Taxation
The Gatekeepers of Whitehall: HMRC’s Power Grab
The Government does not trust the market, it does not trust the professions, and it certainly does not trust the taxpayer.
South West
Energy Policy
The Complacency Premium
A sensible energy policy would walk and chew gum at the same time – something one doubts any member of the front bench is capable of.
Wapping Wharf
The Soul of a City is Not a Museum Piece
The recent approval of the Wapping Wharf North plot by Bristol City Council marks a significant milestone in a 20-year regeneration vision for the city's Floating Harbour.
Infrastructure
From Concorde to Concerts: The Rebirth of Filton
The announcement of the 20,000-capacity Aviva Arena at the historic Brabazon Hangars marks a decisive shift from public sector indecision to private sector ambition.
Britsol Airport
Bristol’s Ascent: A Question of Ambition
WECA's plan for a Bristol Airport fixed link is vital for the South West's economic potential and unlocking routes to Nort America and the Middle East would be transformative.
Coastal Enterprise
The Slow Strangulation of the South West: How Government Policy is Killing Coastal Enterprise
The businesses of the South West are asking for a government that is on their side, not on their back.
Save Our Pubs
The Paucity of the Chancellor’s Gift: A Closer Look at the Government’s Pub Relief Package
A one-off discount of £1,650 is a pittance … an insolvency tsunami is heading our way.