Confidence among South West firms remains the most fragile of any UK region, according to two new surveys, with weak economic growth and skills shortages among the biggest challenges. Business optimism in the region fell six percentage points during May according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds Bank...
HLK, the Bristol-based global intellectual property (IP) services group, has appointed Matthew Evans as its first business development director. The group, which combines Haseltine Lake Kempner and Munich-headquartered HL Kempner Partnerschaft mbB, said the newly created position reinforced its strong ethos of quality and outstanding client service. The group...
On-site renewable energy generation is helping thousands of businesses to reduce costs, become more sustainable and gain long term energy security. If you’re considering solar power but are not sure where to start, this free breakfast webinar is a chance to hear from those who have already made the...
Bristol-based international food manufacturer Plant Ex Ingredients is increasing its production capacity by 30% and sourcing additional raw materials to fuel growth after securing a £3.3m funding package. The firm, which makes natural flavours and extracts, is expanding into Turkey where it has a second factory, as well as...
Medical training products made by Bristol-based specialist Limbs & Things such as birth simulators are to be used by schools and colleges across the UK to teach new healthcare T Levels. It is now mandatory for students studying the Health and Healthcare Science T Levels to perform simulation training...
Bristol is to play a key role in a pioneering project to make clean hydrogen-fuelled buses a reality – helping support hundreds of jobs and saving millions of tonnes of CO2. The Institute for Advanced Automotive Propulsion Systems (IAAPS), pictured, on the Bristol and Bath Science Park has been...
Bristol product development consultancy Kinneir Dufort’s pioneering ethnic diversity excellence programme is returning for a third year. Introduced to tackle the visible lack of diversity within the UK design industry, the scheme offers an opportunity for three students from minority ethnic and heritage communities entering their third year of...
Engineering group Dyson’s plan to open a £100m research and development hub in Bristol underpins the city’s lead position as a magnet for innovative businesses and people, according to its tech sector group. The new centre will be home to hundreds of software and AI engineers working on a...
Bristol-based engineering design, energy and sustainability consultancy Hydrock has made its fourth acquisition in just over a year – this time snapping up a niche transport planning and infrastructure consultancy. Fore Consulting, founded in 2011 and based in Leeds, Newcastle and London, has a 20-strong team led by experienced...
Bristol climate tech start-up Mykor has secured investment of £825,000 to expand development of its innovative carbon-negative insulation. The pre-seed funding round, co-led by Sustainable Ventures and Green Angel Syndicate, will enable the firm to build a pilot manufacturing line for its carbon-negative insulation MykoFoam, pictured, so helping the...
Bristol firms are being urged to join more than 125 firms across the UK that have already signed a pledge to never support or promote blood sports such as hunting or shooting. The plea has come from West of England Metro Mayor Dan Norris, who is also chair of...
You may have seen TV coverage of the trial we are carrying out at our materials recovery facility (MRF) near Cheltenham, using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to improve the sorting and recovery of plastic waste. The MRF in question is one of six around the South of England at which...
Bristol-based specialist packaging firm SH Fiske has been acquired by a business with a complementary product range in a deal secured by city-based Harbourside Corporate Finance. Fiske, which was founded in 1948 and became family owned 31 years later, specialises in designing, developing and producing a range of packaging...
