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  Queen’s Speech: business will welcome ‘less is more’ approach, says Business West

  Commenting on the Queen’s Speech Phil Smith, Managing Director of Business West, said: “On balance, businesses will welcome the limited p...

  All Areas 08.05.13 Government, Business, Policy

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  Elections: will results impact on business?

  Commenting on the local election, Phil Smith, Managing Director of Business West said: “Local election day is always quite interesting, b...

  All Areas 03.05.13 Policy, Government

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  ‘Hope’ is not a strategy – business calls for a Budget to deliver action

  Phil Smith, MD of Business West calls on the government to stop relying on ’hope’ as a strategy and deliver now on existing promises as w...

  All Areas 11.03.13 Policy, Government, Budget

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  “Time to Invest in the South West”, says Business West

  A recent transport survey by Business West, in partnership with South West Chambers of Commerce (SWCC), shows that recent disruptions to ...

  All Areas 08.03.13 Transport, Chambers Of Commerce, Policy

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  GDP figures a further blow to business confidence

  Phil Smith, Managing Director of Business West, comments on the preliminary GDP figures for Q4 2012.

  All Areas 28.01.13 Policy, Economy, Business

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  UK recovery still faltering

  Tessa Coombes, Policy Director at Business West has commented on recent figures for inflation and production output.

  All Areas 17.01.13 Business West, Policy, Economy

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  Businesses confident, but growth remains weak: Quarterly Economic Survey

  The latest Quarterly Economic Survey released today (Tuesday) by Business West working with the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) shows ...

  All Areas 08.01.13 Business, Policy, Growth

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  The Chancellor’s Autumn Statement - Much Ado About Nothing?

  Commenting on the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement today Phil Smith, managing director of Business West said: “It is a good indicator of gov...

  All Areas 05.12.12 Government, Economy, Policy, Export, International Trade

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  Time to kick transport projects into high gear

  Phil Smith, Managing Director of Business West, Comments on the map published today by British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).

  All Areas 26.11.12 Transport, Policy, British Chambers Of Commerce

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  Mayor will ensure strong voice with government

  Comments on the newly elected mayor for Bristol, by Michael Bothamley, President of Bristol Chamber of Commerce & Initiative

  All Areas 19.11.12 Bristol, Elected Mayor, Policy