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Business frustrated by Brexit ‘meaningful vote’ delay

Responding to the Prime Minister’s statement to the House of Commons on delaying Parliament’s ‘meaningful vote’ on the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement and Political Declaration, Phil Smith, Managing...
Posted on: 10.12.18
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Business West current position on Brexit news

Commenting on the current situation with Brexit, Phil Smith, managing director of Business West said: “Businesses were hoping that the Prime Minister’s deal would present some much needed certainty...
Tom Smith
Tom Smith
Posted on: 15.11.18
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Get ready for Brexit with Business West

As the Brexit negotiations enter a crucial phase, the level of noise coming out of Brussels and Westminster has reached fever pitch, making it increasingly difficult for businesses to plan for life...
Posted on: 23.10.18
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As a No Deal Brexit Grows More Likely – What Will be the Impact on Telecoms?

Following the recent Salzberg Conference when Teresa May’s so called “Chequers” proposals were rejected, the likelihood of a no deal Brexit has gone up considerably. Even if a Canada plus type trade...
Dave Millett
Dave Millett
Posted on: 23.10.18
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Bristol businesses get expert Brexit advice at Bristol Brexit Assembly

In the first of a series of meet-ups, members of Bristol’s business community came together at PwC's offices in Temple Quarter to discuss what changes Brexit might bring and what actions they can...
Rohan Roy
Rohan Roy
Business West
Posted on: 09.10.18
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Countdown to March 29 2019: How will Brexit impact energy bills?

The uncertainty around the impact of the United Kingdom leaving the European Union on March 29 2019 is also raising questions about what this will mean for the price of energy after Brexit. In this...
Rhiannon McCarthy
Rhiannon McCarthy
Posted on: 08.10.18
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British firms unprepared for no deal Brexit

One of the biggest surveys of business intentions since the EU referendum has found that nearly two-thirds of firms still aren’t preparing for Brexit – and in the event of a ‘no deal’ outcome many...
Posted on: 28.09.18
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Growth forecasts downgraded due to Brexit uncertainty

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has today downgraded its growth expectations for the UK economy, forecasting GDP growth for 2018 at just 1.1% (down from 1.3%). The BCC has also downgraded its...
Posted on: 17.09.18
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How to prepare your business for Brexit if you have EU staff

Last year’s Brexit referendum will have far reaching consequences for businesses who employ EU workers. In fact, while the UK won’t be officially leaving the European Union until 29th March 2019, and...
Dakota Murphey
Dakota Murphey
Posted on: 13.09.18
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