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Appeal to find first IVF babies conceived and born in Bristol
Nov 3

Nov 3 Appeal to find first IVF babies conceived and born in Bristol

Loop South West
Business, Fertility, History, News, Lifestyle

An unusual appeal is being launched in the West Country: to find the first people conceived and born in Bristol as the result of IVF so they can be included in celebrations to mark 40 years since the first IVF baby was born in the city back in 1984.

Company insolvencies continue to climb
Nov 2

Nov 2 Company insolvencies continue to climb

Loop South West
Business, Professional Services, News, Finance

New data published today by The Insolvency Service shows that in Q3 of 2023 there were 6,208 (seasonally adjusted) registered company insolvencies.

World Fertility Day to Shine a Spotlight on Fertility Challenges and Solutions
Nov 1

Nov 1 World Fertility Day to Shine a Spotlight on Fertility Challenges and Solutions

Loop South West
Fertility, Health, Lifestyle, News, Technology, Science & Nature

World Fertility Day 2023 has the theme of “Fertility for All” focussing on equal access to fertility treatment for people around the world.

Spooky fun and games at Butterfly Lodge
Oct 31

Oct 31 Spooky fun and games at Butterfly Lodge

Loop South West
Care, Lifestyle, News

Residents and staff at a Plymouth dementia care home have been proving that the younger generation does not have a monopoly on Halloween fun.

Intergenerational fun at Bridgwater care home
Oct 30

Oct 30 Intergenerational fun at Bridgwater care home

Loop South West
Business, Care, Health, Lifestyle, News

 Visits from children at Bridgwater’s Little Montessori House nursery are proving to have a rejuvenating effect on the residents of the town’s Avalon Nursing Home.

Evelyn Partners hosts technology trends panel
Oct 28

Oct 28 Evelyn Partners hosts technology trends panel

Loop South West
Business, Finance, News, Professional Services, Technology

Financial outlay on technology is not enough on its own to secure buy-in when it comes to technological transformation in businesses – managers need to be “evangelists” for change.

Offboarding – how to ensure a smooth transition to leaving day
Oct 27

Oct 27 Offboarding – how to ensure a smooth transition to leaving day

Loop South West
Business, Legal, News, Professional Services

While employers generally understand the importance of on-boarding, specialist employment lawyers are highlighting the equal importance of off-boarding and ensuing a smooth transition period between the time an employee hands in their resignation notice and the day that they leave the business.

New transport at Chestnut Lodge for individual outings
Oct 26

Oct 26 New transport at Chestnut Lodge for individual outings

Loop South West
Care, Business, Culture, Health, Lifestyle, News, Travel

Staff and residents Yeovil’s newest care home are thrilled to have taken delivery of a wheelchair-accessible Peugeot Horizon, acquired with the specific purpose of making it easy to transport individuals around the town for one-on-one activities at favourite places. 

South West sees 10 per cent rise in distressed businesses as IFT warns of more challenging times ahead
Oct 25

Oct 25 South West sees 10 per cent rise in distressed businesses as IFT warns of more challenging times ahead

Loop South West
Business, Finance, News

The South West is among the top five English regions with the highest number of distressed businesses, according to new research by The Institute for Turnaround (IFT). 

Natural Academy launches winter event series focussed on connecting to nature
Oct 24

Oct 24 Natural Academy launches winter event series focussed on connecting to nature

Loop South West
Care, Education, Events, Environment, Health, Lifestyle, News, Science & Nature

Natural Academy in North Somerset has launched a wintering well event series aimed at providing seasonal support and giving people a chance to reflect and connect with nature this December.

Clock change is time to review safety
Oct 24

Oct 24 Clock change is time to review safety

Loop South West
Business, News, Science & Nature, Technology

Safety specialists have called on construction, logistics and industrial businesses to look at how the clocks going back on Sunday (October 29) will impact them and to act to mitigate the increased risk of accidents.

Bristol fertility expert welcomes watchdog's new grading system
Oct 23

Oct 23 Bristol fertility expert welcomes watchdog's new grading system

Loop South West
Business, Health, News, Fertility

A Bristol fertility specialist has welcomed the news that fertility treatment 'add-ons' are to be colour-coded by the official watchdog, the Human Fertility and Embryology Authority (HFEA), to highlight any that are unproven or unsafe.

Bristol hoteliers join call for business rates support
Oct 22

Oct 22 Bristol hoteliers join call for business rates support

Loop South West
Business, Events, Food & Drink, Hospitality, News, Property, Politics

Hoteliers in Bristol are adding their voices to calls for the Chancellor to take action to prevent a huge business rates bill next April.

Top rankings for Clarke Willmott’s South West office in 2024 Chambers and Partners guideUIDE
Oct 21

Oct 21 Top rankings for Clarke Willmott’s South West office in 2024 Chambers and Partners guideUIDE

Loop South West
Business, Legal, News, Professional Services

National law firm Clarke Willmott LLP has been recognised in the latest Chambers and Partners guide which ranks the UK’s top lawyers and organisations.

British Citizen Youth Award for Letters to Heaven post box founder
Oct 20

Oct 20 British Citizen Youth Award for Letters to Heaven post box founder

Loop South West
Awards, Business, News

A girl whose wish to connect with her late grandparents led to the installation of memorial post boxes at crematoria throughout the UK has received a British Citizen Youth Award Medal of Honour.

Implications of bank of mum  and dad
Oct 19

Oct 19 Implications of bank of mum and dad

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

Claire Johnson, a partner in Clarke Willmott’s private capital team, looks at the implications associated with the so-called ‘Bank of Mum and Dad’ and how parents can make informed choices about contributing to their child’s property purchase.

Mentor Digital creates new website and branding for NGA
Oct 18

Oct 18 Mentor Digital creates new website and branding for NGA

Loop South West
Business, News

Award-winning Bristol-based agency Mentor Digital has designed and developed a new website and branding for the National Governance Association (NGA).

Osborne Clarke upskills with carbon literacy training
Oct 17

Oct 17 Osborne Clarke upskills with carbon literacy training

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

International legal practice Osborne Clarke is rolling out a tailored carbon literacy course in the UK as part of its ongoing commitment to reach net zero.

Novia SIPP compensation: Lawyers urge clients of platform to act now
Oct 16

Oct 16 Novia SIPP compensation: Lawyers urge clients of platform to act now

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

Following the announcement that investment platform Novia Financial has set aside millions to cover compensation claims, specialist financial services lawyers are urging anyone who has investments with the platform to act now.

Clarke Willmott announces national charity partner as part of new community strategy
Oct 16

Oct 16 Clarke Willmott announces national charity partner as part of new community strategy

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

Law firm Clarke Willmott LLP has announced a national charity partnership to launch its focus on a community strategy support for social mobility. It’s part of a wider commitment as a firm to its ESG plans.

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