CBI chief economist Rain Newton-Smith said the Chancellor was rightly backing British business to secure the UK’s future prosperity in a new economy. “It’s great to see an upgrade in the state of our public finances and rightly sensible to set more aside for a rainy day with Brexit...
Key points from today’s Spring Statement: Next spending review will take place in 2019 UK economy grew by 1.7% in 2017 OBR has increased forecast for growth next year but downgraded those for 2021 and 2022 Investment programme of £44bn to raise housing supply to 300,000 a year by...
Chancellor Philip Hammond is being urged to tackle Bristol’s housing crisis and invest in its infrastructure in his Spring Statement tomorrow. The plea has come from Business West, the region’s largest business organisation, which also runs the city’s Chamber of Commerce and the Bristol Initiative. With only a year...
Major long-term development opportunities worth an estimated £10bn, including regeneration of the Cumberland Basin, are to be showcased next week as Bristol makes its strongest case for investment in years at the MIPIM global property summit. Mayor of Bristol Marvin Rees along with West of England Metro Mayor Tim...
Bristol commercial property surveying firm Burston Cook has become the headline sponsor of this year’s Lord Mayor of Bristol Gift Gala. The event raises money for The Lord Mayor of Bristol’s Children Appeal, giving the city’s most disadvantaged children vouchers for food, clothing and gifts at Christmas. For...
Global design and engineering company Stantec UK has opened an office in Bristol city centre as it seeks to get closer to its clients across the South West. The Canadian firm, formerly called MWH, has taken a 10-year lease on 2,333 sq ft on the second floor of PS21...
A programme to tackle the lack of diversity in Bristol’s tech cluster by amplifying its underrepresented voices has been launched. Aptly named SHIFT, the free course will give 12 individuals from diverse backgrounds across Bristol and Bath the skills and backing they need to change perceptions in the area’s...
The deadline to enter the region’s top awards for boardroom excellence has been extended and a new category introduced to give as many directors as possible a chance to shine this year. Entrepreneurs now have until March 29 to submit their applications for the prestigious Institute of Directors (IoD)...
Regional law firm Thrings’ Bristol office has moved further into the primary care sector by acting on the relocation of a large medical practice into purpose-built premises. Thrings lawyers advised on the commercial property aspects of the move by Keynsham-based St Augustine’s Medical Practice from Station Road to the...
Bristol can take “bold and innovative steps” to meet its growth ambitions by allowing taller buildings and higher density developments, city mayor Marvin Rees has said. The comments, which echo earlier statements he has made on the issue, came as the city council launched a consultation on new urban...
Bristol innovation hub Engine Shed has launched its first ‘scale-up month’ as part of its drive to deliver inclusive economic growth. The programme includes three key events: Scale Up Briefing, Scale Up Breakfast and the launch of Quarterly Investment Briefing sessions. There will also be a series of blogs designed...
Three of Bristol’s top construction sector influencers will set out their visions for a better city at a conference organised by Constructing Excellence Bristol Club. The event next Wednesday, March 7, is aimed at contractors, architects, surveyors and other supply chain professionals eager to learn about what major clients...
The property sector will be transformed by emerging technologies such as driverless cars, robots and 3D printing, according to new research commissioned by international legal firm Osborne Clarke. Harnessing these and other technologies could also help meet some of the challenges the industry faces such as the housing shortage...
