The government’s decision to “re-examine” the privatisation of Channel 4 has been welcomed by West of England Metro Mayor Dan Norris, a highly vocal critic of the idea who has claimed it could threaten job creation by the broadcaster’s Bristol creative hub. The controversial sell-off, put in place by...
Bristol’s world-beating tech incubator SETsquared is continuing its commitment to inclusivity in the sector by staging its Breakthrough Bursary scheme for the fourth year. Targeted at UK tech entrepreneurs from a minority ethnic background, the scheme provides access to tailored business support at heavily discounted rates, including coaching and...
The government’s energy support scheme for firms has been welcomed by business groups in Bristol as giving them vital breathing space in the face of soaring bills. But Business West, the region’s largest business group and the organisation behind Bristol Chamber of Commerce, urged ministers to provide more details...
Each week Bristol Business News gives a prominent member of the city’s business community the last word on its weekly e-bulletin. This week Matt Rees, managing director of Bristol integrated marketing agency Fiora, answers our 10 questions. What was the LAST: Film you watched? Dog: a comedy drama on Netflix drama about a bromance...
An app developed by two UWE Bristol graduates to help families improve their health and happiness with fun and engaging activities has crowdfunded £144,000. Focused on exercise, nutrition, and mental health – the three core pillars of wellbeing – the 200-plus intergenerational activities created by Famli allow households build...
Strong trading over the summer – including a record August – at Bristol brewery Butcombe means its Original bitter is on target to enter the top 10 UK cask ales this year. The Wrington-based brewer achieved a 9.5% increase in sales between 21 May and 3 September as beer...
The government has been urged to give more details about how it intends to help struggling businesses with soaring energy bills a week after assurances its price guarantee plan for consumers would also apply to them. Business West, the region’s largest business group and the organisation behind Bristol Chamber...
Bristol’s young creatives are being invited to take part in a weekend studio experience in the city aimed at giving them a valuable insight into working in an agency. Werkhouse was co-founded in 2017 a small group of design professionals from Bristol and Bath as a deep dive into the...
Bristol firms are being offer the chance to take part in the city’s next public sculpture trail by sponsoring one of 50 unicorns that will be sited around the city next year. The project, which follows the highly successful Wow! Gorillas of 2011 and the two Gromit Unleashed trails...
Business, civic and academic leaders from Bristol today joined the nation in mourning the death yesterday afternoon of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, paying tribute to her life and selfless service. The Union and St George’s flags outside City Hall and flags at civic buildings across the city are...
Bristol’s creative businesses need more support than ever before to help them to compete on the global stage as they struggle to find skilled staff and access funding, according to a new report. Research carried out for Bristol Creative Industries (BCI), region’s largest membership network for the sector, shows...
Bristol-based brand consultancy Firehaus has teamed up with a pioneering cycle trail design firm and an award-winning percussionist and composer for its latest campaign for global specialist tyre brand Vittoria. Long-running client Vittoria is best known for its high-performance road tyres used by some of the most famous riders...
National law firm Foot Anstey has worked with Italian aviation group Magnaghi Aeronautica Group on its acquisition of a UK specialist in manufacturing components and supplier of surface treatments for the aerospace industry, including receiving national security clearance. Magnaghi, which is headquartered in Naples, said the takeover of Gloucestershire-based Five...
