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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 and a board director of the Forest Economic Partn…
Ian Mean
28 February, 2024
Business West
We're excited to be hosting a wide range of activities to celebrate International Women's Day, aiming to inspire conversations and changes to make a real impact for women all year round. Our first activity of the year is our International Women's Day…
Eleanor Ferrari
28 February, 2024
Business West
We're grateful to the 104 customers who engaged with our International Trade customer satisfaction survey, carried out from December 7th 2023 to January 31st 2024. Your feedback is invaluable, offering us insights and suggestions to elevate our services.
Fiona Parsons
27 February, 2024
Business West
More than half (55%) of UK exporters say they have been impacted by disruption to shipping in the Red Sea. Over half (53%) of manufacturers and business-to-consumer service firms (such as retailers) also say they have been affected. The main impacts cited by businesses are increased costs and delays. New research by the British Chambers of Commerce's (BCC) Insights Unit has uncovered the scale of the impact on UK businesses caused by the disruption to shipping in the Red Sea. Almost two fifths (37%) of more than 1,000 firms surveyed overall for the research said they had been impacted - with exporters, manufacturers and B2C businesses (which include retailers and wholesalers) far more likely to report an impact.
Fiona Parsons
26 February, 2024
Business West
As the Cheltenham Cup (12 - 15th March 2024) races towards us and the equestrian calendar sets its sights on the 75th anniversary of the Badminton Horse Trials (8th-12th May 2024), excitement builds among the over 200,000 attendees who flock to each event. Observers, both on-site and from afar, may find themselves intrigued by the logistics of transporting top-tier racehorses, particularly in the post-Brexit landscape where the UK stands outside the EU.
Fiona Parsons
23 February, 2024
Business West
Lauren is the Business Engagement Lead in our Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) team. She is the key link between businesses and skills providers and is responsible for gathering intelligence from businesses on their future skills needs, plus assisting with analysis and interpretation of the data captured.
Anonymous Author
22 February, 2024
Business West
Implemented on 31st January 2024; changes for Irish Imports and Export Health Certificates The long-delayed next stage of the Border Target Operating Model (BTOM) was rolled out on January 31st, affecting many imports into the UK. Companies have been told to brace themselves and be prepared for changes to imports. Changes include the introduction of Export Health Certificates (EHC) needed for high and medium-risk animal products, plants, and plant products.
Joe Goldsworthy
22 February, 2024
Business West
Business West’s International Trade team have been nominated for Best Industry Champion alongside the likes of HSBC, Lloyds Bank and Standard Chartered, at the prestigious C4DTI (The Centre for Digital Trade and Innovation) Digital Trade Award 2024, which showcases and celebrates global best practice in trade digitalisation. Our International Trade Services team consists of 21 highly qualified trade specialists, led by three enthusiastic leaders. This team is renowned for providing exceptional support, with a proven track record of quick response times, as highlighted in a recent customer survey.
Fiona Parsons
21 February, 2024
Business West
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 potential by empowering businesses, communities and local government.
Eleanor Ferrari
20 February, 2024
Business West
