Andrew Arthur

The only woman apprentice to head of site - Airbus’ Filton boss on diversity in engineering

Sue Partridge speaks to BusinessLive about the changes she has seen across the industry since joining the aerospace giant almost 35 years ago

South West business 'nice list' - the firms who have given back despite economic gloom

Social Enterprise

From sleeping out in the freezing cold to holding talent shows, companies across the region have done all kinds of things to help others this year

Grants for shoplifting security measures announced for West Country

Independent stores in the West of England will be able to apply for grants of up to £2,000 to cover the costs of CCTV, screens, body cams and hand-held radios

Dale Vince’s electric airline strikes engine deal with Cotswold firm

The Gloucestershire businessman is looking to make Ecojet the world’s first carrier with a fleet of passenger planes powered by electricity earlier this year

Planning consultancy Lichfields relocates to bigger Bristol office

The company said it was planning to create jobs after making the move

Workplace products supplier expands with major Dorset letting deal

Poole Bay Holdings manufactures and sells more than 30,000 products for businesses

Call to support West Country businesses amid shoplifting rise

Levels of shoplifting in Avon and Somerset has risen by 41% in the last year, according to figures from the Office for National Statistics

Property consultancy Bruton Knowles appoints new boss in the South

Ed Vereker will head up the firm’s national building consultancy team in the region

Harland and Wolff bid for Isles of Scilly ferry operator rejected

Bosses at the Isles of Scilly Steamship Group have ‘unequivocally’ rebuffed an approach from the Belfast shipbuilder, which runs Devon’s Appledore shipyard

Wiltshire-based HR firm appoints Dorset area director

Andy Hover has joined ourHRpeople after working in human resources for nearly 30 years within the biotechnology and chemical sectors

Gloucestershire colleges secure £2.5m to expand and upgrade

South Gloucestershire and Stroud (SGS), Cirencester, Hartpury, and Gloucestershire College will all benefit from the funds

Kitchenware brand ProCook opens 60th store

The retailer, which has its headquarters in Gloucestershire, said its new shop would create 10 jobs

Region 'overlooked' - South West businesses react to Autumn Statement

Many South West businesses have welcomed the chancellor's cuts to National Insurance but say the region was 'overlooked'

Bristol businesses sign Christmas shopping centre leases

Homeware and stationary store Mooch is also set to arrive at The Mall at Cribbs Causeway

Bristol ‘experiences’ firm Yuup delivers £3m for local businesses

The online platform allows users to buy activities such as cookery, wine tasting, circus skills and art classes

Screwfix owner Kingfisher issues profit warning as Europe sales dip

Company Results

The Somerset-based home improvements brand’s parent firm also owns B&Q

Commercial property consultancy moves to new Bristol office

Graham and Sibbald has also announced a new sponsorship deal with a Bristol Bears Women rugby player

Bristol waste management firm secures £7m to create jobs and upgrade site

Family-run ETM currently employs more than 250 people

Developer provides Bristol Fruit Market acquisition update

Property developer Conygar is looking to complete a deal for the wholesale site near Bristol Temple Meads railway station

Devon NHS trust’s pharmaceutical business acquired

Torbay Pharmaceuticals employs 250 staff at its headquarters in Paignton

Pub and brewery firm Liberation Group makes fresh board appointment

The Jersey-based parent company of West Country beer and hospitality brand Butcombe has an estate of around 140 pubs

Wallace and Gromit creators Aardman reassure fans over clay shortage reports

The Bristol company’s supplier of modelling clay closed its Devon factory earlier this year

Former Exeter Deaf Academy to be transformed into retirement flats

The former site of Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education has been vacant for three years

Autumn Statement: what South West businesses want to hear

Ahead of the Chancellor's speech BusinessLive has asked companies and business groups across the region for a ‘wish list’ of measures to help boost growth and tackle the cost of living crisis

1
2
3
4
5