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Ethical investment network set up in Bristol for individuals wishing to make a positive impact

November 17, 2023
Ethical investment network set up in Bristol for individuals wishing to make a positive impact

A network of investors who want to drive social change in Bristol has been launched at an event hosted by accountants Evelyn Partners’ office in the city. The firm teamed up with Bristol-based investment platform Ethical Equity to support the launch of the community of angel investors supporting ethical...

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Albert Goodman urges Chancellor to boost region’s tech innovators in next week’s Autumn Statement

November 16, 2023
Albert Goodman urges Chancellor to boost region’s tech innovators in next week’s Autumn Statement

South West accountancy firm Albert Goodman has called on Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to provide some much-needed certainty on research and development (R&D) tax relief for the region’s tech companies in next week’s Autumn Statement. While the sector continues to play a vital role in the South West economy, with...

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Temple Bright advises on new flagship Asda store in Wiltshire ahead of major national expansion

November 16, 2023
Temple Bright advises on new flagship Asda store in Wiltshire ahead of major national expansion

Bristol and London law firm Temple Bright has advised the owners of a site in Wiltshire on the construction of a flagship Asda Express as part of the supermarket group’s planned 300-store nationwide expansion. The store in Calne is the third in Asda’s new Express format, which will be...

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Major UK space sector acquisition successfully launched with expert advice from Osborne Clarke team

November 16, 2023
Major UK space sector acquisition successfully launched with expert advice from Osborne Clarke team

A major player in the European space sector has acquired an independent UK engineering consultancy in a deal put together by Bristol-based lawyers at international practice Osborne Clarke. Telespazio UK, which was advised by Osborne Clarke, is the new owner of e2E Group, which provides high-calibre and bespoke technical...

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Foot Anstey energy team works with specialist firm to get its airport solar project off the ground

November 16, 2023
Foot Anstey energy team works with specialist firm to get its airport solar project off the ground

The energy and infrastructure team in the Bristol office of national law firm Foot Anstey has advised a pioneering solar tech firm on one of the largest light-weight array installations in the South East of England. The team worked with Solivus, a London-based start-up, on the project at Farnborough...

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Disney development executive joins Bristol animator as it draws up plans for new original content

November 16, 2023
Disney development executive joins Bristol animator as it draws up plans for new original content

Specialist Bristol animation studio A Productions has taken on an experienced development executive with Disney to help grow its slate of kids’ and family entertainment. Katie Barba, who spent more than five years in original animation production and development at Disney in London, will help develop A Productions’ IP-driven...

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Experienced commercial director joins Solarsense as it powers ahead with further growth

November 14, 2023
Experienced commercial director joins Solarsense as it powers ahead with further growth

Renewable energy specialist Solarsense has appointed a new commercial director as it looks to double turnover in a fast-growing market. Ashley Wood, pictured, right with Solarsense MD Stephen Barrett, joins the firm, which was launched nearly 30 years ago, from the UK office of the global engineering company Osborn,...

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Ahead of the Agenda: The Week Ahead

November 11, 2023
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Monday November 13 Interims: British Land, Kainos Group Q3 result: Hg Capital Trust Trading announcement: BAE Systems Tuesday November 14 Final: Imperial Brands Interims: Oxford Instruments, DCC, Land Securities, Marks Electrical Group, Picton Property Income, Activeops, Gear4music (Holdings), Castings, Babcock International Group, Cake Box Holdings, Revolution Beauty Group Q1 result: Renalytix Q3 results: HydrogenOne...

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Fast-growing national property chain snaps up Bristol chartered surveyor firm in £1m deal

November 10, 2023
Fast-growing national property chain snaps up Bristol chartered surveyor firm in £1m deal

A Bristol chartered surveying business has been acquired by a major national property consultancy in a deal worth up to £1m. Andrew Forbes Surveyors, which has operated since 1995 and provides commercial valuation and building consultancy services across the South West, has been taken over by Eddisons, part of...

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