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‘Collective spirit’ of Bristol-China links celebrated at banquet to welcome the Year of the Snake

March 5, 2025
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‘Collective spirit’ of Bristol-China links celebrated at banquet to welcome the Year of the Snake

Bristol business leaders joined the city’s Chinese community to welcome the Year of the Snake at a special banquet. Hosted annually by Bristol and West of England China Bureau, the celebration at Wong’s Restaurant on Denmark Street included traditional Chinese lion dancers, who welcomed guests to their tables.  Bureau...

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Firms urged to play their part and support Bristol Bears Community Foundation’s annual tournament

February 28, 2025
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Firms urged to play their part and support Bristol Bears Community Foundation’s annual tournament

The Bristol Bears Community Foundation has launched its 2025 charity tag rugby tournament, giving firms the chance to put commercial rivalries to one side and raise much-needed funds for its inspiring programme. Supported this year by headline sponsor, office design and fit out firm Morgan Lovell. the annual event not...

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Bristol Business Blog: Natalie Pring, associate, Barcan+Kirby. The Employment Rights Bill: A crackdown on zero-hour contracts

February 20, 2025
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Bristol Business Blog: Natalie Pring, associate, Barcan+Kirby. The Employment Rights Bill: A crackdown on zero-hour contracts

The Employment Rights Bill, published last October, has introduced fairer measures to those on zero-hour contracts, protecting employees’ financial security and wellbeing. Under the new proposed laws, employees will have the right to:  A guaranteed hours contract if they work regular hours over a defined period Reasonable notice of...

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Year of two halves for private equity deals – with the Autumn Budget triggering a late flurry of activity

February 6, 2025
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Year of two halves for private equity deals – with the Autumn Budget triggering a late flurry of activity

Private equity investment in the South West increased marginally last year to £6.2bn as a near 33% increase ahead of the Autumn Budget overcame a slow first half. Deal volume in the region also remained stable, edging down slightly from 104 to 100 year-on-year, according to a survey by...

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Pioneering agri-tech projects earn prestigious Women in Innovation Awards for former Bristol Uni pair

February 6, 2025
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Pioneering agri-tech projects earn prestigious Women in Innovation Awards for former Bristol Uni pair

Two University of Bristol graduates-turned-entrepreneurs have won major awards for their groundbreaking sustainable technologies. Dr Alicja Dzieciol and Dr Siân Fussell, who both studied for Chemistry PhDs at the university and are now using their expertise to improve the world, have been recognised with Innovate UK Women in Innovation...

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Parliamentary group seeking ideas from West of England firms on how to shape future of the ‘super-region

February 6, 2025
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Parliamentary group seeking ideas from West of England firms on how to shape future of the ‘super-region

Bristol businesses are being asked to help an influential group of MPs and peers from across the West of England and South Wales shape their agenda for change during the year ahead. The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for the Western Gateway – the partnership covering the ‘super-region’ stretching from...

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College starts courses aimed at creating a new generation of green economy workers for Bristol

February 5, 2025
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College starts courses aimed at creating a new generation of green economy workers for Bristol

City of Bristol College has launched a new range of Green Skills courses, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability and preparing students to lead the region’s transition to a greener economy. The move, part of the college’s pledge to reach carbon neutrality by 2030, aims to address the environmental challenges...

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Big increase in optimism among firms in the South West as they look forward to a year of growth

January 31, 2025
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Big increase in optimism among firms in the South West as they look forward to a year of growth

Business confidence has risen sharply in the South West as the region’s firms shrug off suggestions that UK economic growth is stalling. According to the latest Business Barometer from banking group Lloyds, optimism among South West companies climbed by 13 percentage points in January.   Confidence in their own business...

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BGF Bristol office benefits from Hydrock sale but ‘economic uncertainties’ hit investment deals

January 30, 2025
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BGF Bristol office benefits from Hydrock sale but ‘economic uncertainties’ hit investment deals

Investment into small and mid-sized business by growth finance group BGF’s South West office fell last year by around £10m as it came up against what it called “several economic uncertainties”. BGF, the largest and most experienced investor in the UK and Ireland, completed deals totalling £60m during 2024...

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New festival will look at how devolution to cities and regions can boost the national economy

January 24, 2025
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New festival will look at how devolution to cities and regions can boost the national economy

The role that cities and regions can play in driving the government’s growth agenda will be explored at a major event in Bristol next week. Festival of Flourishing Regions will bring together policymakers, regional planners, economic development experts, academics and business and community leaders to explore and promote strategies...

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‘Transformative role’ of British Business Bank in region highlighted by 10-year economic impact report

January 23, 2025
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‘Transformative role’ of British Business Bank in region highlighted by 10-year economic impact report

Nearly 200,000 jobs in 19,000 South West businesses have been supported by investments made through the British Business Bank over the past10 years, according to a new report. Some 16,000 more jobs are expected to be created as the firms it has backed over the past decade continue to...

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Senior investment manager joins Foresight Group in Bristol as it prepares to open base in the city

January 23, 2025
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Senior investment manager joins Foresight Group in Bristol as it prepares to open base in the city

Investment group Foresight has appointed an experienced senior investment manager in its Bristol-based private equity team ahead of opening an office in the city this year. Olly Cox, pictured, brings more than 12 years’ deal experience to the role in which he will support the deployment and management of...

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Annual Bristol-China Bureau banquet to give business chance to welcome the Year of the Snake

January 21, 2025
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Annual Bristol-China Bureau banquet to give business chance to welcome the Year of the Snake

Leading figures from Bristol’s business community will celebrate the growing links between the city and China next month at a special banquet to mark the start of the Chinese Year of the Snake. Staged by the Bristol and West of England China Bureau, the annual event brings together firms...

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