Rachel Reeves is expected to scrap a number of UK rail and road projects in a bid to shore up Britain’s finances
Continue readingFTSE 100 edges up led by Unilever amid global tech sector turmoil
The FTSE 100 was one of the few global markets to make any headway on Thursday after global equity markets were hit by a tech sell-off
Continue readingFounder of family-run Bristol label printing company dies
Martin Jackson has been described as a ‘lovely man with a heart of gold’
Continue readingUnilever shares surge to top of FTSE 100 despite sales missing target
The Dove and Marmite-maker said it grew revenues by 3.9 per cent in the quarter, below the 4.2 per cent that analysts had been expecting as a turnaround plan from chief Hein Schumacher failed to convince customers.
Continue readingCrew Clothing achieves record £15.5m profit amid retail challenges, plans UK expansion
The company saw its pre-tax profit grow to £15.5m in 2023, up from £11m the previous year
Continue readingMHA UK doubles revenue in four years reaching £180m
MHA, the UK and Irish arm of Baker Tilly International, has seen its revenue jump by 27 per cent to £180m
Continue readingPrivate equity firm Palatine backs fast-growing edge computing provider
The Manchester-headquartered investor has agreed a deal with Bristol-based StorMagic
Continue readingAsset-based lender Ultimate Finance secures £370m in funding
The Bristol-based firm said the agreement put it in ‘a strong position’ to drive growth
Continue readingFinancial firm Folk2Folk hits £700m lending milestone
The peer-to-peer lender has helped a range of businesses with loans over the last 12 months
Continue readingCo-working firm Block to open space in Bristol city centre
The flexible workspace provider already has sites in Plymouth and Taunton
Continue readingCornwall Airport reports surge in passengers as it unveils summer schedule
The transport hub recently opened a new café and retail area, and is making improvements to its security this year
Continue readingDevon farm shop attracts more customers after installing EV charging points
The owners said those stopping to use the chargers will visit the shop and restaurant while they wait
Continue readingAIM-listed Alliance Pharma axes chief operating officer role
The Wiltshire-based pharmaceuticals company said the move would ‘simplify’ its management structure
Continue readingBristol sandwich shop expands into London, creating 55 jobs
Sandwich Sandwich already has four sites but it’s the first branch to open outside of Bristol
Continue readingFirst South West bus workers to go on strike in Cornwall and Somerset
The industrial action follows failed negotiations between members of the RMT union and First South West
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