Upmarket fashion brand Mulberry’s chief executive Bruno Guillon resigned with immediate effect yesterday – with industry insiders pointing to the West-based group’s troubles during his two years at the helm. His sudden departure comes less than two months after the iconic brand’s third profits warning in 18 months –...
Measures that will help Bristol’s recovery from recession in this week's Budget were welcomed by business leaders and professiona advisers in the city. Business West, the organisation behind Bristol Chamber of Commerce and the Bristol Initiative, said the Chancellor had delivered on many items on its wish-list. Executive directorJames...
National business groups welcomed today’s Budget, particularly the measures aimed at boosting manufacturing and lower energy costs. The CBI, which had called it a “make-or-break” Budget, said it “will put wind in the sails of business investment, especially for manufacturers”. Director-general John Cridland, pictured, said it had come at...
Bristol community radio station Ujima Radio is back on air after the utility company which pulled the plug last week agreed to reconnect power to its studio. The Utility Warehouse disconnected the electricity following a dispute over unpaid bills with CEED, the community organisation which leases the building in...
Directors in Bristol firms have less than two weeks to enter the region’s top business awards that recognise boardroom excellence and enterprise. The South West Institute of Directors (IoD) Awards 2014 are open to anyone working at director level in any type of business or organisation – they do...
Bristol community radio Ujima looks set to be back on air within days after the Mayor of Bristol stepped in to help get its electricity reconnected. The station’s power was cut off last Tuesday after a dispute with the landlords of its Wilder Street, St Paul’s, studio. Leaseholders Ceed...
Major international property firms and investors have shown “fantastic” interest in Bristol’s development sites – with one poised to bring 50 new jobs to the city’s Enterprise Zone. A high-profile team from the city has spent the week at MIPIM, the world’s largest commercial property industry gathering this week...
Directors of Bristol independent radio station Ujima are confident they will be back on the airwaves soon following widespread support for its plight after its electricity was cut off. A demonstration this morning outside its studio in Wilder Street, St Paul’s, showed the level of backing for the urban...
A book of remembrance has been opened in Bristol’s City Hall for former Labour cabinet minister and Bristol MP Tony Benn, who has died aged 88. The book is in front of the bust in the building's lobby of Mr Benn who served the city as MP for Bristol...
An up-and-coming Bristol business is being offered the chance to trade for free at this year’s Grillstock BBQ and music festival in the city. Organisers of the festival, which returns to Bristol’s Harbourside for its 5th year on June 7 and 8, want to support an entrepreneurial brand which...
From Bristol 24-7 www.bristol247.com Staff, volunteers and supporters of Bristol independent radio station Ujima are to hold a demonstration this morning demanding action to get it back on the airwaves. Electricity to Ujima’s studio and office building in Wilder Street, St Paul’s, was cut off on Tuesday after the...
Bristol businesses have been urged to help thrust the city into the international spotlight as a global food capital by backing the first Bristol Food Connections festival. The ambitious, city-wide event aims to celebrate and showcase Bristol’s many vibrant cultures by bringing communities together around something common to them...
Bristol businesses are being urged to take part in a cutting-edge event for young people to highlight the skills and job opportunities available in an innovative low-carbon economy. Called Your Green Future, it will feature industry thinkers and experts who will advise and inspire more than 400 secondary school...
