Bristol bosses say economic grass is greener on their own side
Bosses in some of Bristol’s key industries are increasingly confident about their growth prospects despite feeling less optimistic about a UK-wide recovery
Bosses in some of Bristol’s key industries are increasingly confident about their growth prospects despite feeling less optimistic about a UK-wide recovery
Bristol has one of the highest shares – 8% – and fastest growth rates of government sector relocations in England.
Most medium-sized businesses in Bristol and across the South West are upbeat about their prospects over the next 18 months.
The Coalition Government’s ‘localisation’ policies could spark a wave of nimbyism and have a detrimental impact on Bristol’s development as a hotbed of innovation, business leaders have warned.
Chancellor George Osborne unveils his first Budget this afternoon with experts warning that, for most people and businesses, things are going to get a lot worse.
The South West risks becoming the poor relation of English regions unless it acts quickly to save money draining out of the area, the new chair of the South West Stakeholders warns today.
Bosses at more than half of the South West’s mid-sized firms believe their sector is still in recession, according to research published by accountants and business advisers Grant Thornton.
The South West could experience a dramatic increase in business failures later this year despite better-than-expected figures in 2009
Transforming the economy, increasing social mobility and preserving individual freedom should be the main priorities for the next Government, Tory politician David Davis told a Bristol event.
Businesses in Bristol have given broad support for the Chancellor’s help for the economy in today’s Budget, but criticisms remain over tax and personal allowances.
