Tuesday May 28 INTERIMS Victrex FINALS Anglo Asian Mining, JSC Halyk Bank GDR (Reg S), Westminster Group AGMS Alba Mineral Resources, Barr (A.G.), Blackstar Group SE (DI), Concurrent Technologies, Foresight VCT, Global Energy Development, JSC Kazkommertsbank GDR (Reg S), Netplay TV, Revolymer, Smart Metering Systems, Tamar European Industrial Fund...
Mayor George Ferguson this afternoon extended the deadline to introduce controversial residents’ parking schemes across the city following harsh criticism from small businesses. He said the extension allowed for additional time to publish a range of improvements to the plans “following representations from residents and businesses alike”. The announcement...
Smith & Williamson, the accountancy firm with a major office in Bristol, has been named in the prestigious Private Client Practitioner’s Top 25 Accountancy Firms 2013. Smith & Williamson has been included every year since table was launched four years ago. The rankings aim to identify, recognise and promote...
Hawthorns Retirement Group, the a hotel-style retirement property specialists whose first location UK location was in Clevedon, has secured a £17.5m funding package from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking to support its continued growth and expansion. The funding will enable the business to maintain its development strategy following a sustained...
Bristol-based national plant and equipment hire specialist Hewden has signed a 10-year lease on the former Third Way, Avonmouth, base of Chep, the pallet supplier. The site became available following Chep’s relocation to a purpose-built facility at nearby Central Park. The property gives Hewden 22,082 sq ft of offices...
Fast-growing Clevedon telecoms provider Pure Comms new office has been officially opened by North Somerset MP Dr Liam Fox. Pure Comms, launched in 2009 by managing director Rob Vivian, now employs nine staff and plans to take on another three at the new 2,400 sq ft office in a...
Islamic finance specialists at West law firm Foot Anstey have acted for Kuwaiti investors on a £26.8m acquisition of the Argos National Distribution Centre in Stafford – the latest deal by the firm in the fast-growing specialist area. Foot Anstey’s team of Islamic finance, banking, real estate and investment...
Michelmores, the South West law firm with an office in Bristol, has been named as Regional Law Firm of the Year at the prestigious Citywealth Magic Circle Awards. The accolade follows on from Michelmores’ recognition as STEP UK & Ireland Regional Private Client Team of the Year 2010/11. The...
Clifton Asset Management, the Bristol-based business funding and wealth management firm, has proved it is one of the country’s top employers by retaining the prestigious Investors in People (IIP) Gold status. And, despite a large boost in staff numbers since it was previously awarded the status, it has kept...
Bristol marketing consultancy founder Peter Kane has been shortlisted in the Young Director of the Year category in the Institute of Directors (IoD) South West Director Awards. Peter founded The BD Consultancy in 2008 and today employs seven people. The business advises five of the top 15 global accountancy...
Thomas Sheppard, managing partner at Bath-based law firm Thrings, is to move to the newly-created role of executive chairman. Simon Holdsworth, head of the firm’s company commercial team, is to take over as managing partner. As part of the changes Thomas will lead the transformation of the firm’s personal...
HSBC has strengthened its West corporate team based in Bristol with the appointment of Georgina Garrett and Veryan Young as senior corporate banking managers. Both roles have a strong emphasis on business development and HSBC is keen to talk to West businesses turning over £30m plus about their growth...
Bristol has today been named as one of the top 10 UK destinations by TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel site. The city appears in its 2013 Travellers’ Choice Destinations Awards, which celebrate the top destinations in the world as decided by millions of travellers. TripAdvisor spokesperson Angus Struthers...
