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BUILDING BACK BETTER
The pandemic has created a vast agile working experiment that may permanently change the office environment.
Why sustainable purpose-built student accommodation schemes matter
Students are increasingly motivated by decarbonisation and this raises practical, investment and legal considerations for real estate
MS Rubric advises on sale of two vet practices VetPartners
Boutique law firm MS Rubric has advised on another two acquisitions in the veterinary sector.
Law firm helps secure units for homeless in Gloucester
A team from national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP has helped secure unused buildings in Gloucester to be used as accommodation for rough sleepers.
Crematoria to broadcast special service for Mother’s Day
Lockdown restrictions will still be in place for Mother’s Day but Westerleigh Group is determined to make sure families are able to celebrate their loved ones.
Budget 2021 - The calm before the storm for individuals
Given the focus in this Budget on tackling Coronavirus by protecting jobs and focusing on economic recovery, the tax changes for individuals were largely limited to freezing specific allowances and tax bands until 2026.
Does your will cover the ‘What ifs’?
Probate case highlights importance of comprehensive planning
New Sedgemoor Crematorium manager has found her true vocation
The new site manager of Sedgemoor Crematorium, near Bridgwater, said she believes she has found her true vocation.
A Budget designed to support growth and investment for entrepreneurs
The Government is seeking to lay the foundations for a recovery driven by the private sector and, for entrepreneurs, the announcements focused on recovery, growth & support rather than increasing taxes.
Exciting times ahead for Mama Bear's as new MD is announced
Mama Bear’s Day Nursery & Pre-School group has announced the appointment of a new Managing Director marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the business.
Roadmap out of lockdown 3 - Considerations for employers
The Prime Minister's four-step roadmap will "cautiously" ease lockdown restrictions in England.
What goes on behind the scenes in a fertility clinic?
Healthcare Science Week 2021 - an annual celebration of the many aspects of healthcare science, 5-14 March this year - includes local input from Bristol Centre for Reproductive Medicine (BCRM) with an invitation for members of the public to find out about the fascinating work done by the fertility specialists who help create viable embryos to be used in IVF.
Singing to raise the spirits at Somerset Nursing Home
With most group singing sessions still unavailable to most of the population, residents in a Bridgwater care home are among the lucky few who are able to enjoy a communal sing-song and all the feel-good benefits associated with it.
Newquay project gets £65,000 boost from green fund
A community project in Newquay is being given a boost through a grant delivered by Cornwall Council.
Pub fined for breaking lockdown rules
A pub in Cornwall has been fined £1,000 after people were found drinking alcohol inside the premises during lockdown.
Bristol hotel is ‘Hybrid Ready’
A Bristol hotel has become part of a global network officially approved by the Hilton group as being able to accommodate the new way people meet and celebrate.
Stamp Duty boost for Bristol home buyers
People buying new homes at The Chocolate Factory in Greenbank, Bristol will be the first in the country to benefit from the Chancellor’s decision to extend the Stamp Duty Holiday by three months and introduce a new mortgage guarantee scheme.
Bristol hoteliers say budget measures help – but challenging times lie ahead
Hoteliers in Bristol have cautiously welcomed the support for their sector which was outlined in the 2021 budget.
Wife awarded compensation for housework in divorce settlement
Specialist family lawyer Laura Bond from national firm Clarke Willmott LLP examines the recent case of a housewife awarded compensation for the domestic chores she undertook during her marriage in China and looks at how the law compares in England and Wales.