The shortage of workers in Bristol and the West of England with cyber skills is to be addressed through a major new scheme to be launched next week. Called Do Cyber, it will help raise awareness, create and deliver opportunities for young people so they can develop the necessary...
National accountancy group Grant Thornton has appointed Karen Robb to head the VAT team in its South region, which covers Bristol. Karen, pictured, joins from the firm’s London office, where she led its VAT, customs and indirect tax practice for the UK and EMEA. Grant Thornton said her relocation...
Regional accountancy firm Bishop Fleming, which has its largest office in Bristol, is preparing to celebrate its centenary next year by becoming the official title sponsor of the 2019 Bath Half Marathon. The partnership is the first of a series of major initiatives and activities which the firm plans...
Contract catering and hospitality specialist BaxterStorey has appointed Mack Allan as its South West and Wales managing director as it seeks to grow its presence in the region. The national group already has a significant local client base, including law firm Burges Salmon’s Bristol head office, Nationwide building society’s...
A remarkable number of retail businesses don’t plan for a crisis – a big concern given the reputational consequences of mishandling a potential drama, says Foot Anstey partner Nathan Peacey. Most days in the office are a bit like the one which went before. A micro-drama here or there,...
Bristol law firm Barcan+Kirby has introduced mental health first aid training as part of a commitment to put it on an equal footing to the physical wellbeing of its staff. Twelve individuals at the firm are undertaking a mental health champion course to develop an understanding of common mental...
Unemployed young people across the South West will get more help into work, training or education, thanks to the generosity of business leaders and philanthropists who raised an amazing £150,000 for The Prince’s Trust in just one night. The charity’s annual Red Dinner in Bristol is its biggest regional...
Excellence in the provision of client care has earned VWV, the Bristol-headquartered national law firm, a major accolade. The firm, which also has offices in London, Watford and Birmingham, scooped the LawNet Annual Conference 2018 Excellence in Client Care award last weekend. The nationally recognised award is given to...
A partner at Bristol law firm Meade King has joined an elite group of solicitors recognised for the high-quality legal advice they provide to dental practices. Alex Hall, pictured, who is head of dental in Meade King’s company and commercial team, is one of just 17 lawyers to become...
