Category: BUSINESS

Manufacturers say government plans are ‘empty rhetoric’

John Talbot, BDO LLP, Bristol

Manufacturers in the South West believe government promises to boost their sector are “empty rhetoric”, according to new research

New manager takes up post at Bristol Chamber of Commerce

Sarah Cooper

Bristol Chamber of Commerce has appointed Sarah Cooper as manager, to deliver value to members by leading, connecting and growing business

High-growth small firms boost West economy

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Just under 500 small businesses responsible for much of West’s economic growth and are creating vital wealth and jobs, according to a new report

Missed inflation targets denting Bank of England credibility

Graham Randall

A halt in the decline of inflation, and poor output and optimism, point to a sluggish recovery for the UK economy, according to Bristol-based BDO

Art on your iPhone – thanks to Bristol digital pioneers

An app that brings random artworks from Damien Hirst, Pablo Picasso and Claude Monet to mobiles has been developed by a Bristol digital agency

Britain’s biggest robot lab opens for business in Bristol

Bristol Robotics Laboratory

Bristol Robotics Laboratory, the largest robotics laboratory of its type in the UK, was formally opened yesterday by David Willetts

Supporters sought for Bristol’s new Architecture Centre

Architecture Centre

Bristol’s Architecture Centre has relaunched following a major revamp and the arrival of a new programme manager and centre manager