Areas with themes such as Egyptian gods, Merlin’s cave, a Tardis and a banqueting hall feature in Bristol’s latest co-working hub. DeskLodge, which already operates a flexible working location in the city, is close to completing phase one of its new site, pictured right, across three floors of Beacon...
Aerospace giant Airbus has opened a world-leading wing technology research and development centre at its Filton plant as it looks to develop the next generation of passenger aircraft. The facility, which will be used to build and test demonstrators for a range of programmes and research projects, is the...
Two Bristol-headquartered law firms have again been ranked as the world’s second and third most-active advisers on clean energy deals – although this year they have swapped places. TLT is in second place for merger and acquisition (M&A) deals in the Clean Energy Legal League Tables 2023 – taking...
Small and medium-sized firms in Bristol with growth potential can apply to a new £200m fund aimed at boosting innovation and prosperity across the South West. Launched in Bristol by the British Business Bank yesterday, the South West Investment Fund (SWIF) will increase the supply and diversity of early-stage...
Workforce issues, including pressure to increase wages, remain the biggest headache for business based in Bristol and across the West of England, with many raising their prices to fund pay awards. Combined with wider concerns over inflation, this has led to a slump in confidence – with levels now...
The Wave, the pioneering inland surfing lake on Bristol’s doorstep, has appointed national law firm Foot Anstey to support it by advising on a range of legal matters. The first of its kind when it opened in 2019, The Wave was born out of a passion for technology, nature...
Bristol specialist software firm Deazy has appointed Laura Wall as its new head of marketing as it looks to continue an expansion trajectory that led to a staggering 2,615% hike in revenue over four years. Laural, pictured, has worked for organisations in New York, Los Angeles and London. She...
Limbs & Things, the Bristol-based medical training products firm, has expanded its offering with the acquisition of a business specialising in keyhole surgery skills training. Edinburgh-based eoSurgical is a market leader in the use of technology and self-directed learning in laparoscopic surgery, pictured. Its simulators are entirely portable and...
Commercial property lawyer Mark Forsey has joined national firm Ashfords’ real estate team as it expands its investment and asset management practice. Mark, pictured, arrives as a senior associate from Stephens Scown in Exeter, where he spent 12 years in a number of roles. He has a wealth of...
Water2business, the specialist retailer co-owned by Bristol Water, has appointed Andy Coates as its new managing director. Andy, pictured, will replace Charley Maher at the helm of the business, following her departure from the group. Andy, who was previously Nailsea-based Water2business’s chief operating officer, has six years’ experience in...
Grundon Waste Management has just revealed our cutting-edge electric waste collection vehicle for Bristol. Complete with the latest in safety systems for pedestrians, cyclists and drivers, it is the embodiment of an ever-improving industry approach to vehicle safety. As a responsible company, we takes our obligations to the environment...
Business West, one of the UK’s largest chambers of commerce, celebrates its 200th anniversary this year. The Bristol Initiative, which sits at the heart of Business West, is a community of 160 business leaders who positively influence the way the area is shaped, managed and developed. From 1989 Dr John Savage CBE,...
Waste management firm Grundon has begun the eco-friendly conversion of its Bristol fleet with the launch of a £300,000 electric collection lorry. The vehicle will hit the city’s streets this week after completing a period of testing to assess the battery power needed for its range and daily mechanical...
