sector Conference is to take place in October, giving the region’s law firms expert insight into the latest changes in the fast-moving sector. Staged by NatWest alongside new partner mmadigital, the free event is on Wednesday October 21 at Temple Quay, 3 Temple Back...
Bristol’s ambitious medium-sized businesses are being held back by gaps in the provision of long-term lending, according to a new report. With improved bank lending, an increased flow of invoice finance facilities and huge growth in peer-to-peer lending over the last few years, much of the finance landscape is...
Bristol firms are being asked to encourage their staff to take part in the UK’s largest ever survey of race at work to help find out why ethnic minorities are under-represented at all levels in the workplace. Commissioned by responsible business network Business in the Community, the survey aims...
Accountancy giant PwC has made two key appointments to its Bristol-based West & Wales regional leadership team following Matt Hammond’s move to the Midlands as regional chairman. Katharine Finn replaces Mr Hammond as regional chair for West and Wales while Lynn Pamment takes over as senior partner to lead...
National law firm Bond Dickinson’s Bristol office has advised Countrywide Farmers, the UK’s leading supplier of products, services and advice to the rural community, on a £6m-plus acquisition that gives it a bigger presence in the South West. Under the deal, Countrywide Farmers takes on the operation of all...
West of England property group Andrews has strengthened its land and new homes team with the appointment of James Read to the role of land and development manager. James, pictured, who will be based at the group’s Keynsham headquarters, joins from Bath-based social enterprise Curo, where he was land...
Bristol marketer Matilda Crossman has been appointed chair of the Bristol and West area of the CIM (Chartered Institute of Marketing). Matilda, pictured, who attended Harvard Business School and is also a chartered accountant, will lead a team of volunteers who organise events and activities for marketers and business...
Monday 24 August Interims: Amlin, Avocet Mining, BATM Advanced Communications, Bunzl, Headlam Tuesday 25 August Interims: AFI Development, Antofagasta, Al Noor, BHP Billiton, FBD, Gulf Marine Services, James Fisher & Sons, Petrofac, Regus AGMs: Acorn Income Fund, Blinx, Blue Plant European Financials Investment Trust Economics: BBA loans for house...
