Shares in Chippenham-headquartered logistics group Wincanton shot up by nearly 13% today after it said continued strong demand for its services was expected to lead to better-than-expected profits. In a trading update the group said its third-quarter revenue had grown by 15% compared to the same period last year as it overcame a shortage...
International property agency JLL has promoted its Bristol office lead director Simon Peacock to head of regions, giving him responsibility for its 10 regional offices across the UK. Simon, pictured, will also join JLL’s UK executive board while continuing to oversee the firm’s South West and Wales regions, which are served from offices in Bristol,...
Monday January 17 Trading announcement: Ashmore Tuesday January 18 Trading announcement: Hays Wednesday January 19 Trading announcements: BHP Group, Wetherspoon (J.D.), Antofagasta Thursday January 20 Interim: Ilika Trading announcement: AB Foods Friday January 21 Nothing listed
The war of words between rival green power suppliers Good Energy and Ecotricity has flared up again with Ecotricity trying to sack Good Energy chairman Will Whitehorn from his role as a director. It has filed a motion seeking Mr Whitehorn’s removal along with a resolution directing Chippenham-headquartered Good Energy’s board not to dispose...
The South West office of LDC, the UK’s leading mid-market private equity firm, is to increase its support to businesses this year after completing transactions with a combined value of more than £280m in 2021. LDC, the private equity arm of Lloyds Banking Group, said it is aiming to invest in at least 100...
Bristol Airport has become only the second in the UK to open a purpose-built sensory room for passengers with autism, dementia or cognitive impairment. The room, pictured, provides a safe, private and interactive space where users with ASD (autism spectrum disorder) can feel relaxed when in unfamiliar surroundings. Made by specialist US firm Fun &...
