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A new deal with Europe: what are the key areas concerning business?

The Withdrawal Agreement that came into effect on 31 January provides for business-as-usual trading arrangements between the UK and the EU until the end of 2020. However, much could change thereafter...
Rohan Roy
Rohan Roy
Business West
Posted on: 04.02.20
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Business West responds to UK’s official departure from the EU

As the UK marks its official departure from the European Union, and the start of an 11- month transition period, Phil Smith, Managing Director of Business West responds.
Kye Parkin
Kye Parkin
Business West
Posted on: 31.01.20
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Business West responds to the 2019 general election result

phil_smith_-_managing_director_-_business_west.jpg Reacting to the news of the 2019 general election result, Phil Smith, Managing Director at Business West, comments: “The general election result...
Kye Parkin
Kye Parkin
Business West
Posted on: 13.12.19
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Business Priorities for the next UK Government: Brexit

Businesses face mounting economic uncertainty in light of the UK's fluid political situation, and as we head into 2020 with a new government in place, it is vitally important to outline what measures...
Phil Smith
Phil Smith
Business West
Posted on: 06.12.19
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Trading Through Brexit scoops prestigious British Chambers award

Business West has scooped the ‘Most Effective Campaigning’ award at the annual British Chambers of Commerce awards for its pioneering ‘ Trading Through Brexit ’ (TTB) campaign. Brexit represents the...
Kye Parkin
Kye Parkin
Business West
Posted on: 29.11.19
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5 business priorities for the next UK government

It has been just two-and-a-half years since the previous election, but the political environment has shifted from bad to worse. Everything and nothing has happened in politics. Businesses in the...
Phil Smith
Phil Smith
Business West
Posted on: 27.11.19
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Major new funding to support firms’ Brexit preparations

Business West has been chosen to offer Brexit support and a signposting service to businesses across Bristol, Bath, Gloucestershire, Swindon and Wiltshire. As the largest business support...
Kye Parkin
Kye Parkin
Business West
Posted on: 23.10.19
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Your top 9 Brexit business questions answered

We've helped over 1000 businesses get prepared for Brexit over the last year, answering questions on how leaving the EU may impact their business and providing vital guidance and resources. While...
Kye Parkin
Kye Parkin
Business West
Posted on: 15.10.19
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HMRC accelerates 95,000 firms onto simplified import procedures following British Chambers pressure

Following success in persuading the government to automatically issue EORI numbers to businesses, British Chambers of Commerce has now secured government action for businesses in Transitional...
Tom Smith
Tom Smith
Posted on: 15.10.19
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