Falling inflation has sparked higher business confidence among bosses of firms in Bristol and across the West of England – but most are still gloomy about the UK’s economic prospects. Labour costs also remain a challenge along with problems in recruiting the best people as the skills shortage continues...
Rapidly growing Bristol-based café/bar group Loungers expects to have opened 34 new venues by the end of its current financial year as it continues to aim for a national chain of 600 outlets in the near future. The group, which opened its first Lounge on North Street in Bedminster 21...
Bristol Airport has appointed a new planning & sustainability director as it targets becoming among the UK’s first net zero airports by 2030 while also expanding to handle an extra 2m passengers a year. Clare Hennessey, pictured, who previously worked for French energy giant EDF, joins the airport as...
Much-needed rail improvements in and around Bristol should be fast tracked by the government following its decision to scrap the northern extension of HS2, regional business leaders and politicians have said. They urged the Department of Transport to fund schemes such as the electrification of the line between Bristol...
A multi-million pound ‘supercluster’ has been launched to position the West of England as the UK’s hydrogen powerhouse. The far-reaching project brings together academic, civic and industry leaders to unlock the huge potential of the region’s hydrogen ecosystem. Harnessing clean green hydrogen to decarbonise the region’s transport, energy and...
A hospitality supplies business that has recovered from a 90% fall in its turnover during the pandemic has taken a major step towards a sustainable future with an energy saving solar installation. Yate Supplies will now produce half the energy used at its warehouses via renewables, thanks to the...
Bristol-based engineering design, energy and sustainability consultancy Hydrock has racked up its fifth acquisition in less than a year-and-a-half with the takeover of a nuclear safety assessment business. 3T Safety Consultants, which was founded in 2008 and is based in the heart of the North West’s nuclear sector community...
Work has started on the largest capital project for more than two decades at Bristol Airport – a £60m public transport interchange hub and multi-storey car park. The project forms part of the airport’s overall multi-million pound development plan to increase its capacity from 10m to 12m passengers a...
The West of England’s political leaders should continue with their plans for an “ambitious and green” mass transit system to help the region fulfil its economic potential, according to its largest business group. Business West, which runs the region’s chambers of commerce, said an efficient transport system was essential...
Bristol hotel bosses have warned that the survival of popular summer events in the city such the International Balloon Fiesta and Harbour Festival is vital for the success of its hospitality sector. An uptick in summer bookings this year has given Bristol’s hotels a timely boost, with the Bristol...
South West property consultancy Alder King has made two senior promotions and two new appointments in its Bristol office. Tom Dugay, one of the city’s leading office agents, is now a partner in Alder King’s agency team. while James Mackay has been promoted to the newly created role of head...
Bristol-based construction, development and maintenance firm Lancer Scott has completed a major restructuring to support its rapid growth. The firm, which was launched in 1998, is now made up of three individual limited companies under parent group Lancer Scott Holdings. Lancer Scott Construction is based in Bristol and Taunton,...
Property investment firm Mission Street has appointed Nick Sturge to advise on its plans to open the South West’s largest commercial innovation hub in Bristol. Nick, a pivotal figure in Bristol’s tech sector for more than two decades, has joined the firm’s advisory board as it looks to redevelop...
