A line up of first-class speakers, workshops and networking opportunities all focused on the theme of ‘reputation’ is promised at the CIPR (Chartered Institute of Public Relations) West of England Communicators' Conference in May. Among the speakers will be Stefan Stern, previously of the Financial Times and now at...
Big Issue co-founder John Bird has urged Bristol businesses to be more socially aware and get involved in local politics to ensure the poor and homeless do not become dependent on State handouts and charity. In a wide-ranging and frank keynote speech at last night’s Bristol Chamber of Commerce...
Firms based at the Bristol & Bath Science Park have become the first in the South West to share a fleet of electric cars. The zero-emission vehicles are now available for people working at the park so they can make short journeys off site – so taking away the...
The first Bristol Young Student of the Year Awards, held on Monday, provided a showcase for the talent in the city's schools and colleges with a glittering prize-giving ceremony. The Awards, the brainchild of Bristol businesswoman Elaine Smith, had the objective of giving young people real business experience so...
On Monday a group of young people will be recognised at the Bristol Young Student of the Year Awards for their achievements in developing the business skills they need to help them find work when they leave school. It has been a long journey and an often challenging one...
Creating opportunities for young people will be the key theme of this year's Bristol Chamber of Commerce annual dinner. While celebrating business in the Bristol area, the event will also act as a platform for an appreciation of how firms can help young people and those on the fringes...
Chancellor George Osborne opened his Budget by saying it would “unashamedly back business". But did he succeed? Here are the views of a range of business leaders and professionals. Phil Smith, managing director of Business West, which includes Bristol Chamber of Commerce: “Business West is disappointed that the Budget...
Two of the Bristol area’s key industries – animation and aerospace – will benefit from measures announced in the Budget. The Chancellor said a new UK centre for aerodynamics will open next year to encourage innovation in aircraft design and commercialise new ideas. And, following intense lobbying by Bristol...
INCOME TAX 50p top rate of tax cut to 45p from April 2013 Personal income tax allowance raised to £9,205 from April 2013 New general anti-tax avoidance rule to be introduced Age-related allowances to be removed for new pensioners from April 2013 and replaced with a single personal allowance...
SUPPORT FOR BUSINESS Corporation tax cut to 24% from next month and to 22% by 2014 Consultation on simplifying the tax system for small firms with a turnover of up to £77,000 Support for £150m of tax increment financing to help councils promote development Additional £270m for the Growing...
The Chancellor announced that Bristol will be one of 10 super-connected cities with extra investment for ultra fast broadband. Details to follow
Leader of the Opposition Ed Milliband said the Chancellor's plans had failed. Instead he had delivered a Budget for millionaires. He said the Government had cut too hard and too fast and had run out of excuses. The US economy had grown at twice the rate of the UK's...
Corporation Tax is to be cut by 2% to 24% next month, the Chancellor said in today's Budget. Further cuts will take it to 22% by 2014, said the Chancellor – calling it "an advertisement for investment and jobs in Britain."
