Federation of Small Businesses responded to the UK and EU’s summit conclusions.
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StudioHIVE gets the green light for new mixed-use development in North Somerset
Ambitious plans to transform a Grade II listed former pub and grounds into new offices, a business centre, serviced accommodation, a community hub and homes have been approved by North Somerset Council.
'Not all doom and gloom’ in the residential land market
With uncertainty in the residential land market over the past few years and a bit of a shaky start to the year so far, it has been a tough playing field for UK housebuilders.
Bristol hoteliers concerned over ‘tourist tax’ plans
Hoteliers in Bristol say a ‘tourist tax’ could put people off from visiting the city and be a disastrous blow to their businesses.
10 Downing Street call up for Bristol florist Alla
A Bristol florist who opened her shop only four short weeks ago, says she was ‘honoured’ to provide floral displays for an important event at 10 Downing Street.
Cuts to Bristol Archives will damage the city, says charity
Plans by Bristol City Council to shrink the service offered by Bristol Archives, are “short-sighted” and a “false economy”, says an independent charity.
Bristol hoteliers hope ‘Halloween budget’ is not the stuff of nightmares
Hoteliers in Bristol hope this month’s budget – coming the day before Halloween – is not the stuff of nightmares for struggling hospitality businesses.
Dorset, Somerset, and Wiltshire Councils will submit expressions of interest in devolution, in response to a request from government, seeking to unlock greater powers and resources for the area.
Cornish Assembly and controls on second homes among the priorities in new manifesto for Cornwall
A Cornish Assembly, strict action on Cornwall’s housing crisis, and official recognition of Cornish people’s ethnic minority status are among the key priorities that have been identified by residents in a new manifesto.
Hoteliers want show of support ahead of General Election
Hoteliers in Bristol say politicians who want their votes in next month’s General Election need to show significant more support for the hospitality sector.
High-tech soil science lab secures £574k Good Growth investment
A new high-tech laboratory to help farmers, growers and horticulturalists in Cornwall manage their land and soils more sustainably and productively is being established at the Eden Project.
How the King's Speech may affect your favourite influencer
Social Media influencers like Molly Mae Hague and KSI should have been listening to the King’s Speech with interest according to lawyers, who say the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill mentioned, will have a huge impact on the way their work is regulated.
Change enables prescribing of controlled drugs by paramedic independent prescribers
The UK Government has made the regulatory changes to the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001 to allow paramedic independent prescribers to prescribe and administer, and direct others to administer, the following five controlled drugs: Morphine sulfate, Diazepam, Midazolam, Lorazepam and Codeine phosphate.
Predictable working pattern request: A right for the future
New legislation recently received Royal Assent which permits workers who do not have clear and predictable working patterns to request this from their employers.
'Being Care Experienced’ becomes a protected characteristic in Dorset
Young people in Dorset leaving care will face less of a disadvantage, following approval by Dorset Council to make being care experienced a protected characteristic.
What tax measures could be expected under a Labour government
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves set out her tax priorities at the recent Labour Party conference.
Bristol hoteliers join call for business rates support
Hoteliers in Bristol are adding their voices to calls for the Chancellor to take action to prevent a huge business rates bill next April.
Bristol hoteliers renew calls for urgent Airbnb clampdown
Hoteliers in Bristol are renewing calls for tighter regulations and restrictions to be imposed on Airbnb properties which affect both the hospitality sector and the rental market.
What effect will the Budget have on UK immigration?
The stated priority of the chancellor’s Spring Budget last week was to grow the economy.
Farleigh Fields plan scrapped
Persimmon South West has withdrawn its planning application to build a housing estate on Farleigh Fields, Backwell.