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Our apprenticeships system needs major surgery

Ian Mean discusses the importance of apprenticeships reform.
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 29.06.23
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Business West celebrates 200 years of supporting the region’s businesses

Business West is celebrating its 200th year anniversary, coinciding with a new look and brand image.
Posted on: 05.06.23
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The British Chambers of Commerce launches new podcast – Where Business Belongs

British Chambers of Commerce, which Business West is a key member of has just launched its new podcast, Where Business Belongs. The podcast is hosted by BCC President, Baroness Martha Lane Fox CBE...
Mia Thorne
Mia Thorne
Business West
Posted on: 02.06.23
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Tribute to 'pioneering' Cirencester College principal Jim Grant

Further education and business need to be inextricably linked if we are to provide the best opportunities and futures for our young people, writes Ian Mean.
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 31.05.23
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Do not have chargepoint anxiety

“Chargepoint anxiety hits the switch to electric cars” was the headline on a Daily Mail business page story last Friday. It said that demand for electric cars is being held back by chargepoint...
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 10.05.23
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Sales soar for South West cheese exporter as grants support transformation of production line

Initiative Member, Coombe Castle, talks about how being part of Business West's community has supported the company to grow.
Posted on: 03.05.23
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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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