Skills Must Remain the Focus as Labour Market Cools
Responding to the latest labour market data published by ONS this morning, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director Public Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said:
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Responding to the latest labour market data published by ONS this morning, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director Public Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said:
Responding to the latest ONS Trade figures published this morning, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said:
Supply chain security, trade deals, tariffs and planning permission were the big issues during the BCC’s 5-day mission to the US to promote business and investment.
Recently we have been introducing you to all the members of our Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) team. This week we spoke to Matt Tudge who heads up the team and is Head of Skills Planning at Business West. We asked about why the LSIPs are so important, what a typical week looks like in Matt's role and what his idea of a perfect Sunday is.
For every business, building a strong brand identity is key to pushing your products and services onto the market. With compelling and memorable visuals, you’ll have greater success at reaching your target audience and, ultimately, growing your profit margins and online reach.
Saudi Arabia joins the ATA Carnet scheme on 1st June 2024 and the Philippines joins on 15th July 2024 The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has officially welcomed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Republic of the Philippines to its ATA Carnet International Guaranteeing Chain (ATA Chain). This inclusion signifies the global expansion of the ATA Carnet system, which facilitates duty-free and tax-free temporary admission of goods for up to a year. This initiative will be operational in Saudi Arabia from 1st June 2024, and in the Philippines from 15th July 2024, bringing the total number of participating regions to 81. Saudi Customs will accept ATA Carnets for goods used in exhibitions, fairs, and similar events (in accordance with Annex B1 of the Istanbul Convention). Saudi Arabia is a popular hub for expos, conferences, and exhibitions, and with Riyadh hosting the World Expo in 2030, this inclusion is timely.
A lively roundtable discussion on Artificial Intelligence (AI) recently took place at the Bristol offices of DAC Beachcroft, bringing together members of the Bristol Initiative. Chaired by Jenny Ablett, the event started with a presentation by Kate Loxton and Isabella McMeechan from DAC Beachcroft, offering insights into the current state of AI, its applications within their firm, and the evolving legal landscape surrounding AI in the UK, US, and EU.
Fiona is a Business Skills Advisor in our Local Skills Improvement Plan Team (LSIP). She can provide skills advice to businesses across Gloucestershire, Swindon & Wiltshire and the West of England, and help them navigate the skills landscape.
In the last year, Business West has been working hard to move from its previous shareholder model to being owned by its members. We were able to fully transition to this member-owned model in 2023, and one of our first actions was to schedule an AGM to start a direct dialogue with our new shareholders, the members of the Business West network of regional chambers of commerce. The meeting, held at historic cultural venue Watershed in Bristol, was marked by insightful discussions, reflections on past achievements, and a forward-looking vision for the future.