One of the UK’s largest specialist printing firms, Bristol-based Folio Print Finishing, has been rescued by its directors in a deal that has secured the jobs of all its 40 employees. David Robshaw and Andrew Bird bought the business in a pre-pack deal after it was forced into administration...
A £100m funding platform that aims to accelerate the UK’s drive towards a zero-emission bus network has been launched with support from Bristol-headquartered law firm Burges Salmon. The firm’s sustainable transport team advised Rock Road, the specialist bus financier, on the launch of the fund, a partnership between its...
A commitment to excellence and innovation in the way it works with its private equity clients has earned law firm Foot Anstey a major finance sector award. The firm, which has an office in Bristol, won the Regional Legal Advisor of the Year title at the 2024 Real Deals...
Bristol law firm Barcan+Kirby has appointed two new partners as part of its annual promotions round. Alison Gill and Gemma Geoghegan’s promotions take the total number of partners at the firm to 18 – with 61% female. Alison, pictured right, who works in the firm’s private client department, specialises...
The international trade team at regional business organisation Business West has been recognised in a major awards scheme for its use of digital innovation. The 21-strong team of trade specialists, which helps firms across the UK growth through successful overseas trading, has become known over recent years for consistently...
Last year the government announced new recycling legislation called Simpler Recycling. As a result, all UK businesses will have to have a dedicated food waste collection from 31 March next year. Microbusinesses will have until two years later to implement the changes. In addition, Stop Food Waste Day took...
Somerset-headquartered international furniture brand Modus has secured investment from a Canadian manufacturer with the help of regional accountants Albert Goodman and law firm Clarke Willmott. The strategic partnership with Teknion supports Modus’ international growth plans while also expanding Teknion’s portfolio of social and collaborative products. Established in 2000 by...
Each week Bristol Business News gives a member of the city’s business community the last word on its weekly e-bulletin. This week Claritas Tax Bristol partner Rob Brown answers our 10 questions. What was the LAST: Film you watched? Fast X. Fast cars and a very loose storyline – great...
Bristol City Council’s chief executive Stephen Peacock is to join the West of England Combined Authority as its new CEO, it was announced this today. Stephen, pictured, was previously the city council’s executive director for growth and regeneration, during which time he worked on the City Leap decarbonisation project,...
Two Bristol-based organisations have joined forces to raise vital funds to support community climate action over the next week. This collaboration between the Centre for Sustainable Energy (CSE) and clean energy investment company Thrive Renewables is part of the Big Give’s Green Match Fund, a week-long campaign during which every...
Orders handled by Bristol eCommerce success story Huboo have soared by more than 120% at its German and Dutch bases over the past year – helped by a “tentative” return to the European market by UK firms. The firm launched in 2017 with two safe storage lockers in Bath...
Bristol alternative learning provider Urban Pursuit has secured £55,000 from a city-based impact fund to support its work with local young people who are struggling with their education. The investment from BBRC (Bristol & Bath Regional Capital) will enable the community interest company to open a new operating base...
Ambitious Bristol firms are being invited to join a free workshop in the city next week to learn more about how they can enter the prestigious King’s Awards for Enterprise scheme. The event, on Monday 22 April, will offer advice on how to apply along with tips on how...
