Ahead of the Agenda: The Week Ahead

July 7, 2024
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Monday July 8 Finals: Induction Healthcare Group, Solid State Trading announcement: Hunting Tuesday July 9 Finals: Celebrus Technologies, Loungers, Begbies Traynor Group, TPXImpact Holdings Interims: Velocity Composites, Synectics Economic announcement: BRC sales monitor Wednesday July 10 Q2 result: PageGroup Trading announcements: LionTrust Asset Management, Barratt Developments Thursday July 11...

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Labour’s pre-election backing for innovation incentives could now deliver boost for Bristol businesses

July 5, 2024
Labour’s pre-election backing for innovation incentives could now deliver boost for Bristol businesses

Bristol’s status as a hotbed for innovation could be strengthened if the new Labour government sticks to commitments over support for research and development made ahead of the General Election, according to a city-based accountant. Sam Wood, pictured, a tax specialist at Albert Goodman, said Labour had pledged to...

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Bristol gender equality pioneer urges new government to act over challenges faced by women at work

July 5, 2024
Bristol gender equality pioneer urges new government to act over challenges faced by women at work

Bristol can play a key role in helping the new government meet its ambitions to improve working conditions for women and create better businesses, according to the organisation aiming to make the city England’s best for gender equality. Sandra Gordon, pictured, director of Bristol Women in Business Charter, said:...

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‘Hearing’ sensors that could put self-driving vehicles safely on the road developed by Bristol firms

July 5, 2024
‘Hearing’ sensors that could put self-driving vehicles safely on the road developed by Bristol firms

Two Bristol-based tech firms working on developing self-driving vehicles have teamed up with Cranfield University to improve their safety by using 3D ultrasound. Calyo and Benedex Robotics have joined forces with Cranfield University in the new partnership, which aims to develop a functional safety sensing platform capable of operating...

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£21m flagship store in Cabot Circus lined up by Marks & Spencer as it prepares to move back to city centre

July 5, 2024
£21m flagship store in Cabot Circus lined up by Marks & Spencer as it prepares to move back to city centre

Retail giant Marks & Spencer is to return to Bristol city centre two-and-a-half years after closing its store in Broadmead. The group is to open a flagship store in the Cabot Circus shopping mall, taking over the three-floor 80,000 sq ft House of Fraser anchor unit, which will close...

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Period of major economic growth forecast for the region following General Election, survey says

July 5, 2024
Period of major economic growth forecast for the region following General Election, survey says

Nearly half of South West businesses believe the General Election will lead to significant economic expansion in the region over the next six months, a new survey has revealed. Research commissioned by accountancy firm Monahans, which has seven offices in the region, shows 47% of business owners are confident...

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Business West urges new Labour government to invest in region so it can meet its full economic potential

July 5, 2024
Business West urges new Labour government to invest in region so it can meet its full economic potential

The organisation behind Bristol Chamber of Commerce has called on the newly elected government to ensure the West of England’s potential is fully harnessed, including investing in its growth sectors such as green energy. Business West welcomed Labour’s commitment to an “enduring partnership” with business to deliver the economic...

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The shortlist for this year’s coveted SPARKies shines a light on the very best of the region’s tech sector

July 5, 2024
The shortlist for this year’s coveted SPARKies shines a light on the very best of the region’s tech sector

Bristol and Bath’s top tech pioneers and innovators will be recognised next week at the SPARKies, the awards that showcase the leading individuals, products and firms in the sector. Launched in 2012, the annual awards have grown to become the most-respected accolades of their kind in the region, attracting...

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Recruitment headaches mount for West of England businesses as skills shortages show no signs of easing

July 5, 2024
Recruitment headaches mount for West of England businesses as skills shortages show no signs of easing

Nearly seven in 10 West of England firms have struggled to recruit staff over the past three months, particularly for skilled manual/technical and professional/managerial roles, according to a major new survey. Despite this problem, 79% of firms are looking to take on full-time workers and just under half are offering...

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