Chancellor Meets BCC Business Council
Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, met with the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Business Council this morning (Wednesday 11th Dec), to discuss October’s Budget and the Government’s long-term plans to boost growth.
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Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, met with the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Business Council this morning (Wednesday 11th Dec), to discuss October’s Budget and the Government’s long-term plans to boost growth.
A new Global Britain report from the British Chambers of Commerce, of which Business West is a key player, is urging the Government to get the UK match fit for a more fractious era in trade. The report has 26 recommendations focussed on export growth, trade alliances, investment and economic diplomacy, regulatory reform and infrastructure. Its top asks include:
An alliance of leading organisations, including Business West, has launched an ambitious charitable programme to “make loneliness a stranger.”
Sir David McMurtry, one of the titans of Gloucestershire business, has died aged 84.
On December 4th, members of the Bristol Initiative convened at We The Curious for the final quarterly meeting of 2024. This event provided an opportunity to reflect on the year’s achievements and outline priorities for 2025, with a focus on collaboration and addressing the key challenges facing the city and region.
It was with some incredulity that I wrote several months ago about a poll that claimed one in ten young people never intend to start work.
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Gloucestershire faces a big shake-up in its six District Councils and the County Council as councillors brace themselves for changes with the government’s White Paper on Devolution out soon.
Last week, the Bristol Initiative partnered with member Arcadis to host a roundtable on Economic Growth and Investment in Bristol. Bringing together influential voices from key sectors - West of England Combined Authority, Atkins Realis, The Bristol Port Company, Evelyn Partners, Airbus, Bristol City Council, and more.