Passenger numbers at Bristol Airport rose for the second successive year in 2011 despite challenging economic conditions. The rise was modest – just 0.8% to a total of 5.7m. Overall the airport continued to grow its market share within the region while maintaining its ranking as the UK's fifth largest airport outside London. It is also forecasting...
The UK Met Office has awarded SciSys key analysis and development work in the form of four new contracts worth in excess of £400,000. Chippenham-based SciSys, is a leading developer of information and communications technology services, e-business and advanced technology solutions serving the environment and utilities sectors including major public and private sector clients. Three contracts are for discovery phase...
West business leaders have welcomed a bespoke guide and website for public sector staff moving into private employment. The Choices Guide, which includes the website www.hays.co.uk/jobs/LEP, was launched at an event yesterday. It has been compiled by the West of England Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) in conjunction with national recruitment experts Resource Solutions Group (RSG)...
The secrets of effective branding, including why some brands are admired while others are ignored, are being shared this evening at the latest event staged by Creative Bath. Brand and Deliver brings together a panel of insightful, inspiring guest speakers to answer questions such as how to design a brand that stands out from...
Trade and investment minister Lord Green has visited the West to urge the region’s businessess to compete for a major award scheme to boost exports – benefiting both themselves and the economy. The Exporting for Growth competition aims to encourage more small businesses to take their products to overseas markets by offering a comprehensive...
Inflation fell sharply last month as lower fuel prices and hefty pre-Christmas discounting on the high street brought some economic relief. The drop – to 4.2% from 4.8% in November – is the biggest fall since April 2009 and supports Bank of England forecasts that inflation will tumble this year as a result of...
Print and post provider CFH Docmail has launched its first commemorative pre-franked stamp to encourage everyone to Plant a Tree for the Jubilee. It will be used as a substitute for its regular stamps on all envelopes mailed through its Docmail direct mail service during January and February. As a longstanding corporate supporter of the Woodland Trust,...
Workplace relations advisers Acas has appointed Tony Cooper as its new director of the South West region. Mr Cooper has worked for Acas for 23 years, having had roles in every aspect of the organisation. He has also worked in the retail sector. He succeeds James Crass, who held the post for more than...
Government initiatives to promote innovation and exports to emerging markets coupled with growth sectors like the automotive industry provide real opportunities for West manufacturers, according to accountants and business advisors BDO’s regional office. While recognising that uncertainty in key economies and markets and the lack of access to capital will make 2012 a challenging...
Talk of a double dip recession plus the current Eurozone crisis isn't stopping people from jetting away in 2012. In fact, there is a determined desire to escape from it all, say travel firms with bookings on luxury breaks proving popular. Research carried out by package trip specialist Jet2holidays on over 1,000 holiday-makers found...
