Bristol-based employment law expert Robert Bourns is to be the next deputy vice president of the Law Society following his election by its council. Robert, senior partner at Bristol-headquartered law firm TLT, will take up the role in July. He is expected to become president of the Law Society...
Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking has bolstered its liquidity advisory team in the South West with the appointment of Jon Szabo as a new director to support the growth ambitions of the region’s large businesses. Jon, pictured, is one of four new directors to join the now nine-strong team, headed...
The economic recovery is on a “firm footing” and Bristol businesses are reaping the benefits, according to Business West, the organisation that runs Bristol Chamber of Commerce. Its managing director Phil Smith said today’s official figures showing the UK economy grew by 0.8% in the first three months of...
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Dragon’s Den regular Deborah Meaden has admitted when it comes to business she’s a ‘yes girl’ who finds it hard to turn down opportunities that come her way. The Somerset-based entrepreneur also said when not in the boardroom – or the famous Den warehouse – she is happiest riding...
The Bristol-based team behind aero-engine giant Rolls-Royce’s world-leading short take-off and vertical landing system – which will power the supersonic Joint Strike Fighter – have been nominated for the UK’s longest-running and most prestigious engineering prize The LiftSystem is the world’s first project of its kind and is one...
Nasa Consulting is the latest company to take space at the landmark Tower House in Bristol city centre, meaning the 14-storey building is now nearly full. It was the sixth deal in as many weeks at the Fairfax Street building and joint agents Colliers International and JLL are predicting...
Bristol-based specialist in-store support firm eXPD8, has made its second acquisition in the last six months, taking over the field marketing division of Tradewins Ireland. The move builds on the firm’s existing presence in the country and increases group turnover to more than £20m. eXPD8 was launched in Bristol...
Two Bristol companies in the hi-tech and green tech sectors will share their experiences of doing business in China at an event next week to promote this November’s Smart Cities trade mission. Organisers of the visit want to tap into and showcase Bristol’s world-class hi-tech and green tech sectors...
Bristol-based commercial flooring contractor Avonline Flooring has appointed Vince Marklove to head its recently-formed screeding division. Vince, pictured, joins as operations manager for screeding and underfloor heating, bringing almost 30 years’ experience in the sector, gained while working for some of the UK’s largest screeding contractors. Avonline Flooring, part of...
Midas Construction’s Wessex and Wales division has promoted Jamie Harwood to the post of operational director just five months after he joined the company. Jamie was recruited as an operational manager last November to manage multi-million pound projects for the division of Midas Group, one of the South West’s...
Bristol is to receive £7m from the Government to support it as European Green Capital next year, including a global clean technology festival and a series of international summits on climate change. The funding, announced by the Chief Secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander on a visit to the...
The West of England’s food and drink businesses are increasingly upbeat about their prospects despite concerns over the price of raw materials and energy and the impact of this winter’s floods. Most also believe that being based in this region is a major plus, according to a new survey....
