"I was an Apprentice" Q&A with Lauren l.Holmes, Business Engagement Lead
As part of National Apprenticeship Week, we have taken a moment to talk to Business West colleagues about their experiences starting their careers as an apprentice.
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As part of National Apprenticeship Week, we have taken a moment to talk to Business West colleagues about their experiences starting their careers as an apprentice.
As part of National Apprenticeship Week, we have taken a moment to talk to Business West colleagues about their experiences starting their careers as an apprentice.
Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce said:
The British Chambers of Commerce ‘Green Innovation Challenge’ report has outlined a series of proposals for policymakers, to help accelerate the UK’s transition to net-zero.
It seems hardly believable that the cost of building our flagship nuclear plant, Hinkley Point C in Somerset, has now spiralled to as much as £46 billion.
BCC’s Trade Confidence Outlook for Q4 2023 sees SME exports continuing to languish Half of all SME exporters (50%) saw no change in overseas sales, and 24% reported a decrease. Only a quarter of exporting SME firms (26%) saw their overseas sales rise in Q4 BCC indicators show exports have consistently underperformed compared to domestic sales since the pandemic
Darren Brindley, Account Director for Swindon and Wiltshire Initiative, welcomed members and local businesses to our first meeting of the year, where we heard from key speakers from The Royal Agricultural University (RAU), Festival of Tomorrow, and Swindon Futures, who discussed exciting developments and updates taking place in Swindon and the wider region.
We have a new broom at the University of Gloucestershire and business in the county should welcome the appointment of Clare Marchant as the Vice Chancellor.
The post-Christmas slump or ‘Blue Monday’ bleakness during January has, for some time, been referenced as the most depressing time of the year. While the current cold spell and dark nights might make it tough to feel positive about returning to work, rethink this time to prepare for a productive year personally and professionally.