Ahead of the Agenda: The Week Ahead

October 14, 2023
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Monday October 16 Finals: Seeing Machines, Tristel Trading announcement: Audioboom Group Tuesday October 17 Finals: Bellway, Revolution Bars Group, Seraphim Space Investment Trust, Ensilica, Nanoco Group, Abingdon Health Interim: Smartspace Software Economic announcements: Unemployment rate, Claimant count rate Wednesday October 18 Interim: Whitbread Trading announcements: Liontrust Asset Management, RHI Magnesita, Quilter, Segro Economic announcements: Producer price index,...

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After years of delays, work on Temple Meads station’s upgrade finally gets back on track

October 13, 2023
After years of delays, work on Temple Meads station’s upgrade finally gets back on track

Building work on a much-needed new entrance to Bristol Temple Meads station, the first of three, has begun – but it will not be open to the public for three years. The new entrance, to the historic station’s east, will link directly to the University of Bristol’s new Enterprise...

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Countdown starts to Bristol Law Society’s prestigious annual awards as shortlist is revealed

October 13, 2023
Countdown starts to Bristol Law Society’s prestigious annual awards as shortlist is revealed

Bristol’s top lawyers, law firms and support teams are preparing to go head-to-head in Bristol Law Society’s annual awards scheme. The flagship black-tie event, which this year takes place on November 2, acts as a showcase for the excellence of the legal profession in the city. The 14 awards...

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Signs that optimism could be returning as resilient firms face up to ongoing economic uncertainty

October 13, 2023
Signs that optimism could be returning as resilient firms face up to ongoing economic uncertainty

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...

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Bristol hydraulics firm gearing up to help accelerate innovation in electric vehicle design

October 13, 2023
Bristol hydraulics firm gearing up to help accelerate innovation in electric vehicle design

Domin, the Bristol scale-up developing cutting-edge hydraulic systems, has been awarded £4.4m to take part in a research project that could revolutionise electric vehicle performance. The firm, which isdeveloping and manufacturing ground-breaking innovations for fluid power in its recently opened technology centre at Pucklechurch, will work with Mercedes-Benz subsidiary...

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Strong recovery from pandemic and success of new openings give Loungers appetite for more growth

October 13, 2023
Strong recovery from pandemic and success of new openings give Loungers appetite for more growth

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...

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‘Unwavering commitment to social and environmental stewardship’ gains healthcare firm B Corp status

October 13, 2023
‘Unwavering commitment to social and environmental stewardship’ gains healthcare firm B Corp status

A Bristol-based international infrastructure specialist with a mission to shape the future of healthcare has become the latest firm in the city to be certified as a B Corp. Archus joins around 30 Bristol businesses in gaining the coveted accreditation, which recognises their commitment to creating positive social and...

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Grayling’s Bristol office does the double as city’s PR talent shines in coveted regional awards

October 13, 2023
Grayling’s Bristol office does the double as city’s PR talent shines in coveted regional awards

Bristol public relations professionals have landed four golds at the region’s top PR industry awards – with two of them claimed by the city office of international communications agency Grayling. More than 100 PR professionals gathered at the Double Tree in Bristol City Centre Hotel for the 2023 CIPR South...

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Limbs & Things hands graduates chance to shine in its unique training programme

October 12, 2023
Limbs & Things hands graduates chance to shine in its unique training programme

Bristol-based medical simulator company Limbs & Things has taken on three new graduates to participate in its unique recruitment scheme. The one-of-a-kind scheme gives the graduates the opportunity to play a part in the growth of the world-leading company whose medical training products, which range from ‘arms’ with mock...

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