Creative/Media

More success for Bristol’s film and TV industry as Killing Eve production firm opens in city

September 30, 2022
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More success for Bristol’s film and TV industry as Killing Eve production firm opens in city

The production company behind the hugely successful TV spy thriller series Killing Eve has set up a new development and production arm to make programmes in Bristol in a move that comes after a sharp rise in the economic contribution the film and television industry makes to the city. The latest...

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Businesses overwhelmingly back BID in ballot to continue to improve Bristol city centre

September 30, 2022
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Businesses overwhelmingly back BID in ballot to continue to improve Bristol city centre

Bristol City Centre Business Improvement District (BID) has vowed to continue to improve the area through innovative projects after securing a second five-year term in a ballot of its levy payers. The results, released this afternoon, show 79% of the votes cast were for the BID to continue for...

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Bristol social enterprise gains £12k of digital marketing as first winner of agency’s support scheme

September 30, 2022
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Bristol social enterprise gains £12k of digital marketing as first winner of agency’s support scheme

A social enterprise working to support a healthy, thriving community in South Bristol has been chosen as the first winner of a charity support programme launched in the city by digital marketing agency Noble Performs. Under the Noble Deeds scheme, which the agency’s North American parent company has operated...

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Opportunities for firms in China’s Guizhou Province to be outlined at mid-autumn festival event

September 30, 2022
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Opportunities for firms in China’s Guizhou Province to be outlined at mid-autumn festival event

Businesses have the chance to find out more about the work of the Bristol and West of England China Bureau while also celebrating the Chinese mid-autumn festival at a special event in the city next week. The event takes place under the theme of ‘All Under One Moon’ –...

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Butcombe toasts Bristol’s mythical crocodile by unleashing a beer “with a real bite”

September 29, 2022
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Butcombe toasts Bristol’s mythical crocodile by unleashing a beer “with a real bite”

Bristol’s legendary crocodile – said to be lurking in the River Avon at Hotwells – has been immortalised in the latest beer from craft brewery Butcombe. The firm claims it was inspired by the story of the illusive reptile when it was creating Tall Tales, promoted by the firm...

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The LAST WORD: Urfan Ali, strategic consultant, and senior associate at Babbasa

September 23, 2022
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The LAST WORD: Urfan Ali, strategic consultant, and senior associate at Babbasa

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 Urfan Ali, senior associate for Bristol-based youth empowerment social enterprise Babbasa, answers our 10 questions. What was the LAST:  Film you watched? Not quite a film, but just finished...

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Cautious welcome for Chancellor’s ‘economy-boosting’ investment zone plan for West of England

September 23, 2022
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Cautious welcome for Chancellor’s ‘economy-boosting’ investment zone plan for West of England

Areas in the West of England could become investment zones aimed at driving economic growth and unlocking land for housing under a scheme announced today by Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng in his mini-Budget. Businesses in the zones would benefit from lowering taxes and ‘liberalised’ planning frameworks, according to the Treasury. Mr...

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Mini-Budget 2022: Bristol business reaction

September 23, 2022
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Mini-Budget 2022: Bristol business reaction

Business groups covering Bristol and the West of England this afternoon largely approved of many of the measures in Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng’s mini-Budget – but the political reaction was less favourable. Business West, the region’s largest business group and the organisation behind Bristol Chamber of Commerce, said the announcements would...

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Social inequalities cast shadow over Bristol’s success in sustainability and job creation, report reveals

September 23, 2022
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Social inequalities cast shadow over Bristol’s success in sustainability and job creation, report reveals

Carbon emissions and unemployment have fallen significantly in Bristol over the past decade, according to a new report – but major challenges around social inequalities and poverty remain and are set to deepen as the cost of living crisis worsens. The research, which measures how Bristol is meeting the...

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Mini-Budget 2022: Key points . . .

September 23, 2022
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Mini-Budget 2022: Key points . . .

Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng presented his mini-Budget in the House of Commons this morning against a backdrop of high inflation, soaring energy bills and an economy which, according to the Bank of England, could already be in recession. Key points announced by Mr Kwarteng, pictured, were:  Chancellor says a new approach...

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B Corp status for Bristol instant noodle firm with pots of ambition to become more sustainable

September 22, 2022
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B Corp status for Bristol instant noodle firm with pots of ambition to become more sustainable

Bristol food brand Kabuto has become the first instant noodle firm to be accepted into the global B Corp network of businesses that put people and purpose on a par with profit. Kabuto, which was founded in 2010 and now employs a team of seven in Bristol, has sold more...

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Potential U-turn over Channel 4 sell-off plan could save at-risk jobs in its Bristol hub, says Metro Mayor

September 22, 2022
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Potential U-turn over Channel 4 sell-off plan could save at-risk jobs in its Bristol hub, says Metro Mayor

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...

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Tech entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds sought for pioneering SETsquared bursary scheme

September 22, 2022
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Tech entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds sought for pioneering SETsquared bursary scheme

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...

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