Bristol Business Blog: Brady George, managing director, Almeda. Healthy eating in the workplace – simple steps that can increase productivity and boost morale

June 30, 2016
Bristol Business Blog: Brady George, managing director, Almeda. Healthy eating in the workplace – simple steps that can increase productivity and boost morale

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...

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Property industry welcomes West of England’s £1bn devolution deal

June 30, 2016
Property industry welcomes West of England’s £1bn devolution deal

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...

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Thrings bolsters its commercial property team with appointment of highly experienced partner

June 30, 2016
Thrings bolsters its commercial property team with appointment of highly experienced partner

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...

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Council backing for £1bn West devolution deal ‘sends out signal of confidence’ say business leaders

June 30, 2016
Council backing for £1bn West devolution deal ‘sends out signal of confidence’ say business leaders

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...

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Councillors must back £1bn West devolution deal, say business leaders

June 29, 2016
Councillors must back £1bn West devolution deal, say business leaders

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...

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Jobs axed and investment frozen as Brexit starts to hit Bristol firms

June 29, 2016
Jobs axed and investment frozen as Brexit starts to hit Bristol firms

Firms across Bristol and the West of England are already cutting jobs, hiking prices and freezing investment as a result of the fall-out from the Brexit vote, according to a snap poll by Business West, the region’s largest business organisation. One company said it was considering moving overseas while...

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Views on Brexit impact sought from Bristol firms as Government moves to steady businesses’ nerves

June 28, 2016
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Firms from Bristol and across the West of England are being asked for their views on the likely impact of Brexit ahead of a series of crunch meetings between business leaders and senior government figures. The first takes place today when Business Secretary Sajid Javid, pictured, hosts a round table...

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Ahead of the Agenda: The Week Ahead

June 26, 2016
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Monday 27 June Interim: Porvair Final: Omega Diagnostics AGMs: Anglo Asian Mining, Anglo-Eastern Plantations, Baron Oil, Coms, Curtis Banks, Eland Oil & Gas, Surgical Innovations, Velox3 Tuesday 28 June Interims: Benchmark Holdings, Blue Prism Group, Ocado Finals: BCA Marketplace, Carpetright, Cohort, IS Solutions, Northgate, ULS Technology AGMs: Anpario, Ariana...

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Brexit: Bristol’s innovation and creativity will keep us at the heart of Europe, says Mayor Rees

June 24, 2016
Brexit: Bristol’s innovation and creativity will keep us at the heart of Europe, says Mayor Rees

Mayor of Bristol Marvin Rees today insisted that collaboration and creativity would be key to ensuring Bristol’s economy does not suffer as a result of the UK leaving the EU. Speaking after an emergency meeting with business leaders, community groups and his cabinet, Mr Rees said Bristol’s innovation, creativity...

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