The West of England’s food and drink businesses are increasingly upbeat about their prospects despite concerns over the price of raw materials and energy and the impact of this winter’s floods. Most also believe that being based in this region is a major plus, according to a new survey....
A trade mission to China to help unlock opportunities for small and medium-sized West businesses has been announced by UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) South West. While China is well known as the world’s fastest-growing major economy, with growth rates averaging around 10% over the past 30 years, and...
Entrepreneur and Dragon’s Den panel regular Deborah Meaden will speak about doing business in the West of England this evening when she appears at an event in support of the Bristol’s Above & Beyond’s £6m Golden Gift appeal. Deborah will talk to Dave Harvey, the BBC’s West of England...
Integral Build, the Bristol-based specialist construction, refurbishment and fit out firm, is working with Red Maids’ School, the country’s oldest girls’ school, to create new facilities for students, teachers and visitors. The £1.5m refurbishment project at the mainly Edwardian school in Westbury-on-Trym, will modernise its library over two floors and create a split-level learning...
Commercial law firm Thrings, which has an office in Bristol, has recruited three specialist solicitors to advise its fast-growing portfolio of commercial property clients. Partner Edward Jackman, associate Iain Mason and solicitor Natalia Sokolov join the firm to further strengthen its commercial property and construction offering. Edward arrives from...
Bristol city councillor and former Avon and Somerset Police Authority member Pete Levy has joined The Restore Trust in a business development role. The trust was formed in 2010 to provide skills training for long-term unemployed and ex-offenders. Somerset-born Pete, pictured, who is due to stand down next month after representing...
Brunel’s engineering masterpieces in Bristol and graffiti artist Banksy’s street art have been named among England’s greatest achievements in a list based on votes by the public. The two Bristol heroes will now star in a Hall of Fame showcasing England’s finest alongside Robin Hood, Sir Isaac Newton, The...
Tuesday 22 April Final: Randall & Quilter Trading statement: Genel Energy AGMs: Genel Energy, Progressive Digital Media Wednesday 23 April Interims: Associated British Foods, Avacta, Fenner, Smiths News Final: Mobile Tornado Group Trading statements: Amec, Arm, Biome Technologies, Carpetright, Creston, Hammerson, Moneysupermarket.com, Petra Diamonds, Record, Reed Elsevier, Spirent Communications,...
Bristol city centre’s office market is undergoing its biggest transformation for decades with an unprecedented three quarters of a million sq ft of space likely to be converted to apartments this year. Landmarks such as the 106,000 sq ft Lewin’s Place, and the 180,000 sq ft Pithay – the...
