The latest fall in unemployment – down a further 7,000 in the South West – has been welcomed by Business West, the organisation behind Bristol Chamber of Commerce and the Bristol Initiative. But Business West, the region’s largest business group, has warned that low unemployment brings its own challenges...
National accountancy firm Smith & Williamson’s Bristol-based corporate finance team got the new year off to a strong start by completing two multi-million pound deals. The team advised on the disposal of the wind and solar assets of AIM-listed Renewable Energy Generation (REG) and the sale of London-based specialist...
Bristol-based independent accountancy firm Corrigan Associates has appointed Richard Bunker as partner as it aims for ambitious growth this year. Richard, a qualified chartered accountant and tax practitioner, has joined from Whyatt Pakeman, the Bristol firm acquired by regional accountants Bishop Fleming just before Christmas. Prior to that he...
Bristol tax payers are being told to be wary of ‘phishing’ emails from fraudsters posing as HMRC as the January 31 deadline looms. Accountancy, investment management and tax group Smith & Williamson is urging newcomers to tax self assessment to register for online filing of their tax return as...
Bristol Business News has teamed up with Birdy Films, a new independent film, 3D and media production company, to produce its groundbreaking GAMECHANGERS project. GAMECHANGERS, which is officially launched next week, will identify and showcase the 50 individuals who are shaping the future of Bristol’s economy through their innovation,...
Firms supporting fair and ethical business practices have just over three weeks to enter the coveted South West Fairtrade Business Awards. The unique awards – now in their fourth year – champion firms that put ethical responsibilities at the heart of their business. Last year 76 businesses from across...
Lloyds Bank has bolstered its asset-based lending offering to mid-market South West firms with the appointment of Kelly Henney as director, business development. Kelly, pictured, joins the bank’s global transaction banking division after 16 years at RBS, where she originated and completed new business opportunities for ambitious small and...
Restructuring and insolvency advisory firm Quantuma has further expanded its Bristol team with the appointment of Shaun Healey as senior administrator. Shaun, pictured, has more than 30 years’ experience in the insolvency profession, mainly with accountants Grant Thornton, where he spent nearly 27 years working on administrations, receiverships, creditors’...
Long-standing Bristol accountants Whyatt Pakeman have been acquired by West of England firm Bishop Fleming in a move that creates the city’s largest independent accountancy office. Roger Pimblett, one of Whyatt Pakeman’s three partners, and 13 staff have relocated to Bishop Fleming’s Bristol office in Queen Square – taking...
Bristol Business News wishes its readers, subscribers and advertisers a very Merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous New Year. We will continue to provide the city’s most authoritative business news, information and analysis throughout the festive period. Our next weekly Bristol Business News e-bulletin will be published on Friday,...
Bristol Business News is to launch GAMECHANGERS – a unique and highly innovative project to identify the 50 individuals shaping the future of Bristol’s economy. These inspirational people are helping make Bristol the UK’s most exciting city through their innovation, enterprise and creativity. Some will be well known, others...
Many thousands of people who owe extra tax can effectively ask the taxman to spread the cost – interest free – over 12 months provided they file their online return by December 30. According to experts at accountancy, investment management and tax group Smith & Williamson, many of those...
Bristol’s Engine Shed innovation hub celebrates its two-year anniversary by inviting guests to the launch of Boxworks, a custom-designed workspace in 20 re-imagined shipping containers for the creative, digital and hi-tech industries. Boxworks expands the Engine Shed by 30% – enough space for around 120 entrepreneurs – and will provide much-needed...
