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Brexit and beyond – Ten tax actions for businesses
After more than four years of negotiations and false starts, the UK has now withdrawn from the EU. Many uncertainties still remain for businesses, but the UK/EU trade deal has provided some much-needed clarity.
Osborne Clarke lawyer named in LGBT+ role model ranking
Osborne Clarke's Gavin Williams has been recognised as an OUTstanding LGBT+ Future Leaders Role Model for 2020.
Call for research into how working your jaw muscles may extend life
The way we use our jaw muscles could hold the key to surviving Covid-19, living longer and looking younger, according to a former dentist.
Fur Richer Fur Paw-Rer: Divorce lawyers report increase in pet disputes
Specialist divorce lawyers have reported an increase in issues relating to pet ownership and relationship breakdowns, with some clients opting for a so-called ‘pet-nup’ to avoid disputes should they separate.
First homes go on sale at The Chocolate Factory
The much-anticipated first new homes at The Chocolate Factory in Greenbank, Bristol have been released for sale with families expected to be moving in this Spring.
Keeping people with dementia informed
An activities co-ordinator with South-West base dementia care provider Camelot Care has been using his previous experience of working with people with autism to highlight the importance of communicating even more carefully than usual with residents during lockdown.
Early years experts urge parents to consider children's socialisation
Experts in Early Years education are urging parents of babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers not to let their children miss out on vital socialisation during lockdown.
Getting match-fit and battle-ready for 2021
Claire Burden and Tim Sloggett, business turnaround and rescue experts at Smith & Williamson, share some of their top tips about what business owners should be doing to adapt and thrive
Westerleigh donation kicks-off new partnership with Robins Foundation
The Westerleigh Group has made a £3,000 donation to kick off its new partnership with the Bristol City Football Club Robins Foundation.
Sweet success: Contractor wins city centre residential project
Bristol-based construction firm Sweet Construct have been appointed by developer Acorn Property Group to deliver the regeneration of Alliance House, an exciting residential development in Bristol’s city centre.
Low-carbon projects in Cornwall get funding from new scheme
A total of 14 projects aiming to boost greener living around Cornwall have been given funding from a new Cornwall Council scheme.
Sedgemoor Crematorium supports local charities
Three local charities and organisations have been given donations totalling more than £7,500 by Sedgemoor Crematorium, which it raised as part of its metal recycling scheme.
Virtual workshop to explore loss, grief and bereavement
A virtual workshop exploring themes of grief, loss and bereavement is being held on Tuesday 16 March to help people deal with issues surrounding death.
Clarke Willmott advises on sale of WPL Limited
Wastewater treatment business WPL Limited has been acquired by Marlowe plc in a deal representing an enterprise value of £10 million.
Fish bar staff make no bones about tricky orders
The staff of a Wellington fish and chip shop have won praise for their helpful attitude from a local dementia care home for ‘making no bones’ about taking long and complicated orders and never complaining if the order has to be changed.
Lawyers help secure £37 million loan for housing association
Lawyers at Cardiff firm Clarke Willmott LLP have helped secure a £37 million loan for Cardiff Community Housing Association (CCHA).
Holiday rush has started in the South West
Retired people in the South West have been booking holidays for later in the year in large numbers after receiving their vaccinations, according to the region’s leading coach operator Bakers Dolphin.
Former school site will remain an asset for Dorset
Dorset Council has bought the former St Mary’s School site near Shaftesbury for £10.05m excluding taxes and fees.
‘Prevention is better than cure’ says Cornwall Council as more than 22,500 potholes repaired in 2020
Cornwall Council has called for better funding for Cornwall’s roads in order to put an end to the blight of potholes, after the latest figures show that highways crews repaired around 62 a day in 2020.