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Many UK manufacturers remain fearful about the risks of exporting despite the boost it could give their supply chains, according to new research released by Barclays. The bank’s survey of more than 200 manufacturers across the UK revealed an emphasis on quality and loyalty, with businesses looking to each other for support rather than...
Passengers flying from Bristol Airport to Brussels will board a new, improved aircraft from the end of October following an agreement between Brussels Airlines and UK operator Flybe. The Belgian airline’s three-times daily service to Europe’s ‘capital’ is operated by Flybe under a contract which allows it to introduce a Bombardier Q400 on the...
Italian restaurant chain Carluccio’s is to open an outlet in Bath – the latest in a wave of nationally-owned eating-out venues to set up in the city. The restaurant, in Milsom Place, promises “genuine homemade Italian food in relaxed surroundings”. It will be close to Jamie’s Italian, which opened recently in the upmarket shopping...
Jacob Rees-Mogg, MP for North East Somerset, is among a group of six West MPs representing constituencies near Bristol Airport who have between them received more than 1,200 emails calling for a cut in the UK’s flight tax. Close to 100,000 people nationwide have backed the A Fair Tax on Flying campaign which is...
Bristol Airport has become the first in the world to give passengers the chance to order food and drink in its bars and lounges via their smartphones. Customers can download a free app called QikServe in seconds, place their order and then have their food served at their table – without the hassle of...
Creative agency Jazzbones is targeting the Bath area to win new clients after its successful project for Swindon’s economic regeneration and inward investment company Forward Swindon. Jazzbones’ new website for Forward Swindon – www.swindon.uk.com – is the latest in a number of innovative marketing initiatives designed by Jazzbones, which is based in Swindon. The...
UKTI, the Government’s export help and advice organisation, has appointed Antoaneta Becker as its new China trade adviser for the South West. Antoaneta, pictured below, who spent 20 years studying and working in mainland China, will bring a fresh perspective to the region’s long-standing trade relationship with one of the world’s biggest markets and...
West business leaders have welcomed the Government’s pledge to contribute £500m to the much-needed rail link from Heathrow Airport to the region. The commitment, which came from Transport Secretary Justine Greening as part of a new draft aviation policy framework, could now mean building the long-awaited spur line into the airport will go ahead....
Aer Lingus Regional yesterday celebrated the 10-year anniversary of its Bristol Airport to Cork service. Nearly 300,000 passengers have travelled on the route, operated by Aer Arann, since it was launched and it has become an important commercial link for business and leisure passengers and has supported tourism in both cities. Aer Lingus Regional...
