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£25m investment boost for Gloucester

Peel Holdings , developer of Gloucester Quays outlet centre is planning a £25 million investment in Gloucester over the next twelve months. The developer estimates their injection of capital will...
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 15.03.18
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JobFest at STEAM - a runaway success

Last Tuesday, as part of National Apprenticeship week, Business West and West Berkshire Education Business Partnership helped bring together over 60 Swindon & Wiltshire employers and 850 young...
Andrew Wells
Andrew Wells
Business West
Posted on: 14.03.18
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Gloucestershire Brexit Summit warns of labour shortages

A shortage of workers is already affecting every sector in Gloucestershire, from social care to farming and food production, delegates heard at a key event to discuss the impact of Brexit on the...
Posted on: 14.03.18
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Business West reacts to Chancellor’s Spring Statement

Commenting on the Spring Statement, delivered today (Tuesday) by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, James Monk, Commercial Director of Business West said: “While, of course, we welcome Mr Hammond’s...
Posted on: 13.03.18
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Business West part of team behind successful 5G bid

The West of England Combined Authority, with partners including Business West, has secured £5 million from government to trial a superfast 5G network at tourist destinations in Bristol and Bath. The...
Posted on: 13.03.18
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Brexit is a pig's ear for rural businesses

In a year’s time, we are due to leave the EU, yet the chasm to be bridged over the coming 12 months is still vast. The government is no closer to providing the certainty that businesses need, and...
David Drew MP
David Drew MP
Labour Party
Posted on: 12.03.18
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A fix to the "broken" housing market in Gloucestershire?

Mrs May is right to return to her post-election promise to fix the “broken” housing market but are her promises on more homes going to end up as a lot of hot air?
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 07.03.18
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A supersonic first Initiative evening to kick off 2018

Held in partnership with Bristol Junior Chamber, the first Initiative evening of 2018 got off to a flying start last night.
Amie Vaughan
Amie Vaughan
Posted on: 07.03.18
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West of England showcases ambitious plans at MIPIM

The West of England will showcase investment opportunities worth at least £10 billion at this year’s global property and real estate show MIPIM . Businesses and public sector partners, led by Invest...
Posted on: 05.03.18
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