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Loop South West
Relaxation of immigration rules for bricklayers and carpenters welcomed
Mar 17

Mar 17 Relaxation of immigration rules for bricklayers and carpenters welcomed

Loop South West
Business, News, Recruitment

Design and construction specialist Dan Grimshaw from Hinton Charterhouse, near Bath, has welcomed the news that bricklayers and carpenters are to be added to the list of trades with shortages and that rules governing migrant workers are to be loosened.

Monthly company insolvencies increase 17 per cent year-on-year
Mar 16

Mar 16 Monthly company insolvencies increase 17 per cent year-on-year

Loop South West
Business, Finance, News, Professional Services

Data published today by the Insolvency Service shows that the number of registered company insolvencies in February 2023 was 1,783. This was 17 per cent higher than in the same month in the previous year.

Charlotte’s progress promotes the benefits of investing in people
Mar 15

Mar 15 Charlotte’s progress promotes the benefits of investing in people

Loop South West
Business, Food & Drink, Hospitality, Lifestyle, News, Recruitment, Travel

Charlotte Huxtable has been promoted to the position of Business Development Manager at the DoubleTree by Hilton Bristol City Centre.

Redcliffe Homes sponsors new rugby shirts for Sheldon School 1ST XV
Mar 14

Mar 14 Redcliffe Homes sponsors new rugby shirts for Sheldon School 1ST XV

Loop South West
Business, Events, Lifestyle, News, Property, Sport

Excitement is building for the rescheduled final game of the 2022/3 schools’ rugby season to decide the winners the County Cup which has finally been arranged for 22 March at 1.30pm on the artificial grass pitch at Chippenham RFC.

Calling on tech founders and investors to attend trade mission to Hong Kong
Mar 13

Mar 13 Calling on tech founders and investors to attend trade mission to Hong Kong

Loop South West
Business, News, Technology, Events, Exporting, Finance

Tech West England Advocates (TWEA) is inviting tech founders and investors from across the West of England and the UK to join them to explore Hong Kong’s exciting tech ecosystem during a trade mission later this year.

Osborne Clarke advises Fintern on Abound's £500m funding to accelerate growth of affordable loans
Mar 12

Mar 12 Osborne Clarke advises Fintern on Abound's £500m funding to accelerate growth of affordable loans

Loop South West
Professional Services, News, Legal, Business

Bristol-based lawyers at Osborne Clarke have advised Fintern on its consumer arm Abound, a personal lending start-up that uses artificial intelligence and open banking to provide more accurate and affordable loans, as it raises up to £500 million to turbocharge its growth.  

Local artists to be showcased at third BS5 Art Trail
Mar 11

Mar 11 Local artists to be showcased at third BS5 Art Trail

Loop South West
Arts, Attractions, Events, Lifestyle, News

Local artists will have the chance to showcase their work as the popular BS5 Art Trail returns for its third year and The Chocolate Factory visitor centre in Greenbank has confirmed it will once again be one of the venues.

Five budget pledges that would benefit business
Mar 10

Mar 10 Five budget pledges that would benefit business

Loop South West
Business, News, Professional Services, Finance

“Jeremy Hunt’s Autumn Statement sought to restore the UK’s financial credibility, tackle the cost of living crisis and reduce inflation. It was a pretty bleak affair by anyone’s standards and the outlook for UK business in the short term looked grim.

Bristol’s hospitality heroes shine on biggest awards night yet
Mar 9

Mar 9 Bristol’s hospitality heroes shine on biggest awards night yet

Loop South West
Awards, Business, Events, Food & Drink, Hospitality, News

The latest Night Of The Stars event to honour Bristol’s hospitality heroes has been hailed the ‘biggest and best yet’ by organisers.

Guide dog visits Wellington dementia care home
Mar 7

Mar 7 Guide dog visits Wellington dementia care home

Loop South West
Care, News

Residents of a dementia care home in Wellington responded with lively interest to a recent visit by a local guide dog user, accompanied with her canine companion, who shared with them her experience of life with the support of a guide dog.

Martyn's Law will place greater responsibility on property owners to address security concerns
Mar 5

Mar 5 Martyn's Law will place greater responsibility on property owners to address security concerns

Loop South West
Business, Legal, News, Professional Services, Property

Following the Manchester Arena bombing in 2017, the government is set to introduce legislation that will place greater responsibility on property owners to address security concerns and scale up preparedness for any future attacks. 

Mother’s Day memorial offer at Westerleigh Crematorium
Mar 4

Mar 4 Mother’s Day memorial offer at Westerleigh Crematorium

Loop South West
Culture, Lifestyle, News

Westerleigh Cemetery & Crematorium has an extra special way to help people remember and pay tribute to their maternal loved ones.

New fast merch service for bands, festivals and promoters
Mar 2

Mar 2 New fast merch service for bands, festivals and promoters

Loop South West
Business, Events, News

A new service that enables promoters, festivals and bands to get quality promotional clothing printed in 24 hours was launched at the Merchandise World event in Coventry.

LAWYERS SUPPORT “CODE RED” ENCEPHALITIS CAMPAIGN
Mar 1

Mar 1 LAWYERS SUPPORT “CODE RED” ENCEPHALITIS CAMPAIGN

Loop South West
Business, Legal, Charity

A Bristol law firm illuminated its head office in red to help shed light on encephalitis, a potentially devastating infection of the brain.

Bristol welcomes Chinese Year Of The Rabbit
Feb 27

Feb 27 Bristol welcomes Chinese Year Of The Rabbit

Loop South West
Business, Culture, Events, Food & Drink, News

Figures from Bristol’s business and education communities came together to attend a celebration for the Chinese Year of the Rabbit.

Endometriosis Action Month: When should you request a referral for possible Endometriosis?
Feb 26

Feb 26 Endometriosis Action Month: When should you request a referral for possible Endometriosis?

Loop South West
Health, News, Fertility

Campaigners are gearing up for this year’s Endometriosis Action Month, with the aim of highlighting the real impact of living with the condition, including its impact on mental health and personal finances, and to pave the way for those with diagnosed or suspected endometriosis to get the support they need.

Trio of senior appointments at Clarke Willmott
Feb 25

Feb 25 Trio of senior appointments at Clarke Willmott

Loop South West
Business, Legal, News, Recruitment, Professional Services

National law firm Clarke Willmott LLP has made three senior appointments as it looks to build on its most successful year ever.

New hope for women experiencing recurrent miscarriage
Feb 24

Feb 24 New hope for women experiencing recurrent miscarriage

Loop South West
Health, News, Fertility

New evidence has come to light indicating that treatment using PICSI (Physiological Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection) may reduce the chance of miscarriage for a select group of patients, namely those with a history of miscarriage or advanced maternal age, according to Sophia Seabrook, an embryologist at Bristol Centre for Reproductive Medicine (BCRM). 

Farleigh Fields plan scrapped
Feb 22

Feb 22 Farleigh Fields plan scrapped

Loop South West
Science & Nature, Property, News, Politics, Lifestyle, Local Authority, Heritage, History, Health, Food & Drink, Farming, Environment, Agriculture

Persimmon South West has withdrawn its planning application to build a housing estate on Farleigh Fields, Backwell.

Clarke Willmott acts for building society on £50 million loan for energy efficient homes
Feb 21

Feb 21 Clarke Willmott acts for building society on £50 million loan for energy efficient homes

Loop South West
Business, Environment, Finance, News, Professional Services, Legal

Law firm Clarke Willmott LLP has advised Cardiff-based Principality Commercial (part of Principality Building Society) on a £50 million loan agreement to Pobl Group to provide 10,000 energy-efficient homes in Wales. 

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