Development projects around Bristol ranging from a long-awaited new railway station and an upgrade of one of the city’s busiest roads to pioneering academic and industrial research have received financial support from a government scheme aimed at getting Britain building in the post-Covid era. The seven-strong list of projects...
More than 100 business leaders took part in the first of a series of ‘Bristol Bounce Back’ events staged by city-headquartered law firm Gregg Latchams and regional chartered accountants Milsted Langdon. The inaugural interactive online event heard from industry experts on plans for recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic. With...
Businesses will struggle to survive if they are not flexible enough to adapt to continual change in the Covid-19 landscape we are now living in. Those businesses that develop the right tools, flexible structures and forward plans will not only survive in the long term but will get ahead...
Regional alternative finance lender South West Investment Group (SWIG) has made two appointments to its growing team while also saying farewell to Brian Steer, one of its longest-standing employees, who has retired. Nicki Kimberley has joined as start-up loans officer, a role that involves supporting applicants to the Start...
Regeneration of a derelict part of Bristol’s Temple Quarter Enterprise Zone looks set to come a step closer next week following recommendation for approval by City Council planning officers. The major Silverthorne Lane scheme also has the backing of the owners of Motion nightclub, which is on a neighbouring...
Magazine publisher Immediate Media is to close seven titles based in its Bristol office as it looks to shed more than 100 jobs across the business. The firm, best known for producing the Radio Times, is also axing five titles based in its London office. In total up to...
The Bristol-based group that owns the successful SACO serviced apartment brand is planning a major expansion across Europe spearheaded by a new managing director. Edyn, which includes the Locke aparthotel brand as well as SACO, is looking at growth opportunities in key locations across the UK and Europe via...
South Bristol residents looking to start a business and existing companies looking to grow are to get expert advice from a new scheme launched this week. Bristol City Council is leading the partnership behind South Bristol Enterprise Support (SBES), which is offering access to expertise in a range of...
Destination Bristol, the city’s destination marketing organisation, been named among the country’s best in the finals of the VisitEngland’s Awards for Excellence. The organisation, which takes in the VisitBristol tourism-related brand as well as promoting the city to the conference and meetings industry, is shortlisted in the International Distribution...
Bristol-based training consultancy Hewlett Rand has teamed up with a Chinese counterpart to launch an online programme to help companies navigate their way through what is being viewed as ‘the new normal’. With businesses across the globe facing enormous challenges – from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic to seismic shifts in...
Most firms in the South West remain cautious about their prospects as the coronavirus lockdown eases, according to the results of three business surveys released this week – but the region’s small manufacturers appear to be leading the bounce back. The surveys paint a mixed picture of the outlook...
A Bristol videogame developer has achieved sales of more than £1.5m in Japan just two years after the official release of its flagship game there. Lo-Fi Games is also now targeting China, where the complex, post-apocalyptic landscape of its game Kenshi has also built up a loyal following and recorded...
University of Bristol-led tech incubator SETsquared Bristol is re-launching its Breakthrough Bursary for the second year, continuing its commitment to promote inclusion and equal opportunities in tech. The bursary supports BAME (Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic) entrepreneurs to access business support for technology start-ups through SETsquared’s world-leading incubation programme....
