‘We’re pro-business’ Ed Balls insists as he launches Labour’s business plan for the West of England

February 23, 2015
‘We’re pro-business’ Ed Balls insists as he launches Labour’s business plan for the West of England

A future Labour government would support business in the West of England – not damage it – by creating a more prosperous Britain and investing in skills and new technologies, Shadow Chancellor Ed Balls said in Bristol today. Launching the party’s business plan for the region at aerospace giant...

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The LAST WORD: Rebecca Pritchard, Triodos Bank

February 23, 2015
The LAST WORD: Rebecca Pritchard, Triodos Bank

Each week Bristol Business News gives a prominent member of the city’s business community the last word on its weekly e-bulletin. This week Rebecca Pritchard, head of Business Banking at Triodos Bank, answers our 10 questions. What was the last: Film you watched? Gravity – with Sandra Bullock and...

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Bristol in the vanguard of a new breed of 21st century cities, international investors are told

February 23, 2015
Bristol in the vanguard of a new breed of 21st century cities, international investors are told

Bristol has been showcased as one of Europe’s top investment hotspots with the claim that is helping create a new kind of city for the 21st century. A gathering of major international investors in London heard that its creativity, innovation and independent spirit were pushing the city in a...

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Government pledges £5m to help regenerate Colston Hall

February 23, 2015
Government pledges £5m to help regenerate Colston Hall

The £45m campaign to transform Bristol’s Colston Hall into a nationally important music venue has received a £5m boost from the Government. The funding was pledged by Chief Secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander during a visit to the iconic building. The regeneration plans for the hall – due...

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What’s Right auction to raise funds for range of local charities

February 23, 2015
What’s Right auction to raise funds for range of local charities

Business networking group What’s Right is holding an auction at Bristol and Bath Science Park in aid of several local charities. The event, from 6pm on Thursday, is the latest staged by What’s Right, which has raised more than £20,000 for good causes. Bristol Rovers tickets, a round of golf, spa days,...

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Change Real Estate recruits Terramonds’ James Fothergill as it expands its interests in Bristol

February 23, 2015
Change Real Estate recruits Terramonds’ James Fothergill as it expands its interests in Bristol

James Fothergill, the former development manager at South Gloucestershire property developer Terramond, has joined rival Change Real Estate as it expands its interests in Bristol. Kent-based Change Real Estate is progressing major mixed use developments in Bristol city centre at Sampson Court and Redcliffe Square – the company’s first...

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LEP survey offers West firms chance to shape the skills agenda

February 22, 2015
LEP survey offers West firms chance to shape the skills agenda

Businesses across the West of England have the chance to shape the future skills make-up of the region by taking part in a new survey. The 2015 West of England Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) business skills survey, which is now live, takes around 15 minutes to complete and will...

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Ahead of the Agenda: The Week Ahead

February 22, 2015
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Monday 23 February Interim: Dechra Pharmaceuticals Finals: Audioboom Group, Bovis Homes, Bunzl, Greencoat UK Wind, HSBC, Tritax Big Box REIT, Unite, XP Power Trading statement: Associated British Foods AGM: Thomas Cook EGM: Velocys Economics: CBI reported sales Tuesday 24 February Interims: Ashmore Group, BHP Billiton, dotDigital, Green REIT, Just...

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Microfinance charity Deki launches partnership for Bristol businesses to help lift more people out of poverty

February 20, 2015
Microfinance charity Deki launches partnership for Bristol businesses to help lift more people out of poverty

Deki, the pioneering Bristol microfinance charity, has officially launched its Bristol Businesses Against Poverty partnership with a plea to local firms to help it fight poverty in Africa. Since it was set up in 2008 by UWE undergraduate Vashti Seth, pictured, Deki has lent more than £450,000 to entrepreneurs...

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