Bristol Airport’s chief executive this week called on the government not to overlook the role played by regional airports in growing the UK’s economy following its long-delayed decision to support a third runway at Heathrow. Transport Secretary Chris Grayling said the “truly momentous” decision would trigger a £61bn boost for...
Bristol and West of England China Bureau has appointed Lingxi Wang as director of China affairs and initiatives. Lingxi, pictured, is an associate in the Bristol office of South West law firm Foot Anstey and a member of its real estate team. He has expertise in acquisition and disposal...
Monday 24 October Trading statements: McBride, Petra Diamonds AGM: McBride EGMs: Phoenix, Shanks Economics: CBI trends – total orders, selling prices, business optimism Tuesday 25 September Interims: Braemar Shipping Services, Whitbread Trading statements: Anglo American, Carpetright, GKN, National Express, Pentair, St James’s Place AGMs: Empiric Student Property, Mattioli Woods ...
Each week Bristol Business News gives a prominent member of the city’s business community the last word on its weekly e-bulletin. This week Ed Wood, founder and chief hot yoga guru at Yogafurie, answers our 10 questions: What was the LAST: Film you watched? The Secret Life of Pets. My...
Demand for office space in Bristol city centre has been so strong this year that take-up has already exceeded the total for the whole of 2015, new figures show. And with a number of large inquiries in market, the total for this year is expected to easily beat the...
Bristol-based waste management broker Waste Source is celebrating its best trading figures since it launched six years ago following a record number of new client wins. The firm, set up by Bristol accountant-turned-entrepreneur Chris Holland, pictured, with just £200, is on course for a near 100% increase in turnover...
Transport Secretary Chris Grayling has been warned that unless “very significant improvement and investment” goes into Bristol’s infrastructure the city will not achieve its growth ambitions. Mr Grayling, pictured, met business leaders yesterday on a tour of the region, during which he announced £750,000 towards improvement work on the...
Bristol and London law firm Temple Bright has completed another high-profile corporate deal – an acquisition for leading catering equipment supplier Nisbets – as the firm continues to expand in both locations. The firm advised Avonmouth-headquartered Nisbets on its takeover of Mitre Linen, a manufacturer of linens and soft...
South West law firm Foot Anstey has been named Law Firm of the Year at the Bristol Law Society annual awards for the second time in three years. The award – for a firm with more than 15 partners – was in recognition of the firm’s client-centric approach and...
Nearly £4,000 was raised by just 100 people last night at Bristol’s Golden Ticket Gala to fund life-changing equipment for Ugandan gold miners. The event heard from Fairtrade gold pioneer Greg Valerio MBE, pictured, who spoke passionately about how small-scale gold mining is one of the most dangerous and...
Firms can find out more about growing their business by accessing long-term equity capital in the latest finance event to be staged at Bristol’s Engine Shed innovation hub. Claire Dorrian and Marcus Stuttard from the London Stock Exchange (LSE) will be at the Engine Shed on Wednesday November 9,...
The Bristol office of Rothmans Recovery has been appointed to handle the administration of one of the top hotels on the Isle of Wight. The upmarket Priory Bay Hotel at Seaview, pictured, which boasts a private beach and helipad, remains open and trading while a buyer is sought. Rupert Mullins...
The Bristol area is a strong national hub for leading design – with many iconic examples ranging from the Clifton Suspension Bridge to Wallace and Gromit – according to a new report. Research conducted by the Bristol and Bath by Design (BBxD) project reveals that the area’s design prowess...
