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The West is missing out

In light of the disappointing news from this week’s budget , which saw the failure of the Great Western Freeport bid and major infrastructure funding still not confirmed for the West of England, it’s...
Posted on: 05.03.21
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End of an era for Renishaw

Renishaw is the epitome of a great British engineering company - started by engineers with great ideas and developed by those same engineers over 50 years. The founders, Sir David McMurtry, 80 and...
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 04.03.21
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South West business awaits Chancellor's Budget with anticipation

Companies in the South West are holding their breath prior to tomorrow’s Budget. They are fearful that there may be a rise in corporation tax from 19% which would hit any plans they have for...
Phil Smith
Phil Smith
Business West
Posted on: 02.03.21
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Swindon & Wiltshire Institute of Technology plans brought to life at Business West online event

At our February Swindon & Wiltshire Business and Economy Meeting we were delighted to be joined by Chris Baish, Vice Principal of the newly merged New College Swindon and MD of the Institute of...
Posted on: 02.03.21
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Western Gateway Chair Katherine Bennett on South West's emerging powerhouse

Katherine Bennett CBE has been chair of the Western Gateway partnership now for 14 months.
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 20.02.21
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Bank of England forecasts rapid economic recovery in 2021

The Covid pandemic continues to hit business activity and household spending in the UK and the rest of the world. Restrictions put in place to contain the pandemic’s spread are causing many...
Malindi Myers
Malindi Myers
Bank of England
Posted on: 19.02.21
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Roadmap out of lockdown is just around the corner

In the next week, business will hopefully get a clear idea of the Prime Minister’s roadmap to recovery. What business does not want at all costs is another lockdown which has forced many companies in...
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 17.02.21
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3 questions with Jacqueline de Rojas, President of techUK and Co-Chair of the Institute of Coding

The University of the West of England (UWE), in partnership with Business West, runs an annual lecture series that brings top business leaders to Bristol. We caught up with Jacqueline de Rojas,...
Posted on: 17.02.21
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Business leaders back Great Western Freeport as world class trade and jobs hub

Leading business figures from across the West of England have published an open letter today (16 February) stating united support for the Great Western Freeport bid to Government. Dear Chancellor, As...
Posted on: 16.02.21
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