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Business wants work ready young people

Young people studying maths until they are 18-the Prime Minister’s plan to reimagine our education system-is not something that endears itself to business. In fact, what business wants are young...
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 28.04.23
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Action is needed ahead of road project

Director of Business West in Gloucestershire, Ian Mean, discusses how businesses need to urgently take on board preparatory work on the A417.
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 13.04.23
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New rail vision for the West is on track

For far too long, quick and efficient transport has been a major problem in our region. That’s why I really welcome a new rail vision from the Western Gateway Partnership for how train services in...
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 31.03.23
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Victoria Matthews new Membership Account Director for Bristol

We interview Victoria Matthews, Business West's Membership Account Director for Bristol Initiative on her new role and how she's leading top business leaders on positively influencing the region.
Posted on: 30.03.23
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Budget is a kick in the teeth for LEPs

To say that business was not exactly enamoured with the Chancellor’s Budget last week is something of an understatement. Perhaps the Western Daily Press, the paper I edited, hit the nail on the head...
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 24.03.23
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Getting over 50s back into work important for economy

Director for Business West in Gloucestershire discusses the importance of getting over 50's back into work.
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 17.03.23
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“Use your voice. If you are in the room, you are in the room for a reason.” Says Martha Lane Fox

Martha Lane Fox is a champion for tech and has been recognised as the most influential woman in digital in the past 25 years. She was the co-founder of lastminute.com at the dawn of the dot-com era,...
Posted on: 16.03.23
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Investment key for region’s business growth

Phil Smith, Managing Director of Business West, responds to the Spring Budget.
Posted on: 15.03.23
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Western Gateway boss says energy and rail ‘top of strategic priorities’

As the Western Gateway Partnership enters its second year of operation, there is a new face at the helm of the organisation that represents Western England and South Wales-stretching from Swindon to...
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 03.03.23
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