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Ahead of the Agenda: The Week Ahead

November 29, 2020
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Monday November 30 Finals: Barloworld, Tharisa, Zambeef Products Interims: Civitas Social Housing, Discoverie Group, Draper Esprit, Foxtons, Omega Diagnostics group, St James House, Victoria Tuesday December 1 Finals: Gooch & Housego, Hyve Group Interims: Bilby, Ince Group, Iomart, Mercia Asset Management, Sosandar, Tekmar Group Economic announcement: PMI manufacturing Wednesday December 2 Finals: Avon Rubber, Ixico,...

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Bristol’s burgeoning tech sector shrugs off impact of Covid-19 to become city’s biggest industry

November 27, 2020
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Bristol’s burgeoning tech sector shrugs off impact of Covid-19 to become city’s biggest industry

Tech has overtaken engineering to become Bristol’s dominant industry, boasting the most jobs and higher-than-average salaries, according to a new report. There are currently 1,965 IT-related job openings in the city, the highest of any industry, with logistics and warehouse coming in second with 1,840, and a total of...

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Business groups and Mayor warn of bleak winter as Bristol prepares to enter Tier 3 when lockdown ends

November 27, 2020
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Business groups and Mayor warn of bleak winter as Bristol prepares to enter Tier 3 when lockdown ends

Bristol’s Tier 3 restrictions when it comes out of the national lockdown next week will have a “chilling impact” on its economy, with much of its hospitality sector remaining “frozen” in the vital run-up to Christmas, business groups and the city’s mayor have warned. Mayor Marvin Rees, pictured, said...

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Covid-19 bank loan from Triodos helps Bristol e-bike retailer turn its electric dreams into reality

November 27, 2020
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Covid-19 bank loan from Triodos helps Bristol e-bike retailer turn its electric dreams into reality

A Bristol firm on a mission to bring two-wheel electric transport into the mainstream has received a six-figure business loan to overcome the impact of Covid-19. EcoMove opened its flagship store on Hotwell Road in June as the first lockdown was eased to sell a range of zero-emissions electric...

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Powerful rooftop solar scheme launched with backing from Thrive Renewables

November 27, 2020
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Powerful rooftop solar scheme launched with backing from Thrive Renewables

Bristol-based specialist energy investment company Thrive Renewables has joined forces with a renewable energy developer to enable businesses to install solar panels and use the power they generate. The firm has developed a new financing framework which provides the funding for Olympus Power to install hundreds of commercial solar...

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Thatchers’ Gold award in industry ‘Oscars’ puts it among Britain’s great brands

November 27, 2020
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Thatchers’ Gold award in industry ‘Oscars’ puts it among Britain’s great brands

Family cidermaker Thatchers has been described as a “great British brand” after winning one of the grocery industry’s top accolades for its success in developing new drinks and its marketing campaigns. The firm, which has been making cider on the Thatcher family’s near Weston-super-Mare since 1904, tasted success in the...

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Global events industry targeted by Destination Bristol to give city’s economy post-Covid boost

November 26, 2020
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Global events industry targeted by Destination Bristol to give city’s economy post-Covid boost

Bristol will be promoted as a prime location for international conferences, meetings and events at one of the top exhibitions for the global events industry as its key players look beyond Covid-19 to make bookings. The annual IBTM World in Barcelona attracts a worldwide audience of conference, events and...

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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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