A Bristol business has developed a pioneering next-generation mini fusion reactor with the potential to revolutionise cancer diagnosis and treatment. Co-founded by a research associate and a visiting fellow at the University of Bristol, Astral Systems has developed the first-of-its-kind multi-state fusion (MSF) reactor, not much bigger than a...
Accelerating its new venue opening programme and introducing new menu items means Bristol-based café/bar group Loungers will end 2023 on a high. The group, which opened its first Lounge on North Street in Bedminster 21 years ago, will have more than 250 in its portfolio by 31 December as...
A government review recommending better support for university spin-out businesses has been welcomed by academics in Bristol, a city with a strong track record in the field. The much-anticipated independent report recognised the role played by spin-outs in the UK’s economic growth, particularly in the tech sectors. It also...
Bristol’s status as a leading centre for film, TV and digital media will be strengthened next year when the UK’s premier gathering of producers and distributors takes place in the city. The Creative Cities Convention, which is backed by key stakeholders including the BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Channel...
Four experienced Bristol creative executives have launched their own full-service creative marketing agency in the city with a client roster that includes global games brands Hasbro and Pokémon. Phil Marshall, Andrew Woolnough, Michelle Matthews and Dawn Wilson – all formerly of Bristol and London agency Oakwood – described their...
Pioneering Bristol microplastic filtration tech firm Matter has bolstered its senior leadership team with two key appointments as it continues to aim for rapid global growth. The firm, which earlier this year completed a $10m (£7.88m) Series A funding round from investment vehicles backed by movie actors Leonardo DiCaprio...
National law firm Clarke Willmott, which has an office in Bristol, has been added to the panel of legal advisors for Somerset-headquartered global footwear manufacturer and retailer Clarks. The firm is one of two that will now support Clarks with legal property matters relating to its retail portfolio across...
Low-cost airline easyJet is to expand its operations at Bristol Airport, where it is already the largest operator, by adding an extra aircraft to its fleet based there. The Airbus A320neo, which will start operations next summer, will be easyJet’s 18th aircraft dedicated to flights from Bristol Airport. Its...
Bristol-headquartered national law firm TLT has partnered with Will Aid, the collaboration between the legal profession and nine UK charities, for the first time. Will Aid takes place every November to support charitable causes and improve access to will writing services across the UK. Since its launch in 1988...
Staff in the Bristol office of global commercial property consultancy CBRE are to be among the first in the real estate sector to benefit as the firm makes strides to become a fertility-friendly employer. It has become a member of Fertility Matters at Work (FMAW), a social enterprise consultancy...
Waste management firm Grundon’s drive to use only electric waste collection vehicles on the streets of Bristol has put it in the running for a top industry award. Grundon launched its first £300,000 trucks in Bristol and Berkshire in July and is planning to introduce another 15 across the...
The corporate team at national law firm Foot Anstey, which has an office in Bristol, has advised on the majority sale of global game developer Push Gaming on its to mobile gaming group LeoVegas. Founded in 2010 by Winston Lee and James Marshall, London-based Push Gaming is one of...
Accountancy firm Haines Watts Bristol has promoted Conor O’Sullivan to company director as it continues to press head with its future management strategy. Conor, pictured, has joined the four other directors making up the management team in the Bristol office of the small and medium-sized accountancy specialist. The appointment...
