Costs rise for Hinkley Point C nuclear plant
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.
Ian Mean
30 January, 2024
Business West
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BCC press release: Most SME exporters seeing no improvement
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
Fiona Parsons
29 January, 2024
Business West
Updates from RAU, Festival of Tomorrow and Swindon Futures at our Swindon and Wiltshire Initiative Meeting
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.
Eleanor Ferrari
24 January, 2024
Business West
University of Gloucestershire Appoints Clare Marchant as Vice Chancellor
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.
Ian Mean
24 January, 2024
Business West
How to banish business blues early in the year
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.
Anonymous Author
22 January, 2024
Business West
Interview with Camilla Rigby, Co-Founder & Joint CEO of the Women's Work Lab
We recently spoke with Camilla Rigby, the Co-Founder & Joint CEO of Women's Work Lab, celebrating the milestone of supporting over 300 mothers back into employment since 2020. Camilla shares the organization's impactful journey and the recent rebranding initiative in collaboration with Oakwood Agency.
Anonymous Author
22 January, 2024
Business West
Swindon’s Festival of Tomorrow; Showcasing innovation, and inspiring the workforce of the future
Where can you find a giant interactive robotic snail, strawberry flavoured clouds, drones and exploding custard? The Festival of Tomorrow, which takes place next month in Swindon…
Amy Drummond
19 January, 2024
Business West
Somerset Innovation Network Empowers SMEs with Targeted Free Support in Somerset and Dorset Regions
The Somerset Innovation Network (SI-Net) is delighted to announce the release of its latest workshop dates for 2024, providing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Somerset and Dorset with valuable opportunities for growth and development.
Solomon Heath
19 January, 2024
Business West
Oldbury and Berkeley in line for a nuclear boost
Nuclear energy and the expertise to develop its potential is in the very DNA of Gloucestershire.
Ian Mean
17 January, 2024
Business West