Ahead of the Agenda: The Week Ahead

September 8, 2024
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Monday September 9 Final: Alumasc Group Interims: Equals Group, The Pebble Group, Sigmaroc, Norman Broadbent, Symphony Environmental Tech, Brave Bison Group Trading announcement: Computacenter Tuesday September 10 Final: Newmark Security Interims: Luceco, Finseta, Mpac Group, IQE, Nexteq, Flowtech Fluidpower, Property Franchise Group, Blackbird, Chesnara, Tje Artisanal Spirits Company, Futura...

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Bristol Microsoft Partner keyed up for more growth after landing £1.6m from regional fund

September 6, 2024
Bristol Microsoft Partner keyed up for more growth after landing £1.6m from regional fund

A Bristol firm helping businesses unlock the full potential of their investments in Microsoft tech is to expand further across the UK and internationally after securing a £1.6m investment. Changing Social supports businesses with the adoption and integration of Microsoft products and new ways of working, including Microsoft 365,...

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‘Deep focus’ on its markets, people and clients lifts Burges Salmon’s turnover and reverses PEP fall

September 6, 2024
‘Deep focus’ on its markets, people and clients lifts Burges Salmon’s turnover and reverses PEP fall

Turnover at Bristol-headquartered national law Burges Salmon has shot up by 27% to £163m – a direct result, it said, of ongoing investment in its clients, people, premises, technology and innovation and the responsible business agenda. The firm also increased profit per equity partner (PEP) by 42% to £661,000...

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New era at finance sector innovator Paradigm Norton as founder prepares to move from CEO to chair

September 6, 2024
New era at finance sector innovator Paradigm Norton as founder prepares to move from CEO to chair

Pioneering Bristol financial planning firm Paradigm Norton founder Barry Horner is to step down as CEO next April, 24 years after founding the multi award-winning business. Barry, pictured, who has long championed a responsible approach to business, will be replaced in the role by Philippa Hann, a lawyer who...

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£80m joint venture between green investor and cashback group will fund growth in UK renewables

September 6, 2024
£80m joint venture between green investor and cashback group will fund growth in UK renewables

Bristol-based green energy finance firm Thrive Renewables is partnering with the impact investing wing of the UK’s leading cashback site to unlock £80m for projects aimed at funding the next phase of the UK’s net zero transition. The joint venture with TopCashback Sustainability will make investments over four years...

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Specialist litigator joins Irwin Mitchell’s Bristol office as partner to help grow private client offering

September 6, 2024
Specialist litigator joins Irwin Mitchell’s Bristol office as partner to help grow private client offering

National law firm Irwin Mitchell has continued to grow the will, trust and estate disputes team in its Bristol office with the appointment of partner and specialist litigator Cara Hough. Cara, pictured, is a highly experienced solicitor specialising in contentious probate.  She has joined from IDR Law, where she...

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Start-up loan proves key to fulfilling opera singer’s dream of running a successful music school

September 6, 2024
Start-up loan proves key to fulfilling opera singer’s dream of running a successful music school

Opera singer-turned-entrepreneur Hollie-anne Bangham has expanded her music school and coffee shop to meet growing demand with the help of a specialist regional fund. Hollie-anne, pictured, secured the £25,000 start-up loan from non-profit company SWIG Finance, allowing her to fit out additional space at The Note Warehouse, which provides...

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Busy autumn for Bristol’s tourist chiefs as they promote the city to global travel industry operators

September 5, 2024
Busy autumn for Bristol’s tourist chiefs as they promote the city to global travel industry operators

Bristol is to be promoted to tour operators from across the world at a series of high-profile travel industry events this autumn as the city’s tourism and hospitality industries look to finally put the damage caused by the pandemic behind them. Among the key themes to be promoted by...

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Affordable housing move by West of England pension fund as it looks to invest more in local impact schemes

September 5, 2024
Affordable housing move by West of England pension fund as it looks to invest more in local impact schemes

A pension fund based near Bristol has pledged £50m to build 250 affordable and energy-efficient homes as it steps up its investment in positive impact projects across the West of England. Avon Pension Fund, a £6bn local government pension scheme (LGPS)  serving 140,000 members across the Bristol and Bath area, already...

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