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National restrictions continue to significantly affect businesses across the country. While non-essential retail, hospitality and leisure businesses have had to temporarily close during lockdown,...
District council reports are often as dull as dishwater. But the one I have just been reading from Cotswold District Council is far from dull. It’s enterprising and exciting for businesses in the...
Air pollution has been a problem in Bristol and many UK cities for a long time. It affects everyone, in particular the young and old, and those with heart and lung conditions such as asthma. Nitrogen...
The organisations in Bristol which are leading the way in helping the city tackle climate change are forming a new group. The Climate Leaders Group, set up by Bristol Green Capital Partnership,...
Liam Ronan-Chlond, engagement lead at mixed-use property developer, First Base, explains why more developers should commit to delivering social value as part of their schemes – and build trust with...
As part of its commitment to active travel and tackling climate change, the Bristol & West of England Initiative has partnered with CyclingWorks Bristol to highlight the need for protected bike...
Business is, and always has been a speculative venture; trading risk for reward, and yes, sometimes businesspeople get it wrong, but the act of wealth creation, and the taxation that flows from it,...
In recent years, the conversation around mental health has grown and collectively we’ve become better at talking about it more openly. However, coronavirus has catapulted mental health right to the...
Companies are being encouraged to give their old computer equipment to help young learners struggling to do their schoolwork at home. The appeal for used desktop and laptop computers is being made by...
