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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.
Cornwall Council launches new initiative to help local builders develop new homes
Cornwall Council has succeeded in bidding to take part in a new initiative that will help smaller local building companies develop new affordable homes for local people.
Westerleigh Group supports animal rescue centre
A Bristol-based charity which helps, heals and homes thousands of vulnerable animals every year has received a welcome cash gift from the Westerleigh Group.
Online ticketing holds key to control in pandemic
A 90-acre country park and adventure centre in Devon has introduced on-line ticketing technology to support its re-opening plans as it gears up for a rush of visitors when lockdown ends.
Care Home staff and families support Plymouth foodbank
Staff and families of residents at dementia care home Butterfly Lodge in St Budeaux, Plymouth, have been coming together to collect items for Plymouth Foodbank.
Lawyers warn of lasting consequences of DIY wills
Specialist private client solicitors at a national law firm are warning people about the lasting consequences of making a DIY will rather than enlisting the help of a professional adviser.
Lockdown start-up netiro provides innovative new professional services platform
Two successful Bristol entrepreneurs have joined forces to launch netiro – a flexible new professional services platform that allows partners to be their own boss and manage their lifestyle.
What Brexit changes mean for business
Specialist commercial lawyer Amy Peacey looks at some of the implications of Brexit since the transition period ended, particularly on businesses importing and exporting goods.
Budget Wishlist - Seven Areas for Change
Tax partner at Smith & Williamson Julia Rosenbloom calls on the Chancellor to use his speech on 3rd March to bring about increased wealth transfer to younger generations, along with a series of temporary tax reliefs that would provide a much-needed boost to struggling areas of the economy.
Extra help for families to remember lost loved ones
Families who have memorials at crematoria run by the Westerleigh Group are being offered an extra year free of charge.
Roadmap leads to short-term pain for long-term gain for hoteliers
Hoteliers in Bristol say the government’s roadmap to recovery will lead to more short-term pain for their businesses – but will hopefully result in long-term gain.
Funeral Directors offer flexible planning to support families during lockdown
A Bristol funeral directors has introduced a flexible way of working to help support families during the coronavirus pandemic.
Thanking colleagues on Care Worker Day
The activities team at a Wellington dementia care home made the most of National Care Worker Day on 19 February, both to celebrate the extraordinary efforts of colleagues over the past 12 challenging months, and also to provide an inspiring talking point for residents who have themselves worked in the care sector.
Mama Bears invests in fogging equipment to keep nurseries safe
A South West-based nursery group has invested in the latest anti-viral fogging equipment to keep its 24 settings safe.
What Finding Alice has taught us about the pitfalls of no will
ITV’s latest television drama Finding Alice has been a necessary diversion during these endless winter weeks of lockdown, but it has also provided a useful warning about the far-reaching consequences of a person’s sudden death, particularly when a will has not been put in place.
Dorset Council proposes to stop funding its Tourist Information Centres, looks at future options
Dorset Council will propose to stop funding their last three Tourist Information Centres (TICs) in Dorchester, Sherborne and Wareham that it currently runs, and to investigate alternative ways of providing these services in the future.
Bristol people invited to discover the ‘soul of the city’
People interested in the ‘hidden history’ of Bristol can now pre-order the first volume of an indispensable treasure trove of fascinating discoveries from the city’s rich and diverse past.
LAW FIRM PARTNERS WITH NFU FOR GREEN ENERGY WEBINAR
National law firm Clarke Willmott LLP hosted the first in a series of energy-focussed webinars, partnering with NFU Energy to look at green energy projects in the agricultural sector.