The next West of England mayor must show vision and ambition to spearhead the region’s Covid recovery and build a sustainable, long-term prosperity capable of matching London’s economic strength, according to the CBI. The business group this week launched its blueprint for the West of England’s future, which urges...
Land and buildings in Bristol suitable for small residential developments are being sought by socially focussed investment group Bristol & Bath Regional Capital (BBRC) as it aims to help tackle the city’s housing crisis. The group, owned and supported by regional organisations including Bristol City Council, the University of...
Bristol businesses will be able to learn how to boost their online overseas sales from successful women in eCommerce, including a city-based lingerie entrepreneur, at a virtual conference next week. The free ‘Women in Global eCommerce’ event on Tuesday is being hosted by the Department for International Trade (DIT)...
Milsted Langdon, the regional accountancy firm with an office in Bristol, is starting a trainee recruitment campaign as it seeks to grow its team and develop local talent. The firm is reaching out to college students and university graduates to join its supportive training scheme, which helps them obtain...
The South West’s largest business organisation has said many of its members will be “disappointed” with the government’s roadmap for taking England out of national lockdown. Business West, which runs Bristol Chamber of Commerce, said following Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s statement in the House of Commons on Monday the...
Bristol business leaders are calling on Chancellor Rishi Sunak to approve the creation of a ‘free port’ at Avonmouth in a move they say could create up to 50,000 jobs. They are among the signatories to a letter supporting the bid for government funding for the Great Western Freeport. ...
The Covid pandemic continues to hit business activity and household spending in the UK and the rest of the world. Restrictions put in place to contain the pandemic’s spread are causing many businesses to sell fewer of their goods and services. Some businesses are unable to sell at all. ...
A specialist banking and finance law team led by Thrings’ Bristol office has secured a £50m investment to roll out gigabit-capable broadband services across Cornwall. The funding will support Cornish internet service provider Wildanet’s growth plans by substantially expanding its network across the county. Redruth-based Wildanet was launched in 2017...
Supporting the community in its home city of Bristol has helped mutual society National Friendly land a major industry award. National Friendly’s sponsorship of events at Bristol’s iconic Hippodrome theatre along with a hospital charity fundraising partnership in the city impressed the judges in the Protection Review Awards, earning...
A team of Bristol professional advisors has secured a £40m investment for Yate-based Western Global, the leading provider of industrial liquid storage tanks. Founded as a family business, Western Global has expanded across Europe and North America in recent years. Its premium fuel and lubricants storage and handling products lead...
Insurance broker Lockton has become the second firm to announce plans to relocate its Bristol base from one side of Temple Way to the other as newly refurbished prime office space comes onto the market. The firm, the world’s largest independent insurance brokerage, is to move from North Quay...
Bristol firms hit by Covid-19 restrictions can apply for financial assistance through a new round of discretionary business grants – but should be quick as funding is limited. The pay outs are specifically for businesses that have been severely financially impacted by restrictions during the city’s Tier 2, Tier...
Bristol and London law firm Temple Bright and Bath accountants OCL have acted for the shareholders of Capitec, the Bristol-based healthcare project management and facilities support business, on its sale to Imagile Professional Services Limited (IPSL). IPSL, established in 2005 and also based in the city, is a leading asset management consultancy providing...
