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Bristol-based pioneer of ticketless parking systems snapped up by fast-growing tech business

March 31, 2023
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Bristol-based pioneer of ticketless parking systems snapped up by fast-growing tech business

An industry-leading car parking systems manufacturer based in Bristol has been acquired by a tech business specialising in automatic number plate recognition. St Anne’s-headquartered Newpark Solutions has more than 15 years’ experience in supplying bespoke parking software and is the UK’s only manufacturer of ticketless parking systems. Its equipment...

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Optimism springs ahead among South West’s firms after bleak economic winter

March 31, 2023
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Optimism springs ahead among South West’s firms after bleak economic winter

Business confidence in the South West has bounced back this month, rising for the first time this year – but the region still remains one of the least optimistic parts of the UK. The latest Business Barometer from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking shows confidence levels among firms in the...

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New funding available for Bristol’s small to medium-sized firms to upscale and reach their potential

March 30, 2023
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New funding available for Bristol’s small to medium-sized firms to upscale and reach their potential

Ambitious small to medium-sized businesses in Bristol and across the West of England are being offered support to buy new products and equipment to increase production and help them grow. The funding is from a new round of Business Growth and Adaptations Grants launched by West of England Combined...

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Bristol Business Blog: John Phelps, operations manager, Grundon. City centre bin collections are changing

March 29, 2023
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Bristol Business Blog: John Phelps, operations manager, Grundon. City centre bin collections are changing

It’s been about a year since the City Council started bringing in new rules around bin collections, under its stated aim to create more pleasant spaces which are easier to access and less likely to attract vermin. Essentially, there’s now a ban in affected areas on leaving bins out...

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Global heating group invests in Bristol natural refrigerant firm as drive to net zero gathers pace

March 24, 2023
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Global heating group invests in Bristol natural refrigerant firm as drive to net zero gathers pace

A Bristol-headquartered manufacturer of natural refrigerant CO2 heat pumps – a key weapon in decarbonising buildings – has gained investment from a major international group as it looks to grow its market share. Clade Engineering Systems, which makes natural refrigerant CO2 heating and refrigeration products, has struck the partnership with Groupe...

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Latest innovation from Bristol medical firm will help doctors better diagnose baby hip condition

March 24, 2023
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Latest innovation from Bristol medical firm will help doctors better diagnose baby hip condition

A medical complication in newborn babies that can lead to life-changing conditions could soon be diagnosed earlier, thanks to the latest product from Limbs & Things, the Bristol-based firm that makes specialist medical training equipment. Developmental hip dysplasia – commonly known as clicky hip – affects around one or...

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Business West urges ministers to act as surprise inflation rise puts Bristol firms under more pressure

March 22, 2023
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Business West urges ministers to act as surprise inflation rise puts Bristol firms under more pressure

Bristol firms need more help from the government in the face of stubbornly high inflation, including transitioning to more energy efficient sources and easing supply chain difficulties, the region’s biggest business organisation has said. With annual inflation unexpectedly jumping from 10.1% in January to 10.4% last month, Business West...

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Aerospace’s recovery lifts South West manufacturing, survey shows, but outlook remains gloomy

March 20, 2023
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Aerospace’s recovery lifts South West manufacturing, survey shows, but outlook remains gloomy

Strong demand from firms in the aerospace and renewable energy sectors has helped South West manufacturers enjoy a rebound in activity since the start of the year, according to a new survey. Both domestic and global markets have improved since then end of 2022, easing fears of a significant...

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Job-creating projects in Bristol’s key sectors to be fast-tracked after region wins government funding

March 17, 2023
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Job-creating projects in Bristol’s key sectors to be fast-tracked after region wins government funding

Major projects in Bristol aimed at growing the city’s economy by harnessing its strengths in key sectors such as net zero, creativity and advanced manufacturing re to be fast-tracked after receiving a multi-million boost. The city will get the lion’s share of government funding worth around £18m earmarked for...

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Osborne Clarke works with medical device firm on £34m fundraising as it looks to revolutionise surgery

March 17, 2023
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Osborne Clarke works with medical device firm on £34m fundraising as it looks to revolutionise surgery

The Bristol office of international legal practice Osborne Clarke has helped a pioneering medical device company focusing on the emerging field of surgical endoscopy raise more than £33m to fill a funding gap and speed up its expansion. Creo Medical Group develops and commercialises minimally invasive electrosurgical devices from...

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The Spring Budget: Bristol expert reaction

March 16, 2023
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The Spring Budget: Bristol expert reaction

Rob Chedzoy, tax partner at regional accountancy firm Milsted Langdon, believes the Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s drive for growth has created interesting tax planning opportunities for businesses and their owners. Rob, pictured, said prior to the Budget, many businesses were concerned about the upcoming increase to Corporation Tax in April, when...

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The Spring Budget: Bristol political reaction

March 15, 2023
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The Spring Budget: Bristol political reaction

West of England Metro Mayor Dan Norris said the Spring Budget contained some measures that would benefit the region but overall would do nothing to unleash the potential of its businesses. “The hit to living standards over the past two years is the largest since records began,” the Labour...

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The Spring Budget: Bristol business reaction

March 15, 2023
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The Spring Budget: Bristol business reaction

Business West, the organisation behind Bristol Chamber of Commerce, welcomed what it called the return of a Budget that addressed immediate threats while including measures aimed at future prosperity. But it said the government must commit to providing the stability and confidence needed by businesses to invest and grow...

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