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Bristol Initiative Members Meet the Green Party: “We’re not all tree hugging hippies who hate business”

Last week, we brought together Bristol Initiative members to meet with Carla Denyer, Green Party Co-Leader and Green Party Councillor for Clifton Down, as well as Tony Dyer, Green Party Councillor...
Sam Harrison
Sam Harrison
Business West
Posted on: 14.02.24
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Learning from old hands

Last week I was privileged to attend a special service, in the presence of Her Majesty the Queen in Bath Abbey, to mark the 850th anniversary of the St John’s Foundation. She was accompanied by...
Ian Bell
Ian Bell
Business West
Posted on: 08.02.24
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Have businesses forgotten the S in ESG?

Last week, business leaders from the Bristol Initiative membership came together to discuss ESG – Environmental, Social and Governance. We were kindly hosted by Initiative member and leading UK law...
Sam Harrison
Sam Harrison
Business West
Posted on: 07.02.24
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BCC Publishes Blueprint To Drive Net-Zero Transition

The British Chambers of Commerce ‘Green Innovation Challenge’ report has outlined a series of proposals for policymakers, to help accelerate the UK’s transition to net-zero. Among the recommendations...
Eleanor Ferrari
Eleanor Ferrari
Posted on: 02.02.24
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BCC Welcomes Labour Tax Roadmap Plans

Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce said: “It is a very tough time for businesses at the moment and they urgently need stability and long-term certainty. “We...
Eleanor Ferrari
Eleanor Ferrari
Posted on: 02.02.24
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Costs rise for Hinkley Point C nuclear plant

It seems hardly believable that the cost of building our flagship nuclear plant, Hinkley Point C in Somerset, has now spiralled to as much as £46 billion. And it also means that the plant may not be...
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 30.01.24
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Sale of SGS Berkeley Campus to bring economic prosperity to the region

South Gloucestershire & Stroud College (SGS) is embarking on a transformative journey by signing Heads of Terms for a strategic disposal of their Gloucestershire Science and Technology Park at...
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 30.01.24
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Updates from RAU, Festival of Tomorrow and Swindon Futures at our Swindon and Wiltshire Initiative Meeting

Darren Brindley, Account Director for Swindon and Wiltshire Initiative, welcomed members and local businesses to our first meeting of the year.
Eleanor Ferrari
Eleanor Ferrari
Posted on: 24.01.24
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Interview with Camilla Rigby, Co-Founder & Joint CEO of the Women's Work Lab

We recently spoke with Camilla Rigby, the Co-Founder & Joint CEO of Women's Work Lab, celebrating the milestone of supporting over 300 mothers back into employment since 2020. Camilla shares the...
Sam Harrison
Sam Harrison
Business West
Posted on: 22.01.24
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