The Bristol & Bath Science Park has been officially opened, realising a long-held ambition to place the West of England at the forefront of innovation and technology. Minister for Universities and Science, David Willetts, launched what its backers believe will become a new powerhouse for research and development, The...
The University of Bath was named Employer of the Year at today's 10th annual West of England Travel Plan Awards ceremony at Bristol Airport. The awards recognise the efforts made by many organisations and companies to reduce their carbon footprint, promote sustainable travel and discourage single occupancy car journeys...
Airbus, the European aerospace giant whose plant at Filton employs more than 4,000 people, is ready to help airlines with aircraft financing if funding dries up in the wake of the European debt crisis. Lenders and airlines were warned earlier this week the industry could become a casualty of...
A high-flyer from the aerospace sector has been appointed by EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation, to head up the support it provides to industry across the South West. As the organisation’s new region director, Paul Knight will be responsible for the services delivered to member companies but he will also...
Government spending cuts may have impacted on public sector legal work, but a number of Bristol firms have performed well in the tough market conditions. In education, Veale Wasbrough Vizards is a ‘leading light’, according to the Legal 500, and has acted on many high-profile academy conversions and school...
Congresbury's four-star boutique-style hotel, DoubleTree by Hilton, Cadbury House – together with its health club and spa – have been rated among the UK's "brightest" businesses in research compiled with the help of NESTA, the innovation agency, which identified fast growing companies, and business information specialist Dun & Bradstreet...
Trailblazing advances in the use of hydrogen as a fuel in Bristol and Swindon have opened up what is being described as the M4 Hydrogen Corridor. Cllr Neil Harrison, the city council's assistant cabinet member for sustainability, has welcomed this week's opening of the UK’s first open access hydrogen vehicle refuelling...
EasyJet is to introduce flights from Bristol to Naples, bringing to 43 its number of destinations from the airport. The budget airline, which today raised its full-year profit guidance, said fares on the route would start at £31.99 (one-way, including taxes). The three-times-weekly service will operate from May 12...
The auction of Bristol Water is warming up with Infracapital, the infrastructure arm of M&G Investment Management, reported to be considering a bid. Fund manager M&G – which already has a stake in Kelda, the parent company of Yorkshire Water – is likely to be the only British bidder. Two Japanese...
Bristol-based Imperial Tobacco, the world's fourth largest cigarette company, says its overall anticipated financial performance for the year to September 30, are in line with the board's expectations. This is a significant improvement in outlook following a price battle in Spain with rival Philip Morris, the maker of Marlboro...
Annual operating profits have shot up by 103% at Bristol-based factoring and invoice discounting firm Ultimate Finance as it continued its expansion. The £904,000 was earned on turnover up 51% to £9.7m as Ashley Commercial Finance, which Ultimate acquired last October for £4.75m, was fully integrated and cross-selling and...
Offshore and marine engineering firm LICenergy UK is to open an office in Bristol in a move described as “fantastic news” for the city’s reputation as a centre for green technology. The firm, a subsidiary of Danish group LIC Engineering, plans to recruit up to 20 engineers, draughtsman and administrative staff...
Consumer confidence fell to a four-month low in August as the economy continued to struggle, a Nationwide survey showed today. The building society said it was a relief the drop was not bigger during a month when many UK major cities hit by the worst rioting in decades and...
