Finance

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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Funding for Bristol businesses as region’s world-leading creative sector gets new investment boost

January 24, 2025
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Four Bristol firms are to develop new ideas and products after being selected for funding under a new regional creative industries scheme. Stagescreen, which has received £30,000, captures stage events for cinema and TV audiences worldwide as well as other media such as DVDs and educational performances. Its team has...

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Developers get £50m boost from Paragon Bank to complete housing schemes across the South West

January 24, 2025
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Developers get £50m boost from Paragon Bank to complete housing schemes across the South West

More than £50m was lent by the development finance arm of Paragon Bank last year to support much-needed residential development schemes across the South West. The specialist division, part of the Midlands-based Paragon Banking Group, lent to developers and housebuilders behind 18 projects in the region in the year...

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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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New partner for ARAG Law as its parent group continues promote former DAS UK staff to key roles

January 20, 2025
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New partner for ARAG Law as its parent group continues promote former DAS UK staff to key roles

Specialist legal insurer ARAG, which has its UK head office in Bristol, has appointed Chris Neill as partner and head of volume litigation in its legal division. Chris, pictured, was previously at DAS Law, part of Bristol-based DAS which was acquired by ARAG a year ago in a move...

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Government commits more funds to region’s burgeoning creative sector under new industry plan

January 17, 2025
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Government commits more funds to region’s burgeoning creative sector under new industry plan

The West of England was today named as a priority region for the creative industries by the government as it looks to ‘turbocharge’ economic growth by building on the UK’s world-leading role in the sector. The region is one of 11 which will receive investment from a new £60m...

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2024 proves record-breaking year for Shakespeare Martineau’s Bristol corporate and banking team

January 16, 2025
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2024 proves record-breaking year for Shakespeare Martineau’s Bristol corporate and banking team

National law firm Shakespeare Martineau’s Bristol corporate and banking team notched up a best-ever £259m-worth of deals last year, supporting a record-breaking £6.6bn across the whole of the UK. Among the team’s notable transactions in the region was supporting specialist lender Black & White Bridging to secure a new funding...

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STEM students encouraged to look at careers in IP under new Withers & Rogers work experience scheme

January 16, 2025
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STEM students encouraged to look at careers in IP under new Withers & Rogers work experience scheme

European intellectual property (IP) firm Withers & Rogers is to encourage more science, technology, engineering and maths students to embark on a career in IP by extending its support for an international internship scheme. The firm is to offer the 10-week, immersive work experience opportunities in its Bristol office...

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Former PwC director joins Bishop Fleming to strengthen its audit practice ahead of more expansion

January 16, 2025
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Former PwC director joins Bishop Fleming to strengthen its audit practice ahead of more expansion

Regional audit, accountancy, tax and advisory firm Bishop Fleming, which has the largest of its eight offices in Bristol, has appointed a former long-standing PwC director as a partner in its audit practice. The firm said Stephen Patey’s arrival highlighted its commitment to growing its service offering across the...

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Trio of deals aimed at creating positive change in West Africa supported by Burges Salmon

January 16, 2025
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Trio of deals aimed at creating positive change in West Africa supported by Burges Salmon

Lawyers from Bristol-headquartered legal practice Burges Salmon have advised on three deals totalling around $46m (£37.6m) to support agriculture, forestry, fishery and tourism in West Africa. They worked with Eco-Business Fund (EBF) and the SANAD Fund for MSME (SANAD), impact funds advised by Finance in Motion, a world-leading impact...

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‘Simpler Recycling’ rules will give firms chance to improve their waste management, says Grundon

January 13, 2025
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‘Simpler Recycling’ rules will give firms chance to improve their waste management, says Grundon

Waste management and recycling specialist Grundon has ramped up its support for businesses in Bristol ahead of new rules around the separation of waste start taking effect. From 31 March, businesses employing 10 or more staff will need to separate dry recyclables and food waste from their general waste,...

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