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Community has been kept in the loop on road

Good communication and transparency are two essentials of any big business project, particularly if it involves roads and local communities. A prime example of good communication is how Kier, the...
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 27.03.24
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BCC Press Release: Bold Thinking Needed To Keep UK At Top Table

The British Chambers of Commerce, of which Business West is a key player, has launched its Global Britain Challenge report to boost exports and channel overseas investment into the UK.  Among the 28...
Eleanor Ferrari
Eleanor Ferrari
Posted on: 27.03.24
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Celebrating the closing chapter in the life of Gloucestershire's Local Enterprise Partnership

“Change or you will be changed” was a mantra from the former ICI boss, Sir John Harvey-Jones. Readers of an older vintage like myself will remember he was probably the first business guru to have a...
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 19.03.24
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BCC Press Release: Mixed Signals On Labour Market Continue

Responding to the latest labour market data from the ONS, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director Public Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, of which Business West are key players, said:     “With...
Eleanor Ferrari
Eleanor Ferrari
Posted on: 12.03.24
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Jones Food Company Brings "Most Advanced" Vertical Farm to the Forest of Dean

James Lloyd-Jones is the man behind the world’s most advanced vertical farm right here in the Forest of Dean at Lydney. In an exclusive interview with Ian Mean, Business West Gloucestershire Director...
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 28.02.24
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BCC Press Release: Empowering Local Economies - A Key To UK Prosperity

The British Chambers of Commerce, of which Business West is a key player, has released its new Local Economy Of The Future report which sets out 16 policies that could transform the UK’s growth...
Eleanor Ferrari
Eleanor Ferrari
Posted on: 20.02.24
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BCC Press Release: Chancellor Must Outline Sustainable Growth Plan

The BCC is calling for the Chancellor to use next month’s Budget to work in partnership with business to develop a sustainable growth plan.
Eleanor Ferrari
Eleanor Ferrari
Posted on: 16.02.24
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BCC Press Release: Inflation Remains a Real Concern for Business

Responding to the latest inflation figures from the ONS, Alex Veitch, Director of Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, of which Business West is a key player, said:  “Businesses need price...
Eleanor Ferrari
Eleanor Ferrari
Posted on: 14.02.24
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BCC Press Release: Business Fears Over Number Not Seeking Work 

Responding to the latest labour market data from ONS, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director Public Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said:    “Fewer vacancies show the labour market is softening but...
Eleanor Ferrari
Eleanor Ferrari
Posted on: 13.02.24
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