A firm with a groundbreaking approach to building healthier, happier and high-performing workplaces is in the running for a major business award. Kuutch was founded by workplace wellbeing and leadership specialist Samantha Tremlin, pictured, with a mission to redefine corporate wellness by blending science with holistic practices. This integrated...
Neighbourly, the pioneering Bristol-based community engagement platform, has secured funding to support its growth and accelerate its embedded AI capabilities. Launched in in 2014, Neighbourly helps businesses deliver employee volunteering programmes, provide financial support and donate surplus products to thousands of vetted local charities and good causes across the UK...
Two pioneering Bristol tourism projects have lined up alongside some of the world’s top attractions in a major awards scheme based on recommendations from UK travel journalists. Inland surfing lake The Wave and immersive art experience Wake The Tiger were both nominated for International Tourism Awards by Bristol Business...
Accountancy and advisory firm Bishop Fleming has underlined its commitment to responsible business practices in its third annual report on the issue, saying it had become a key factor in the way it now operates. The Responsible Business Impact report underscores the firm’s ongoing commitment to fostering a sustainable future,...
A world-leading plastics reprocessing plant in Bristol touted as being an essential part of the UK’s move to a circular economy when it opened two years ago is to close. Operator Viridor blamed challenging market conditions and a lack of pro-recycling legislation for the shutdown. The firm, owned by US...
Global real estate advisor CBRE is to relocate its Bristol base from Clifton to a state-of-the-art new office development in the city centre. The firm’s South West and Wales team will move into EQ on Victoria Street, the first building in the world to achieve SmartScore Gold accreditation for...
Bristol Waste Company, the refuse collection, cleaning and recycling firm, has appointed Richard Williams as its new managing director. The firm said Bristol-born Richard, pictured, brought a wealth of expertise, experience and commitment to the role having held senior leadership positions in a range of companies, including discount supermarket...
The planning & environment practice in international legal practice Osborne Clarke’s Bristol office has been boosted with the appointment of Christian Silk as partner. Described by the firm as a highly skilled and experienced planning and environment lawyer, Christian, pictured, supports clients across the energy, infrastructure and built environment...
The corporate and mergers & acquisitions team at Bristol-headquartered national law firm Burges Salmon has advised on an investment aimed at accelerating the growth of an innovative salary sacrifice provider for electric vehicles. The Electric Car Scheme was set up in 2020 after co-founders Thom Groot and Tom Eilon...
Bristol communications agency Ambitious has launched a podcast series shedding light on thought leadership – with one of the city’s most successful entrepreneurs of recent years as its first guest. Dr Zara Nanu co-founded Gapsquare, where she combined her passion for human rights with the power of data analytics...
The CEO of Bristol-headquartered ethical finance firm Triodos Bank UK is to step down from the role next year in a move that will coincide with its 30th anniversary. Bevis Watts, pictured, joined Triodos in April 2016 as its managing director and became CEO three years later. It was...
Three Bristol deep tech spin-out businesses will be vying for investment of up to £2m at a high-profile event aimed at shaping the tech investment landscape. The innovative firms will line up against 17 other businesses at Investment Futures in London, which will also feature panel and roundtable discussions on...
Chancellor Rachel Reeves started her Budget speech by saying the country voted for change on 4 July. As a result, the Labour government could now “fix the foundations”. The way to ensure growth was to “invest, invest, invest”, she added. In total, the Budget will raise taxes by £40bn. Business...
