The real estate group at Bristol-headquartered national law firm TLT has been strengthened with the appointment of Ranjeev Kumar as partner. Ranjeev, pictured, joins from international firm Watson Farley Williams, where worked for six years, establishing and leading the firm’s real estate finance offering in London. Last summer he...
The events of the past year have led the UK to spend more than £280bn protecting jobs and businesses, with this week’s Budget promising a further £65bn of spending through new loans, grants and the extension of several important schemes. The measures confirmed in the Chancellor’s speech will play...
The West of England Combined Authority (WECA) welcomed an extra £4.1m investment announced in the Budget to support its efforts to reduce car usage and improve air quality by getting more people to walk, cycle and use public transport. This new money, for the year 2021-22, comes as WECA continues to develop its...
Bristol law firm VWV has advised the founding shareholders of a specialist personal and commercial insurance broker on its acquisition by a fast-growing national group. Following the deal, Wiltshire-based Advance Insurance Agencies is now part of the Jensten Group. It is Jensten’s second acquisition this year and the latest...
The Bristol office of finance group BGF has invested £15.5m in South West property developer Burrington Estates to support its ambitious growth plans in housing and commercial projects. Exeter-based Burrington’s new homes business has built more than 400 properties worth £120m across the South West since its launch in 2016. Its commercial industrial...
Bristol business leaders have given many of the measures in today’s Budget a warm welcome – especially the previously-trailed furlough extension – but there was also concern over the delayed Corporation Tax increase. Business West, which runs Bristol Chamber of Commerce, said businesses would welcome the extension of the...
The CBI said Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s decision to hike Corporation Tax to 25% in one leap – the first increase since 1974 – would “cause a sharp intake of breath” for many businesses. It also warned that the move – which is planned to come into effect in 2023...
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has delivered his Budget this afternoon. The main points are: No rise in VAT, income tax or national insurance Corporation tax to rise from 19% to 25% from 2023 but only 10% largest companies will pay, Chancellor claims Two-year ‘super deduction’ in tax for companies that invest...
International tax, audit and advisory firm Mazars has appointed Amy Reynolds as its office managing partner in Bristol. Amy, pictured, succeeds Tim Ball, who was responsible for overseeing a strong period of growth during his four-year tenure in the role. Amy joined Mazars in 2011 and has more than...
Bristol-based invoice finance provider Optimum Finance has appointed former Microsoft global director Gordon McIntosh as chief technical officer, furthering its specialism in the fast-growing fintech sector. Scottish/American national Gordon, pictured, has extensive experience having spent 10 years working at Microsoft headquarters in Seattle in a variety of senior roles. ...
Brexit is causing the South West’s small and medium-sized manufacturers ‘significant disruption’ as they try to recover from the economic effects of Covid-19, according to the results of a new survey. The latest South West Manufacturing Barometer shows firms are being hit by more red tape, higher input prices...
The next West of England mayor must show vision and ambition to spearhead the region’s Covid recovery and build a sustainable, long-term prosperity capable of matching London’s economic strength, according to the CBI. The business group this week launched its blueprint for the West of England’s future, which urges...
Land and buildings in Bristol suitable for small residential developments are being sought by socially focussed investment group Bristol & Bath Regional Capital (BBRC) as it aims to help tackle the city’s housing crisis. The group, owned and supported by regional organisations including Bristol City Council, the University of...
