For the latest business news from the region, by Robert Buckland and TheBusinessDesk.com team, visit TheBusinesssDesk.com
TheBusinessDesk.com
National law firm Ashfords has appointed Nick Wrigley as its new chief financial officer, based in its Bristol office. Nick, pictured, joins from the Bristol office of international law firm DAC Beachcroft, where he spent nearly seven years as director of finance. He has a wealth of experience in...
The corporate team at Foot Anstey, the national law firm with an office in Bristol, has supported fast-growing specialist healthcare software client Agilio on its latest two acquisitions. The takeovers take to six the total number that Foot Anstey has advised Agilio on in just over two years. Sheffield-based Agilio,...
Monday October 9 Trading announcement: OMV Petrom Tuesday October 10 Finals: YouGov, SCS Group, Target Healthcare REIT Interim: 1Spatial Economic announcement: Retail sales Wednesday October 11 Finals: Netcall, Jubilee Metals Group Interim: Sanderson Design Group Trading announcement: Marston’s Economic announcement: Consumer price index Thursday October 12 Finals: Dechra Pharmaceuticals, Scancell Holdings Trading announcements: Hays, easyJet Economic announcements: Balance...
Attracting big-name TV and film production such Doctor Who and Sex Education to Bristol added an estimated £20.1m to the city’s economy in the 2022-23 financial year, new figures show. Some 220 recorded productions were hosted in Bristol, with 838 filming days taking place on location assisted by the city council’s...
Bristol Technology Festival, the UK’s largest and most connected regional tech event, returns next week with five days of showcases, workshops, panel discussions and events. Throughout the week, some of the South West’s finest tech companies will showcase their progress, innovations and leadership – with each day of the...
Much-needed rail improvements in and around Bristol should be fast tracked by the government following its decision to scrap the northern extension of HS2, regional business leaders and politicians have said. They urged the Department of Transport to fund schemes such as the electrification of the line between Bristol...
The company behind some of the world’s most spectacular drone light shows is to collaborate with a Bristol business on a major Christmas event that will bring its innovation and creativity to the city. Bristol-based local experiences company Yuup has teamed up with Celestial on Evolution, an epic drone light show...
A multi-million pound ‘supercluster’ has been launched to position the West of England as the UK’s hydrogen powerhouse. The far-reaching project brings together academic, civic and industry leaders to unlock the huge potential of the region’s hydrogen ecosystem. Harnessing clean green hydrogen to decarbonise the region’s transport, energy and...
Early-stage Bristol businesses spanning the healthtech, food and digital experience sectors have been supported by a £1m seed fund aimed at creating a healthier and more resilient city economy. The BBRC (Bristol & Bath Regional Capital) fund is aimed at impact ventures that can often find it challenging to...
