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The Spring Budget: Bristol political reaction

March 15, 2023
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The Spring Budget: Bristol political reaction

West of England Metro Mayor Dan Norris said the Spring Budget contained some measures that would benefit the region but overall would do nothing to unleash the potential of its businesses. “The hit to living standards over the past two years is the largest since records began,” the Labour...

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The Spring Budget: Bristol property sector reaction

March 15, 2023
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The Spring Budget: Bristol property sector reaction

Simon Peacock, South West head of international property agents JLL, said the Chancellor was always unlikely to pull any rabbits out of the hat given the need for stability and to reassure markets. “Still, those operating in Bristol’s property sector – where demand is outstripping supply – will be...

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The Spring Budget: Bristol business reaction

March 15, 2023
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The Spring Budget: Bristol business reaction

Business West, the organisation behind Bristol Chamber of Commerce, welcomed what it called the return of a Budget that addressed immediate threats while including measures aimed at future prosperity. But it said the government must commit to providing the stability and confidence needed by businesses to invest and grow...

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The Spring Budget: Key points . . .

March 15, 2023
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The Spring Budget: Key points  . . .

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has delivered his Spring Budget. The key points are: The economy is expected to contract by 0.2% this year but should avoid a technical recession.  Growth next year is forecast to be 1.8%, followed by 2.5% in 2025; 2.1% in 2026; and 1.9% in 2027. Inflation is...

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Paramount builds its presence across the South West with senior project manager appointment

March 15, 2023
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Paramount builds its presence across the South West with senior project manager appointment

Fit-out and refurbishment specialist Paramount has strengthened its Bristol team by appointing a new senior project manager. Matt Prouse will play a key role in overseeing project delivery across the firm’s portfolio by acting as the client’s point of contact throughout the process.  His appointment comes six months after Cardiff-headquartered...

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Boost for Avison Young’s Bristol office with nine new joiners from senior surveyors to recent graduates

March 15, 2023
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Boost for Avison Young’s Bristol office with nine new joiners from senior surveyors to recent graduates

Global real estate adviser Avison Young has expanded its Bristol office with new appointments as it strengthens its multi-disciplinary approach across both transactional and advisory teams. The new arrivals are senior surveyors Laura Gordon and Greg Boast, associate Nicola Lovell, surveyors Joe Wood and Ffion Brown, graduate surveyors Jack...

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Womble Bond Dickinson’s office umbrella project opens up conversations about neurodiversity

March 14, 2023
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Womble Bond Dickinson’s office umbrella project opens up conversations about neurodiversity

Multi-coloured umbrellas have been put up in transatlantic law firm Womble Bond Dickinson’s Bristol office to provide an uplifting visual representation and celebration of neurodiversity. The initiative, pictured, which will also take place in the firm’s seven other UK offices, is part of its neurodiversity umbrella project, which has...

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Ahead of the Agenda: The Week Ahead

March 12, 2023
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Monday March 13 Finals: Phoenix Group Holdings, HG Capital Trust, MTI Wireless, Direct Line Interim: Nightcap Tuesday March 14 Finals: Genuit Group, Gresham, Midwich Group, Kazatomprom, Harworth Group, Yu Group Interims: Eagle Eye, Close Bros, Litigatiom Cap, PCI-pal, Virgin Wines, Aptamer Group Economic announcements: Unemployment Rate, Claimant Count Rate Wednesday March 15 Finals: Balfour Beatty,...

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Bristol TV production firm caught up in BBC ‘censorship’ row over new David Attenborough series

March 10, 2023
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Bristol TV production firm caught up in BBC ‘censorship’ row over new David Attenborough series

The Bristol-based natural history TV production company behind David Attenborough’s flagship new BBC wildlife series has found itself at the centre of a dispute between the corporation and environmental groups. Silverback Films, a long-term collaborator of Attenborough, has produced six episodes of Wild Isles, pictured, fronted by the veteran broadcaster...

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This year’s Festival of Sustainable Business on course to be the biggest so far

March 10, 2023
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This year’s Festival of Sustainable Business on course to be the biggest so far

The West of England’s largest sustainable business event is set to break all records when it kicks off later this month with a major conference. The Festival of Sustainable Business is expected to attract 2,000 plus delegates, according to organisers Bristol sustainable business network Future Leap – a 33%...

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Session will be chance for would-be entrepreneurs to discover more about Bristol’s SETsquared hub

March 10, 2023
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Session will be chance for would-be entrepreneurs to discover more about Bristol’s SETsquared hub

Early-stage tech founders and aspiring entrepreneurs will get the opportunity to find out about SETsquared Bristol, the city’s award-winning tech incubator, when it opens its virtual doors next week. The Discover SETsquared session between 4pm and 5pm on Thursday, 16 March, will give details of how the University of Bristol-backed...

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Spring Budget preview: Ned Dorbin, investor, BGF. Bristol’s tech and creative sectors need a helping hand to kick-start growth

March 10, 2023
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Spring Budget preview: Ned Dorbin, investor, BGF. Bristol’s tech and creative sectors need a helping hand to kick-start growth

Bristol’s tech and creative sectors are rich and varied. They are also critical to the strength of the city’s economy. Both will be keeping a close eye on next Wednesday’s Spring Budget, when it is hoped Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will provide some help for their ongoing success.  At the...

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More work to be done on gender equity in business, International Women’s Day panel event hears

March 10, 2023
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More work to be done on gender equity in business, International Women’s Day panel event hears

Businesses have come far in terms of gender equity in recent years, a panel discussion on the key topic heard, but there is still a long way to go in achieving it both in and outside of the workplace. The event, staged by Business West – the organisation that...

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