Shares in specialist IT firm SCISYS rose today after it revealed it had won a place on the Metropolitan Police’s new supplier framework – a move it described as a “game-changer” in is relationship with the force. SCISYS, which provides highly specialised software and IT services to organisations across...
Pet food has joined popcorn and swimwear as the latest deal worked on by Bristol lawyers from national firm Bond Dickinson for longstanding specialist consumer brand investor Piper. Pet Food UK, the Hertfordshire company behind the Barking Heads, Meowing Heads and AATU brands, has received £5m from Piper to...
Bristol-headquartered national law firm TLT is to take its total number of directors to a record 117 with the promotion of seven associates and one legal director. Effective from next Monday, May 1, the promotions include property litigation lawyer Matthew Forrest, employment lawyer Siobhan Fitzgerald, commercial lawyers Dan Read...
Bristol-based Hotcha, the UK’s fastest growing Chinese takeaway and delivery chain, opened its 13th outlet yesterday as it continues its expansion across the South of England. Founded in 2011 by entrepreneurs James Liang and Andy Chan, Hotcha has grown by serving up freshly made dishes in high street locations...
Bristol recruitment firm ISL, set up by a 30 year old fed-up with the way the industry treated its workforce, is celebrating its 10th anniversary by achieving a record turnover. The firm, founded by recruiter Henry Keeys, turned over £3.1m in 2016-17 and also increased net fee income by...
Ground-breaking technology developed in the West of England for the global oil and gas industry is being marketed to the UK rail industry to reduce delays caused by signal failure. Portishead-based Viper Innovation’s CableGuardian already has a well-established reputation in the global subsea oil and gas market, where it...
The West of England’s largest business organisation has called on all candidates in next week’s Metro Mayor election to show they will deliver long-term economic growth for the region. Business West, which includes the West of England Initiative and the chambers of commerce for Bristol, Bath & North East...
Regional accountancy firm Bishop Fleming has welcomed the scrapping of the government’s controversial plans to digitalise the tax system and force business to make quarterly online returns. The scheme, which was due to be introduced in April next year have been dropped due to the upcoming General Election. Bishop...
The DoubleTree by Hilton, Cadbury House hotel has been shortlisted for a local award thanks to its apprenticeship programme which helps students kick-start their careers in the hospitality industry. The four-star boutique hotel in Congresbury is shortlisted in the Large Employer of the Year category of the Weston College...
Bristol firms are being urged to build on the city’s reputation for sustainable and ethical business by joining the growing band of companies gaining B Corp certification. The city is now the second largest certified B Corp beacon in the UK, with six certified businesses already. A further 65...
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Interior design consultancy Wylde IA has launched the third annual Happiest Workplace competition to showcase the region’s innovative workspaces. Staff in cheerful offices and workspaces across the South West are being urged to share what makes them so special as the contest gets underway again. Bristol-based Wylde IA came...
The government must convince businesses in Bristol that the snap General Election called for by Prime Minister Theresa May today won’t scupper vital talks with the EU over Brexit, the region’s largest business organisation said. In an immediate response to Mrs May’s announcement this morning that she is seeking...
