Bristol and the West of England are in danger of being sidelined by the rise of the Northern Powerhouse – with this week’s Budget only adding to concerns, the area’s largest business group has warned. Phil Smith, pictured, managing director of Business West – the organisation behind Bristol Chamber...
Chancellor George Osborne announced a number of measures that could boost the economy in and around Bristol in this week’s Budget. These included granting full approval of the third and final section of Bristol’s MetroBus Network, running from the North Fringe to Hengrove and housing zones in South Bristol...
The CBI welcomed many of the “encouraging” Budget measures which it said would help businesses “create jobs for the benefit of all”. Director-general John Cridland said: “Stability and consistency are what businesses need to grow and prosper. This Budget sets the tone, providing a clear plan for fiscal health...
Economy UK grew 2.6% in 2014, faster than any other advanced economy but lower than 3% predicted in December 2.5% growth forecast in 2015, up from 2.4% predicted in December, followed by 2.3%, 2.3%, 2.3% and 2.4% in the next four years Alcohol, tobacco and gambling Beer duty cut...
Bristol-based specialist plastics manufacturer Phineas Group, which ‘reshored’ parts of its manufacturing from China a year ago, has created five jobs and secured a £100,000 tooling order since the move. The firm, which has a turnover of £5m and employs 14 people, is among a growing trend for firms...
Bristol’s long-awaited arena will be able to host the world’s biggest performers when it opens in less than two years, the team behind the winning design claims. Unveiling their plans this week, the team led by architects Populous – designers of the London Olympic Stadium and O2 Arena –...
Bristol-based social enterprise Represent has launched a recruitment division as part of its mission to improve inclusion, diversity and equality in the region’s creative sector. Spearheading the division is Liz Gadd, Represent director and co-founder, who has 25 years’ experience in creative sector recruitment. She offers an extensive database...
Each week Bristol Business News gives a prominent member of the area’s business community the last word on its weekly e-bulletin. This week Jamie Breese, entrepreneur, broadcaster and director of Business Showcase South West, answers our 10 questions. What was the LAST: Film you watched? My favourite question first!...
More help for entrepreneurs, tech start-ups and exporters – and a better-funded HMRC – are among the items on the wish lists of Bristol experts ahead of this week’s Budget. Chancellor George Osborne will present the last Budget of this Parliament on Wednesday with many commentators expecting him to announce...
