Specialist personal injury law firm Novum, which has an office in Bristol, has continued its expansion by appointing five new solicitors, two of them from Bristol-based practices. It is the firm’s highest number of new solicitor appointments since 2014 and reflects growing demand for its expert legal services. Joining...
Shares in SciSys, the specialist IT group with a base in Bristol, soared this week after it said its half-year financial results are likely to be “significantly” better than expected. The group, which sells complex software systems to the space, defence, media and government sectors, said a favourable trading...
Monday 15 August Interims: Bovis Homes, Clarkson, Ithaca Energy Final: Nakama Group Economics: Rightmove house prices Tuesday 16 August Interims: Antofagasta, Cairn Energy, H&T Group, John Menzies, John Wood Group, Marshall Motor Holdings, Mears Group, Polypipe, TORM Finals: BHP Billiton Trading statements: Marketing Group AGMs: Acorn Minerals, Castings EGMs: Plant Health Care Economics: Consumer price index, Retail price...
Bristol’s vibrant food scene took a major leap forward today when the first occupiers of its innovative CARGO scheme started fitting out their units The Harbourside hub at Wapping Wharf is the first retail development in the city to be built using converted shipping containers. CARGO 1 includes 18...
All of Bristol’s waste services will be brought together under one operator following a decision by the city council’s cabinet to award a 10-year contract to Bristol Waste Company (BWC). BWC will be responsible for the entire waste process including collection and disposal. Waste collection and disposal were previously...
Each week Bristol Business News gives a prominent member of the city’s business community the last word on its weekly e-bulletin. This week Jeff Richards, Bristol office director of planning consultancy Turley, answers our 10 questions. What was the LAST: Film you watched? The Chef with Jon Favreau. It wasn’t...
Businesses have just a week left to take part in Bristol City Council’s budget simulator and let Mayor Marvin Rees know what their priorities are as he strives to balance the books. The online simulator breaks down the services provided by the council and describes what they do. It...
National financial services consultancy Quantum Advisory has expanded into the South West and opened a base in Bristol following a period of growth. The firm, which already has three offices across England and one in Wales, launched the Broad Quay House office to continue to service existing clients and...
Blue Badge Company has officially opened its new Bristol base – ushering in a new era for the designer and manufacturer of a range of stylish living aids. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was performed by Dragons’ Den veteran Rob Law MBE, Bristol-based founder and CEO of the firm behind the...
Property consultancy CBRE has promoted seven staff in its Bristol office as it continues to invest in its workforce. Staff numbers have grown by 10% over the past year at the office. Guy Mansfield, Peter Craske and Ian Banks have been promoted from associate director to director; Mark Kelly...
By Donna Kehoe, the Bank of England’s agent for the South West of England We are entering what is likely to be a period of significant change for our economy, with the vote to leave the European Union ushering in a new era for the UK’s relationship with the rest...
Bristol commercial property solicitor Karl Brown has been appointed as a social mobility ambassador for the Law Society of England and Wales. Karl, pictured, is a senior associate in national law firm Clarke Willmott’s Bristol office, where he has worked for 11 years. Karl, a UWE Bristol Business Fellow...
By Rob Vivian, CEO of South West telecoms firm Pure Comms. It’s frustrating when the speed of your internet connection suddenly drops and even more so for business owners who rely on fast, reliable internet for the day-to-day running of their business. Businesses are relying on broadband for a variety of...
