Key facts of the West of England devolution deal approved by the area’s three councils this week: The deal would secure £900m of investment over 30 years, with the potential to leverage in additional funds, such as transport funding linked to the emerging Joint Transport Plan. So it is...
Low-cost airline easyJet is to launch its 60th route from Bristol Airport in December when it introduces a weekly service to Turin. The airline, which operates around half of all scheduled flights from Bristol, will start the Turin link on December 11. Flights will take place every Sunday over...
New technologies such as much cheaper storage batteries and more widespread use of rooftop solar cells are set to transform the UK energy market, experts told a Barclays-staged roundtable discussion in Bristol. With government subsidies for solar farms and onshore wind projects being cut dramatically, the focus is now...
The Bristol office of accountancy, investment management and tax group Smith & Williamson recently sponsored the re-opening of the newly-refurbished European Old Masters Gallery at the city’s Museum and Art Gallery. More than 350 guests, including many clients and contacts of the firm, attended the event and also got...
By Brady George, managing director of facilities management firm Almeda Most people are aware of the personal benefits of healthy eating. A balanced and healthy diet can reduce the risk of an array of aliments, elevate your mood and relieve anxiety and stress. But maintaining better eating habits can...
Bristol and the West of England’s £1bn devolution deal will deliver a well-timed boost to the area’s economy following the uncertainty caused by Brexit, leading regional property industry figures said this week. The package – which includes funds for transport, skills, employment and housing – was backed by Bath...
Regional law firm Thrings has strengthened its corporate occupancy, healthcare, and retail and leisure sector offering with the appointment of experienced commercial property specialist Ben Tarrant as partner. Ben, pictured, has acted on transactions for a wide-range of major national retailers on property acquisitions and disposals, and managed large...
Business leaders have welcomed the £1bn West of England devolution deal approved by councillors this week, calling it a “strong signal of long-term confidence and investment into this area”. Bristol City and South Gloucestershire councils along with Bath & North East Somerset (B&NES) agreed the package, which transfers funding...
Business leaders have called on councillors to back the £1bn devolution package for the West of England when it goes before Bristol City and South Gloucestershire council meetings this evening. The deal, announced by Chancellor George Osborne in this year’s Budget, would bring essential funding and additional powers for...
