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Rethink Recruitment’s radical approach to staff wellbeing wins it Happiest Workplace award

July 21, 2016
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Rethink Recruitment’s radical approach to staff wellbeing wins it Happiest Workplace award

Giving staff time off to do charity work, an emphasis on their health and wellbeing – plus lots of social events – have earned Rethink Recruitment’s Bristol office the title of the South West’s Happiest Workplace. The prestigious award was presented to the firm at a special ceremony yesterday...

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PwC promotions in the region underline its commitment to diversity in senior roles

July 14, 2016
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PwC promotions in the region underline its commitment to diversity in senior roles

Nine senior promotions have been made by global accountancy group PwC across its West and Wales offices as it continues to invest in its people and the region. Taking up partner roles are Lynne Baber, who heads up the governance, risk & control business, and Sue Morling, who leads...

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Equity partner joins EY’s Bristol office as its expansion continues

July 14, 2016
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Equity partner joins EY’s Bristol office as its expansion continues

Accountancy group EY has appointed John Howarth as a new equity partner in its Bristol office as part of its expansion plans across the South West & Wales. John, pictured, has become an audit partner in the firm’s assurance practice, moving from EY’s Reading office where he was an...

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EU referendum campaign hit Bristol’s economy even before result, survey reveals

July 13, 2016
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EU referendum campaign hit Bristol’s economy even before result, survey reveals

The bitter EU referendum campaign and fears over its outcome hit Bristol firms’ confidence and impacted on the wider economy even before the result to leave was announced, according to the latest survey by Business West, the region’s largest business organisation. On all major indicators, the poll of more...

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Winners named in PwC’s prestigious West of England Business of the Year Awards

July 8, 2016
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Winners named in PwC’s prestigious West of England Business of the Year Awards

Property services firm Ian Williams and bakery Ministry of Cake are the winners of the region’s most coveted business awards. The firms came out top at accountants PwC’s annual West of England Business of the Year Awards, which were announced at a gala dinner in Bristol this week. Chipping...

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New Faculty of Business and Law advisory board appointed by UWE

July 8, 2016
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New Faculty of Business and Law advisory board appointed by UWE

A new team of 21 regional business figures has been unveiled by UWE to look at how the new Faculty of Business and Law and its new £50m building can best serve the needs of the region and its economy. The advisory board is made up of representatives of...

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Figures show almost all UWE graduates find jobs within a year

July 8, 2016
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Figures show almost all UWE graduates find jobs within a year

UWE Bristol is leading the market for graduate employability, according to a new report, with 96% of last year’s graduates in employment or further study. The latest Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) figures also show 78% are in professional roles. This compares with UK market averages of 94% and...

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Clarke Willmott’s charity Festival of Fizz is a sparkling success

July 5, 2016
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Clarke Willmott’s charity Festival of Fizz is a sparkling success

A sparkling wine-tasting evening, hosted by law firm Clarke Wilmot’s Bristol office and accountants Monahans, has raised more than £1,200 for Headway Bristol, the charity that helps survivors of brain injury. Nearly 30 guests attended the Festival of Fizz at Clarke Wilmott’s waterside office, sampling a variety of sparkling...

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Tax expert promoted to partner in Grant Thornton’s Bristol office

July 5, 2016
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Tax expert promoted to partner in Grant Thornton’s Bristol office

Accountancy firm Grant Thornton’s South West region has promoted Jenny Batchelor to partner in its Bristol office. Jenny, pictured, advises privately-owned businesses and listed companies on domestic and international tax matters, including tax efficient restructuring, acquisition structures and AIM listings. Grant Thornton said her promotion came off the back...

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Wait is almost over for contenders in the region’s most prestigious business awards

July 1, 2016
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Wait is almost over for contenders in the region’s most prestigious business awards

Bristol property services firm Ian Williams, dental group Oasis Healthcare and mobility equipment supplier and retailer Oaktree Mobility will next week find out whether they have won the region’s most prestigious business awards. The firms are competing against some of the South West’s top companies in accountants PwC’s annual...

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Bristol Business News Factfile: West of England devolution deal

July 1, 2016
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Bristol Business News Factfile: West of England devolution deal

Key facts of the West of England devolution deal approved by the area’s three councils this week: The deal would secure £900m of investment over 30 years, with the potential to leverage in additional funds, such as transport funding linked to the emerging Joint Transport Plan. So it is...

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Get set for energy revolution as industry thinks small, Barclays roundtable is told

June 30, 2016
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Get set for energy revolution as industry thinks small, Barclays roundtable is told

New technologies such as much cheaper storage batteries and more widespread use of rooftop solar cells are set to transform the UK energy market, experts told a Barclays-staged roundtable discussion in Bristol. With government subsidies for solar farms and onshore wind projects being cut dramatically, the focus is now...

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Bristol Business News Photo Gallery: European Old Masters Gallery re-opening

June 30, 2016
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Bristol Business News Photo Gallery: European Old Masters Gallery re-opening

The Bristol office of accountancy, investment management and tax group Smith & Williamson recently sponsored the re-opening of the newly-refurbished European Old Masters Gallery at the city’s Museum and Art Gallery. More than 350 guests, including many clients and contacts of the firm, attended the event and also got...

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