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PM launches Build Back Better Council to unlock investment, boost job creation and level up regional economy

This week, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has chaired the first meeting of a new Business Council designed to work in partnership with government to fuel COVID-19 economic recovery and establish future...
Victoria Matthews
Victoria Matthews
Business West
Posted on: 19.01.21
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Covid-19 Survival Guide: 4 Strategies for Small Businesses in 2021

2020 was obviously a difficult year for many small businesses, but rather than dwelling on the setbacks, it’s worth using this time as an opportunity to assess your operations and re-strategise in...
Harvey Holloway
Harvey Holloway
Posted on: 19.01.21
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Business West responds to lockdown 3 business support measures

Commenting on the support measures for business announced by the Chancellor, Business West Policy Manager Claire Ralph said: “Businesses listened to the announcement of a third national lockdown with...
Posted on: 05.01.21
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Lockdown 3 - government support announced for businesses

The Treasury has today (5 December) announced a funding pot of £4.6 billion to provide grants of ‘up to’ £9,000 per shuttered premises. Whilst this immediate cash flow support for business announced...
James Durie
James Durie
Business West
Posted on: 05.01.21
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Business West responds to the announcement of new national lockdown in England

Commenting on the Prime Minister’s announcement of a new, national lockdown in England Business West Managing Director Phil Smith said:  “Businesses will understand why the Prime Minister has felt...
Posted on: 04.01.21
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Why I am optimistic for business in 2021

Writing this on the first day that Gloucestershire enters the Tier 4 lockdown (31 December), it would be very easy to be full of doom and gloom for business. I am not and for two key reasons-the...
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 04.01.21
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Tracy Daszkiewicz, Highways England and Bioviron talk at final Swindon & Wiltshire Business and Economy meeting of 2020

At the final Swindon & Wiltshire Initiative Business and Economy meeting of 2020 the agenda was dominated not only by Brexit and coronavirus, but also a number of key local developments including...
Posted on: 22.12.20
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Business West welcomes Tier changes but concerns remain for business health into the Christmas period

From Saturday 19 December Bristol and North Somerset move from Tier 3 – Very High down to Tier 2 – High local restrictions as a sign that COVID-19 rates have receded in our region. This means that...
Claire Ralph
Claire Ralph
Business West
Posted on: 17.12.20
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Swindon MPs seek to reassure businesses as Brexit talks continue

As Brexit talks approached their crunch point, Cabinet Minister and South Swindon MP Rt Hon Robert Buckland QC addressed Swindon & Wiltshire Initiative members, alongside North Swindon MP Justin...
Ian Larrard
Ian Larrard
Business West
Posted on: 16.12.20
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