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Reboot for Business West’s online Brexit advice hub as clock ticks down to end of transition period

November 26, 2020
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Reboot for Business West’s online Brexit advice hub as clock ticks down to end of transition period

The award-winning Trading Through Brexit service run by Business West has been relaunched to help companies make crucial last-minute adjustments to the way they operate ahead of the end of the UK-EU transition period. Regardless of whether or not a deal is reached between UK and EU negotiators ahead...

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Chancellor’s Spending Review: Bristol business reaction

November 25, 2020
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Chancellor’s Spending Review: Bristol business reaction

Business West, the region’s biggest business organisation, was disappointed with the lack of capital investment promised by the government for the West of England. Policy manager Claire Ralph said: “Some minor funding has been allocated to the West of England Combined Authority for local transport improvements through the Transforming...

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Chancellor’s Spending Review: National business reaction

November 25, 2020
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Chancellor’s Spending Review: National business reaction

Business groups have welcomed the investment in infrastructure and jobs in Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s Spending Review but said many firms still needed more help from the government. The CBI praised the Chancellor for making “some bold autumn decisions” to power a spring recovery even as the stark forecasts pointed...

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Chancellor’s Spending Review: Main points

November 25, 2020
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Chancellor’s Spending Review: Main points

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has delivered his much-anticipated Spending Review, outlining how the government will tackle the huge economic challenges caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Among main points were:  The government is spending £280bn on tackling Covid-19 But the Chancellor says: “The economic damage is likely to be lasting.” Forecast...

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Boost for TLT as Denton’s 12-strong financial services disputes team joins en masse

November 25, 2020
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Boost for TLT as Denton’s 12-strong financial services disputes team joins en masse

Bristol-headquartered national law firm TLT’s financial services offering has received a major boost through the arrival of a 12-strong team from the world’s largest legal group Dentons – with a further 10 joining early next year. Denton’s financial services disputes and investigations team moved across to TLT this week...

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Virtual training session to help firms improve inclusivity in the workplace

November 25, 2020
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Virtual training session to help firms improve inclusivity in the workplace

Bristol youth empowerment social enterprise Babbasa is hosting a virtual taster training session tomorrow aimed at businesses wishing to improve their workplace’s inclusivity. Evidence clearly shows that diverse and inclusive working environments improve staff wellbeing, boost creativity and innovation and strengthen brand and reputation, resulting in a happier workforce and...

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Covid testing for passengers five days after arrival “hugely positive first step” says Bristol Airport

November 24, 2020
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Covid testing for passengers five days after arrival “hugely positive first step” says Bristol Airport

Bristol Airport has welcomed government plans to introduce Covid-19 testing for people arriving from overseas, which could cut their quarantine period from two weeks to six days. Passengers using the scheme – which starts on December 15 – will have to book and pay for a test from a...

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New planning partner for Alder King as demand for its expertise continues despite Covid-19

November 24, 2020
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New planning partner for Alder King as demand for its expertise continues despite Covid-19

Bristol-based property consultancy Alder King has appointed Gareth Jackson as a partner in its planning team to help service continuing strong demand for its planning services. Gareth, pictured, has joined the firm after 10 years in London, most recently as planning director at real estate group Dominvs, where he...

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Plea for more help for businesses as government announces new regional tier restrictions

November 24, 2020
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Plea for more help for businesses as government announces new regional tier restrictions

The government has been warned that it cannot “keep switching businesses on and off like a light switch” through Covid-19 related national lockdowns and regional tiers without expecting severe consequences.  Instead, firms need a plan that keeps them, and the economy, open throughout winter and beyond, according to Business...

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Smith & Williamson’s Bristol office recruits advisory and turnaround expert

November 23, 2020
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Smith & Williamson’s Bristol office recruits advisory and turnaround expert

Business turnaround specialist Claire Burden has joined the Bristol office of financial and professional services firm Smith & Williamson as a partner in its national advisory consultancy business.  Claire, pictured, arrives at Smith & Williamson after spending 10 years in industry, including spells as head of finance at Bristol-based OVO Energy and as finance...

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Ahead of the Agenda: The Week Ahead

November 22, 2020
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Monday November 23 Finals: Carr’s Group, Cerillion, Daily Mail Interims: Cake Box Holdings, Codemasters Group Holdings, LXI REIT, Mind Gym, NextEnergy Solar, Northern Bear, Sirius Real Estate, Sysgroup, Thruvision Group Tuesday November 24 Finals: Compass Group, Greencore, Ten Lifestyle, Treatt, UDG Healthcare Interims: AO World, CML Microcircuits, Eckoh, Design Group, Pennon, Pets At...

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Tech-driven marketing agency’s hyper-growth earns it place in prestigious Fast 50 rankings

November 20, 2020
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Tech-driven marketing agency’s hyper-growth earns it place in prestigious Fast 50 rankings

Expansion of nearly 1,700% in just four years has put a Bristol-based marketing agency among the UK’s fastest-growing tech firms. Seeker Digital has been ranked 25 in the Deloitte’s UK Technology Fast 50 2020 – the only agency to make the list this year and one of just two...

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TIME magazine puts Bristol-developed VR tech into its Top 100 inventions of 2020

November 20, 2020
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TIME magazine puts Bristol-developed VR tech into its Top 100 inventions of 2020

Virtual reality technology developed in Bristol by immersive training company Virti has been included in TIME magazine’s prestigious annual Best Inventions List. The high-profile list – unveiled in the US yesterday – showcases the 100 products that are making the world “better, smarter, and even a little more fun”,...

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