The area’s residential and commercial property markets face a long period of uncertainty as the economic and political impact of the EU referendum results plays out, according to local industry experts. Occupier demand for offices, warehouses and shops could be weaker and investment sentiment subdued, according to Paul Baker,...
The referendum result had an immediate economic impact with sterling suffering its worst ever fall and share prices tumbling on the London Stock Exchange. The pound slumped by 10% to its lowest level since 1985. The Bank of England issued a statement saying it was “monitoring developments closely” and...
Business organisation the CBI, which had lobbied hard for the UK to remain in the EU, called for “strong and calm leadership” from the Government to ensure economic stability as Brexit kicks in. Director-general Carolyn Fairbairn described the vote as a “momentous turning point” in the country’s history. “The...
Business West, the region’s largest business organisation, called on the government to immediately commit to negotiate the best deal possible for British firms outside the EU following the referendum result. Failing to do that could risk jeopardising new investment from the many overseas firms that have chosen to base...
Bristol start-ups can learn how to protect their fledgling brands at a free workshop hosted by BRAVE Enterprise next month. The intellectual property (IP) workshop on July 13 is being run by Business West at BRAVE’s offices at The Coach House, 2 Upper York Street, Bristol BS2 8QN. BRAVE...
NatWest has appointed John Bendall as regional director – business banking for the South West. John, pictured, has worked for the bank for 28 years and was previously the bank’s director – business banking for North and Mid Devon. In his new role he will oversee the NatWest’s links...
Nearly 75,000 jobs could be created in the South West if the UK stays in the European Union, the CBI claimed today in one of the last pro-EU salvos by a major business group ahead of Thursday’s vote. The CBI, a staunch backer of the ‘remain’ camp during the...
Combining technology, art, science and education to create powerful installations and performances has landed fast-growing digital business Interactive Scientific the coveted Bristol SETsquared Best Elevator Pitch award. It beat nine other fledgling firms to win the accolade at Bristol SETsquared’s Annual Innovation Showcase, which gives members of the business...
Bristol’s tech sector is being urged to get involved with a new group that aims to promote the South West as a global hi-tech and digital centre of excellence. Tech South West is holding its first event in Bristol on Thursday morning at the city’s Engine Shed innovation hub...
Hydro International, the innovative water industry technology company, has agreed to a £28m takeover by a private investment firm. Ely Acquisition, an investment vehicle ultimately owned by the London-based Hanover Active Equity Fund, said the public-to-private deal would help Hydro reach its full potential. Clevedon-based Hydro develops advanced technology...
Bristol-based ALD Automotive – one of the UK’s largest vehicle leasing companies – is preparing to relocate to its new £12m head office as the construction enters the final stages. Midlands-based commercial property developer Stoford has completed the shell of the 36,000 sq ft building at Vertex Park, Emersons...
The discovery of a photo from 20 years ago spurred a group of former Bristol Junior Chamber members to turn the clock back two decades to recreate it. The reunion photo shoot was organised by accountant Edward Corrigan – who now runs his own firm Corrigan Associates – after...
Business leaders from across the region were recognised at the Institute of Directors 2016 Director of the Year Awards. Simon Barbato, founder and CEO of Bath-based brand, digital and marketing agency was named South West Director of the Year. Other winners were: James Piper of Ecosurety in Bristol (Young...
