High-growth businesses in the Bristol area are to be offered specialist support under a scheme launched by Barclays. Called ‘Barclays High Growth and Entrepreneurs’, the initiative is in direct response to what the bank sees as Britain’s ‘scale-up gap’, and will also help the UK compete on the global...
Chancellor George Osborne will deliver his much-anticipated Autumn Statement next Wednesday – and once again Bristol Business News will be the number one media outlet for authoritative live news, analysis and comment. Our team of experienced business journalists will highlight the key measures that are likely to impact on...
Global accountancy group KPMG has made 35 promotions at its Bristol office, including the appointment of three directors. Experienced managers Gemma Broom, Robert Watkin and Tim Spooner become directors in audit, pensions and corporate finance following the annual firm-wide performance review last month. Five further employees have been promoted...
Devolving power over transport, housing and taxes from Westminster to the West of England would boost the economy and help Bristol firms thrive, according to survey results released today. Some 69% of the region’s business leaders backed the idea of giving responsibility for these services to local authorities. Fifty-three...
Bristol-based specialist software firm BOXARR, which works with global aerospace and defence groups, is to significantly accelerate its growth plans after receiving investment of £2m. The funding will allow the firm, the world’s leading provider of Interdependent Systems Management (ISM) software, to extend its geographical reach and advance its...
Regional accountancy firm Bishop Fleming, which has an office in Bristol, has chalked up another year of strong growth to lift it further up the rankings in its sector. Revenues climbed by 5% with fee income exceeding £17.5m for the first time – taking the firm from 38th to...
Firms that support fair and ethical business practices are being urged to enter a unique business awards scheme. Now in their fourth year, the highly successful South West Fairtrade Business Awards champion firms that put ethical responsibilities at the heart of their business. Last year 76 businesses from across...
Thousands of landlords could be forced to make substantial changes to their businesses because of cuts in tax relief on loans, the Bristol office of accountancy, investment management and tax group Smith & Williamson is warning. The firm’s experts say many of those who own residential property will have...
Accountancy, investment management and tax group Smith & Williamson’s Bristol office is holding a retirement planning seminar to explore the latest developments in the worlds of pensions, inheritance tax and investments. Sensible financial planning, practical money management and bespoke advice are crucial to help ensure a comfortable future that...
A London-based venture capital firm is highlighting Bristol as one of Europe’s most attractive places for investment in start-up companies. Since its launch just over a year ago, Downing Ventures has invested almost a third of its entire portfolio in start-ups based in the Bristol area. Its investments include...
Bristol’s diverse and innovative music scene is to be celebrated in a new TV show to be produced by the city’s award-winning community radio station BCfm and independent company Red Dog Productions. The Bristol Music Show, which launches next Friday, will be screened on Made in Bristol TV. The first...
Bristol wealth management business Whitechurch Securities has been selected as the UK’s Best Overall Small Firm – for the second year running – in a prestigious national awards scheme. The Citywire Wealth Manager Investment Performance Awards are based on independent analysis, quantitatively assessed and focused on consistency and risk-adjusted...
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