West law firm Foot Anstey’s Islamic finance team have ended 2013 by advising on another multi-million property deal, taking the value of transactions arranged this year to more than £200m. The latest is the £40m acquisition of 10 care homes backed by shari’ah-compliant investment advisory firm 90 North Real...
EasyJet passengers travelling via Bristol Airport this Christmas are being asked to donate their loose change and unwanted currency to UNICEF’s Change for Good charity campaign. All money raised will go to the children of Syria, who face a third winter in crisis. The campaign will last for six...
Inflation remains a concern for West businesses despite November’s small decrease, according to the region’s largest business organisation. The annual rate of inflation dropped from 2.2% to 2.1% last month as falls in the cost of food, gas and electricity prices took effect. But Phil Smith, pictured, managing director...
The Government should not overlook the vital role regional airports such as Bristol can play in helping solve the looming gridlock at airports serving London and the South East. The message, from Bristol Airport boss Robert Sinclair, came today as the Airports Commission’s interim report into the capacity constraints...
Two projects by environment design practice Nash Partnership, which has an office in Bristol, have been shortlisted in a prestigious national awards scheme. The St Paul’s project in Cheltenham – a consultation-led masterplan for Cheltenham Borough Homes – is competing in the ‘regeneration’ category of the Placemaking Awards while...
From Bristol 24-7 www.bristol247.com Clearing Bristol’s streets of casually-dropped rubbish costs the city a staggering £5m a year – and now Mayor George Ferguson wants people to show a “bit of respect” and bin their litter. Standing in front of a large pile of rubbish swept from the streets...
Shares in Bristol specialist insurance broker Brightside Group fell earlier this week following a statement in which it admitted its earnings would be around a fifth lower this year. The group said it had been hit by further capacity restrictions in the final quarter of its financial year. As...
Business confidence is running at its highest level for more than three years as the recovery gathers pace and firms put austerity behind them at last. Manufacturers in particular are upbeat about their prospects going into the new year, according to the latest Business Trends report by accountants BDO....
Ideas on the best way to create sustainable jobs and growth across the West of England are being invited from Bristol firms. The Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) today launches a six-week public consultation on its Strategic Economic Plan (SEP) – a blueprint for growth over the next six years....
Monday 16 December Interim: Cohort Trading statement: Aggreko AGMs: Leaf Clean Energy, Parkmead Group EGM: Ophir Energy Economics: Rightmove house prices data, Confederation of British Industry trends – total orders and selling prices data Tuesday 17 December Interims: Dixons Retail, Provexis Trading statement: National Express AGMs: dotDigital Group, Strategic...
Controversial redevelopment plans for the Castle Park area of Bristol city centre have been drastically scaled down following a public outcry. Bristol City Council’s revised Central Area Plan published today retains the green space between the former Lloyds Bank offices and St Peter’s Church in the park. This area...
Property insurance group ACE has appointed Ian McFadyean as business development manager for the South West and Wales as it continues to invest in its UK regional offices. In the newly-created role, Ian, pictured, will be responsible for developing new and existing business across the region as well as managing...
Bristol office block The Crescent Centre has attracted two new tenants – proof, say its agents, of a buoyant market for secondary space in the city centre. Arriva Transport Solutions and Classroom Video are the latest arrivals at the long-established five-storey office complex in Temple Back. Arriva Transport Solutions...
