Four individuals who are using technology to drive positive change and generate social impact have been chosen as the first cohort of ‘champions’ for Tech4Good South West, the not-for-profit organisation on a mission to strengthen links between society and technology. The four were selected by a panel of experts and...
Construction work on Bristol’s delayed £200m Sporting Quarter is expected to start next year following the dismissal of a judicial review in the High Court. The scheme, pictured, close to Ashton Gate Stadium – home to Bristol City Football Club and the Bristol Bears rugby club – will include...
Bristol International Balloon Fiesta has cut its deficit after taking urgent steps this year to strengthen its financial stability. Since the pandemic the iconic free-to-attend event, now in its 46th year, has been operating at a loss, with 2023’s event losing £100,000. However, thanks to the support from local...
Bristol serial entrepreneur Rob Law, best known for his Trunki ride-on kids’ suitcase, has launched his latest venture – a sleep training clock. Called Zeepy, it is aimed at children aged between two and six and uses melatonin-friendly lighting to help foster a more restful sleep. To complement the...
A firm with a groundbreaking approach to building healthier, happier and high-performing workplaces is in the running for a major business award. Kuutch was founded by workplace wellbeing and leadership specialist Samantha Tremlin, pictured, with a mission to redefine corporate wellness by blending science with holistic practices. This integrated...
Neighbourly, the pioneering Bristol-based community engagement platform, has secured funding to support its growth and accelerate its embedded AI capabilities. Launched in in 2014, Neighbourly helps businesses deliver employee volunteering programmes, provide financial support and donate surplus products to thousands of vetted local charities and good causes across the UK...
Two pioneering Bristol tourism projects have lined up alongside some of the world’s top attractions in a major awards scheme based on recommendations from UK travel journalists. Inland surfing lake The Wave and immersive art experience Wake The Tiger were both nominated for International Tourism Awards by Bristol Business...
A fried chicken restaurant group with its roots in the West of England has teamed up with a Bristol design agency to give it a new brand identity as it embarks on a period of expansion. Miss Millie’s, which opened its first outlet in 1965 and now has 14...
Bristol-based specialist tour business Inside Travel Group is poised for more growth after undergoing a management buyout backed by a Japanese sovereign wealth fund and a UK private equity firm. Described as the world’s leading Asia-focused ‘cultural adventure’ brand, the firm’s sales for 2024 are expected to exceed £65m...
A Bristol fruit preserve and chilli jam manufacturer is to double its capacity to meet increasing demand after receiving £200,000 from a specialist South West funder – having had its previous applications for growth finance rejected by its bank. Single Variety Co, which mostly sells to individuals via its...
Bristol communications agency Ambitious has launched a podcast series shedding light on thought leadership – with one of the city’s most successful entrepreneurs of recent years as its first guest. Dr Zara Nanu co-founded Gapsquare, where she combined her passion for human rights with the power of data analytics...
Three Bristol deep tech spin-out businesses will be vying for investment of up to £2m at a high-profile event aimed at shaping the tech investment landscape. The innovative firms will line up against 17 other businesses at Investment Futures in London, which will also feature panel and roundtable discussions on...
Employers have been heavily impacted by this Budget. Employers’ National Insurance Contributions (NICs) will increase by 1.2% to 15% from April 2025. And the threshold at which it becomes payable has decreased from £9,100 to £5,000. That double whammy of tax rises is partly offset by the Employment Allowance increasing...
