Today's South West business news from Insider |
| Revised plans revealed for huge Bristol scheme | Updated plans for a new neighbourhood earmarked for Bristol's historic former Filton Airfield have been submitted. The Brabazon scheme is forecast to create more than £5bn of added economic value, with sufficient commercial space to support about 30,000 jobs.
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| Ask the Expert: Why does IR35 continue to impact businesses? | Dan Todd, an associate director in employment tax at Deloitte, examines the ongoing impact of the IR35 rule changes for hiring off-payroll labour that came into effect in April 2021, exploring the importance of compliance and how best to navigate the challenges of effective workforce resourcing.
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| Parenthood support app secures £1m funding | The Gloucestershire-headquartered company behind a breastfeeding and early parenthood support app – which was founded by a CGI specialist who worked on the likes of Gravity and Blade Runner 2049 – has raised £1m.
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| Business Matters: Aztec 1000, designing a 'fabric first' approach | Ed Hayden from Scott Brownrigg says the firm believes that the first step in achieving true sustainability is to retain as much of the existing material as is practically possible and to build passive energy and carbon saving strategies into the layout and fabric of the building. Alongside the requirements of BREEAM and in achieving lower carbon emissions, it is critical for this redevelopment to adopt a flexible and adaptive design, as it will reduce on-going energy costs.
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| Roundtable: South West 42 Under 42 | Our roundtable discussion gathered together business leaders profiled this year or previously in our '42 under 42' showcase. Over the course of a fascinating hour, the speakers explored how the culture and purpose of a business matters more than ever following a long period of flux and uncertainty that has upended certain norms.
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