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Small businesses need council coronavirus cash fast

How well is your local authority doing in getting government coronavirus money to businesses? This is a question Business West has been posing to local councils on whose response could well decide...
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 15.04.20
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More than 40,000 businesses turn to Business West for coronavirus support

Over the last 3 weeks more than 40,000 businesses across South West England have reached out to Business West seeking urgent help via its Trading Through Coronavirus service. Launched on 16 March,...
Posted on: 09.04.20
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Keep building to aid economic recovery from coronavirus

It seems amazing that it was only a month ago that I was writing optimistically about the superb new Bath Spa University art school in the re-modelled Herman Miller building in Locksbrook Road. The...
Ian Bell
Ian Bell
Business West
Posted on: 09.04.20
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West of England businesses come together to respond to COVID-19

Businesses in the West of England face a challenge like no other as the national response to the COVID-19 outbreak has taken hold. Employers across the region have moved quickly to adjust to new...
Ben Lowndes
Ben Lowndes
Social
Posted on: 06.04.20
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Insights from the SW business community help Bank of England understand impact of Covid-19 crisis

The people of the UK are making extraordinary efforts to limit the health impact of Covid-19. NHS staff, aided by carers and volunteers, are doing sterling work in the face of unprecedented pressures...
Malindi Myers
Malindi Myers
Bank of England
Posted on: 03.04.20
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How to look after your staff’s mental health during coronavirus

Are you feeling anxious? Suffering from mood swings? Angry? Despairing? Paranoid? Well, you’re not alone – levels of employee anxiety are soaring with fears around coronavirus. This is affecting...
Posted on: 30.03.20
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Businesses offer support to homeschooling employees

Like over three quarters of a million other families globally, we started our morning with the Joe Wicks half-hour workout. Before I sat down at my desk, I had done kangaroo jumps, squats and bunny...
Posted on: 23.03.20
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South West TUC and Business West joint statement on the coronavirus pandemic

The South West TUC and Business West welcomed the latest announcement from the government to help tackle the current economic and jobs crisis in the West of England. The TUC and British Chambers of...
Posted on: 20.03.20
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Cafes, pubs and restaurants to close tonight. How can businesses adapt?

The announcement this evening from Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, to close all restaurants, cafes and pubs from tonight is going to be a devastating blow to so many businesses in Bristol. Rishi Sunak...
Posted on: 20.03.20
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