Programme launched to give West of England firms the tools to thrive in the evolving digital landscape

April 10, 2024
Programme launched to give West of England firms the tools to thrive in the evolving digital landscape

Expert support on how to enhance digital presence, adopt new technologies, improve competitiveness and increase productivity is now available to small and medium-sized businesses Bristol firms under a new scheme. Called Tech for Growth, the initiative offers tailored tech adoption consultancy to eligible organisations. It aims to equip businesses...

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New managing partner for RSM UK’s Bristol office seeking to further extend its market presence

April 10, 2024
New managing partner for RSM UK’s Bristol office seeking to further extend its market presence

Joanne Webber, a Bristol-based tax partner at national audit, tax and consulting firm RSM UK, has become managing partner for its office in the city. Joanne, pictured, has more than 21 years’ experience working with organisations on global mobility and global people issues. She also leads the firm’s national...

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Loungers strengthens its senior management team as it prepares for another major growth spurt

April 9, 2024
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Bristol-headquartered all-day café/bar chain Loungers has made three key appointments, including promoting the managing director of its Lounge brand to the newly created position of group MD. Loungers said introducing this new role was aimed at ensuring it the optimal senior management structure to deliver continued consistent financial out-performance...

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St Peter’s Hospice’s ‘profound impact’ spurs Barcan+Kirby to make it firm’s charity of the year

April 9, 2024
St Peter’s Hospice’s ‘profound impact’ spurs Barcan+Kirby to make it firm’s charity of the year

Bristol law firm Barcan+Kirby has chosen the city’s St Peter’s Hospice as its charity of the year for 2024. The hospice helps thousands of patients and their families, providing support with managing pain, bereavement support and providing relief from symptoms all year round.  It needs around £24,000 a day...

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PKF Francis Clark strengthens Bristol office with appointment of corporate tax ‘heavyweight’

April 9, 2024
PKF Francis Clark strengthens Bristol office with appointment of corporate tax ‘heavyweight’

One of the South West’s top tax experts has joined accountancy firm PKF Francis Clark as a partner in its growing Bristol-based corporate tax team. Jonathan Riley, pictured, right, with PKF Francis Clark head of tax John Endacott, was previously head of tax at Grant Thornton UK, where he...

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Bristol eco-homes pioneer attracts former UBS and Student Loans Company boss as its new chair

April 9, 2024
Bristol eco-homes pioneer attracts former UBS and Student Loans Company boss as its new chair

A former vice-chair of global finance giant UBS has become non-executive chair of Agile Homes, the Bristol-based specialist provider of low-carbon, affordable homes. Christian Brodie, pictured, has extensive non-executive chair experience in a wide range of sectors spanning education, regional development, sport and charities as well as working in...

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Mid-market sector specialist joins Evelyn Partners’ Bristol office as partner in its growing audit team

April 8, 2024
Mid-market sector specialist joins Evelyn Partners’ Bristol office as partner in its growing audit team

National wealth management and professional services group Evelyn Partners has appointed John Howarth as audit partner in its Bristol office. John, pictured with Evelyn Partners’ Bristol office head Helen Bassett, has mainly focused during his career on advising dynamic mid-market businesses across a range of sectors.  He has extensive experience of working...

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Ahead of the Agenda: The Week Ahead

April 7, 2024
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Monday April 8 Finals: Bango, Globaltrans Investment Economic announcement: BRC shop price index Tuesday April 9 Finals: JTC, Animalcare Group, 88 Energy, Alliance Pharma, Distribution Finance Capital, Hvivo, Microlise Group Interim: Ultimate Products Economic announcement: BRC sales monitor Wednesday April 10 Finals: Tesco, Epwin Group, M&C Saatchi, Futura Medical, Churchill China, IQE...

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Balloon Fiesta puts fine dining on the menu in link-up with high-flying Bristol restaurant group

April 5, 2024
Balloon Fiesta puts fine dining on the menu in link-up with high-flying Bristol restaurant group

Bristol International Balloon Fiesta has teamed up with the city’s Pasture restaurant group to take the iconic event’s hospitality offering to new heights. Pasture, which was launched by chef-owner Sam Elliott in Bristol in 2018 with a vision to create memorable dining experiences, will operate an on-site restaurant during...

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