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Rishi Sunak's Winter Economy Plan - an overview

The Government’s latest intervention to help businesses and the economy endure the next six months’ of COVID-19 restrictions is likely to be inadequate to stave off widespread unemployment within the...
Claire Ralph
Claire Ralph
Business West
Posted on: 25.09.20
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Business West responds to the Chancellor’s Winter Economic Plan

Responding to The Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak MP’s announcement of a Winter Economic Plan, including a new raft of measures to support businesses and the economy as the pandemic continues...
Posted on: 24.09.20
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Putting IP to work: attracting investors and generating fresh revenue streams

As the global pandemic restricts cashflows, we examine how IP assets can help raise capital through funding and licensing
James Cortis
James Cortis
Business West
Posted on: 11.09.20
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VAT arrangements after the end of the Brexit transition period

VAT arrangements are due to change significantly after the end of the transition period. This blog examines these changes, explains what you need to consider and suggests actions to take. UK goods...
Rohan Roy
Rohan Roy
Business West
Posted on: 09.09.20
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Only 1 in 10 businesses see positive side to COVID-19 pandemic

Between 21 July-4 August, Business West conducted its second major survey measuring the impact of COVID-19 on businesses in South West England. The largest recent survey of its kind, 519 businesses...
Posted on: 13.08.20
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8 key announcements from the Summer Economic Statement 2020

Last week Rishi Sunak announced a number of new measures to help kickstart the economy as the UK gradually eases lockdown. Here’s an overview of 8 key announcements, which were part of the Chancellor...
Claire Ralph
Claire Ralph
Business West
Posted on: 14.07.20
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Sunak's summer statement must prioritise jobs

Last week we had Boris Johnson shouting “build, build, build” to get our beleaguered coronavirus hit economy going again. I was underwhelmed, I don’t know about you? High on rhetoric but low on...
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 07.07.20
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Business West Finance Hub launched to connect borrowers, lenders and investors

Faced with an increasingly complex lending landscape and with business finances pushed to breaking point as a result of lockdown, the Business West Finance Hub has launched to enable businesses to...
Leigh Jenkins
Leigh Jenkins
Enterprise Europe Network
Posted on: 24.06.20
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Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme update – ‘flexible’ furloughing and reducing government contributions

On 12 June the Government issued new guidance on the forthcoming changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, which will introduce a ‘flexible’ furlough scheme and reducing government...
Katherine Anderson
Katherine Anderson
3PB Barristers
Posted on: 16.06.20
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