Bristol has the opportunity to become a global hub for nuclear industry innovation with the potential to create thousands of skilled jobs following the historic decision to build the Hinkley Point C power plant, business figures said today. The final go-ahead for the £18bn project, after nearly a decade...
Bristol business leaders welcomed the government’s historic decision to go ahead with the £18bn Hinkley Point C nuclear power station, saying it will create a huge economic boost for the West of England and lead to thousands of new jobs. Business West, the region’s largest business organisation which last...
Bristol’s largest legal firms and top lawyers have been praised by The Legal 500, the respected independent guide to the sector. The annual report traditionally focuses on the duopoly of the city’s two largest firms – Burges Salmon and Osborne Clarke – both of which have maintained their strong...
Bristol-based provider of cloud unified communications Applicable has been acquired by a UK subsidiary of one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing firms in the sector. The cross-border deal involved French firm Arkadin, which is owned by NTT Communications Corporation of Japan, taking over Applicable, which has a US...
Students starting at the Law Clinic in Bristol are to be supported by senior lawyers and trainee solicitors from international legal practice Osborne Clarke’s city office. The partnership between the clinic the firm – which has its roots in Bristol – comes at a time of significant growth for...
A business psychologist who pioneered a national scheme to increase social mobility and employability among young males from disadvantaged backgrounds has been appointed a member of UWE’s board of governors. Clive Lewis OBE, pictured, has been appointed as one of the 12 independent members on the board, which is...
National planning consultancy Boyer has opened an office in Bristol to cover the South West and expanded its workforce. The new base adds to the consultancy’s existing office network across the South of England and Wales and is headed by director Alistair Macdonald, who joins from RPS Bristol where...
Bristol-headquartered law firm TLT has advised on the complex sale of one of the UK’s largest solar farms, underpinning its strength in the renewables sector. The firm’s energy & renewables team worked with WELink Energy Investments (UK) and Project Blue Sky Limited (PBSL) on the disposal of their 61MW Swindon...
By Sullivan Gardner, business development manager, Amarelle. You’re an expert in your industry. You know how much things cost and more importantly who to trust. But, as is often the case with office fit-out projects, if you’re the internal key stakeholder you may not be well versed in office...
Bristol-based ICU Charging Equipment is to take part in the world’s largest trial of smart charging for or electric vehicles. The Electric Nation project, which was officially launched on Wednesday, aims to boost the number of electric vehicles on Britain’s roads while avoiding the cost and disruption of upgrading local...
Telecoms and IT firm Pure Comms has formed a new board of directors following a number of internal changes and a high-profile appointment. CEO Rob Vivian heads the board, which also includes non-executive chairman Julian Telling, finance director Richard Corser and technical director Harry Bishop. Also joining the board...
Bristol radio station Ujima 98fm has won the title of Community Radio Station of the Year at the inaugural National Community Radio media awards. Ujima’s Primrose Granville also won Gold for best Female Presenter. The station – a community interest company – has won a number of accolades over...
Nuts and Bolts, a supplier of fixings and power tools for the construction and engineering industry, is to move to new premises with financial support from Barclays. The six-figure finance package has enabled the firm to buy a 12,000 sq ft site on Weston-super-Mare’s Sunnyside Industrial Estate, giving it...
