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...
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...
Business leaders have welcomed the £1bn West of England devolution deal approved by councillors this week, calling it a “strong signal of long-term confidence and investment into this area”. Bristol City and South Gloucestershire councils along with Bath & North East Somerset (B&NES) agreed the package, which transfers funding...
Business leaders have called on councillors to back the £1bn devolution package for the West of England when it goes before Bristol City and South Gloucestershire council meetings this evening. The deal, announced by Chancellor George Osborne in this year’s Budget, would bring essential funding and additional powers for...
Firms across Bristol and the West of England are already cutting jobs, hiking prices and freezing investment as a result of the fall-out from the Brexit vote, according to a snap poll by Business West, the region’s largest business organisation. One company said it was considering moving overseas while...
Firms from Bristol and across the West of England are being asked for their views on the likely impact of Brexit ahead of a series of crunch meetings between business leaders and senior government figures. The first takes place today when Business Secretary Sajid Javid, pictured, hosts a round table...
Mayor of Bristol Marvin Rees today insisted that collaboration and creativity would be key to ensuring Bristol’s economy does not suffer as a result of the UK leaving the EU. Speaking after an emergency meeting with business leaders, community groups and his cabinet, Mr Rees said Bristol’s innovation, creativity...
Millions of pounds were wiped off the value of Bristol firms quoted on the London Stock Exchange today as they became caught up in the Brexit share price collapse. Manufacturers were hard hit with shares in global innovator Renishaw slumping by more than 5%. The Wotton-under-Edge precision engineering firm,...
The referendum result had an immediate economic impact with sterling suffering its worst ever fall and share prices tumbling on the London Stock Exchange. The pound slumped by 10% to its lowest level since 1985. The Bank of England issued a statement saying it was “monitoring developments closely” and...
Business organisation the CBI, which had lobbied hard for the UK to remain in the EU, called for “strong and calm leadership” from the Government to ensure economic stability as Brexit kicks in. Director-general Carolyn Fairbairn described the vote as a “momentous turning point” in the country’s history. “The...
Business West, the region’s largest business organisation, called on the government to immediately commit to negotiate the best deal possible for British firms outside the EU following the referendum result. Failing to do that could risk jeopardising new investment from the many overseas firms that have chosen to base...
NatWest has appointed John Bendall as regional director – business banking for the South West. John, pictured, has worked for the bank for 28 years and was previously the bank’s director – business banking for North and Mid Devon. In his new role he will oversee the NatWest’s links...
Combining technology, art, science and education to create powerful installations and performances has landed fast-growing digital business Interactive Scientific the coveted Bristol SETsquared Best Elevator Pitch award. It beat nine other fledgling firms to win the accolade at Bristol SETsquared’s Annual Innovation Showcase, which gives members of the business...
