Ahead of the Agenda: The Week Ahead

October 14, 2019
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Monday October 14 Nothing listed Tuesday October 15 Finals: Bellway, Nanoco, Sareum Interims: Lidco, Walker Greenbank Trading announcement: Hays Economic announcements: Claimant count, unemployment rate Wednesday October 16 Final: Applied Graph Trading announcement: Tullow Oil Economic announcements: Producer price index, Consumer price index Thursday October 17 Economic announcements: Retail sales Friday October...

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Success of Bristol’s economy ‘at risk’ from post-Brexit clampdown on EU workers, says Business West

October 14, 2019
Success of Bristol’s economy ‘at risk’ from post-Brexit clampdown on EU workers, says Business West

The government’s proposals for ending freedom of movement after Brexit would put Bristol’s economy at risk, with three-quarters of EU migrants in the city not eligible to work here, according the region’s largest business organisation. A new report produced by Business West with the IPPR (Institute for Public Policy...

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Mayor puts Bristol’s climate emergency stand on global stage as UK cities press for govt action

October 11, 2019
Mayor puts Bristol’s climate emergency stand on global stage as UK cities press for govt action

Bristol has put itself at the forefront of action to tackle the climate emergency by issuing a joint plea with the UK’s other major cities for government action and Mayor Marvin Rees speaking at a global summit on the issue. The UK Core City group issued a stark warning...

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Recruitment agency joins growing ranks of Bristol firms gaining ethical accreditation

October 11, 2019
Recruitment agency joins growing ranks of Bristol firms gaining ethical accreditation

ADLIB, the Bristol recruiter in the technology, data, marketing and creative sector, has become the latest firm in the city to be certified as a B Corporation The prestigious accreditation recognises ADLIB’s long-standing belief in business for good, its people, supporting the community, driving diversity and inclusion and working...

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Bright future looms large as Digirank celebrates 10th birthday with rebrand

October 11, 2019
Bright future looms large as Digirank celebrates 10th birthday with rebrand

Bristol digital agency Digirank has marked 10 years in business by rebranding to Loom, a name it says better reflects how it integrates digital channels to help companies succeed online. Founded in Bristol in 2009 and still independent and owner-managed, the agency works with high-growth, entrepreneurial South West clients across...

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CBI calls for greater devolution to boost region’s economy and close productivity gap

October 11, 2019
CBI calls for greater devolution to boost region’s economy and close productivity gap

Devolving more power from Westminster to the South West will turbo-charge its economy and end a productivity gap that costs its workers an average of £5,000 a year in lost income, according to a new report. But decisions on spending money devolved from central government must be taken by...

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Temple Bright acts for The Consulting Room on disposal of its skin treatment business

October 11, 2019
Temple Bright acts for The Consulting Room on disposal of its skin treatment business

Bristol and London law firm Temple Bright has advised leading UK cosmetics website The Consulting Room on the sale of its UK HydraFacial distribution business to US-based manufacturer The HydraFacial Company. As a result of the deal, the UK business has become a separate and directly owned operation known...

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Defence award recognises Techmodal’s support for the Armed Forces

October 11, 2019
Defence award recognises Techmodal’s support for the Armed Forces

Bristol-based specialist tech consultancy Techmodal’s support for Armed Forces Reservists and veterans has earned it a top award. The firm works with defence, industry and public sector clients to transform their operations in areas as diverse as staff training, vehicle fleet operations and supply chain efficiency by using their...

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Maritime intelligence security firm charts fast growth following raft of contracts

October 11, 2019
Maritime intelligence security firm charts fast growth following raft of contracts

Bristol-based specialist tech firm Geollect has secured a deal with an American cruise line that is projected to be worth £5.5m within five years. Under the contract, Geollect – which specialises in innovative geospatial intelligence – will provide its bespoke global maritime operations portal as part of an initial...

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