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3 questions with Perminder Mann, CEO of Bonnier Books UK

UWE Bristol, in partnership with Business West, runs an annual lecture series that brings top business leaders to Bristol. We caught up with Perminder Mann, CEO of Bonnier Books UK before her virtual...
Posted on: 18.11.20
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Father-son team gives UK the edge in high-stakes EV race

Business West speaks with the only battery-grade lithium miners in Europe, based in Cornwall.
James Cortis
James Cortis
Business West
Posted on: 18.11.20
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Reinventing physical retail environments amidst the ‘new norm’

The retail world more so than most other industries will be forever changed by the effects of the ongoing pandemic, as stores have been forced to close and shoppers switched to buying goods online...
Tom Brialey
Tom Brialey
Action Storage
Posted on: 18.11.20
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£23 million grant funding available for West of England businesses affected by COVID-19 restrictions

Local Authorities across our region have been allocated additional funding to provide new business grants for those impacted by national restrictions during the 4 weeks to 2nd December. In the West...
Claire Ralph
Claire Ralph
Business West
Posted on: 16.11.20
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Bristol City Council engages business community on latest Clean Air Zone plans

Air pollution has been a problem in Bristol and many UK cities for a long time. It affects everyone, in particular the young and old, and those with heart and lung conditions such as asthma. Nitrogen...
Posted on: 16.11.20
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Scale of Gloucestershire job losses still unclear

Clear communication to business is not something this government has been blessed with as companies battle to survive the COVID pandemic. In fact, reading the Sunday Times recently, the headline on...
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 16.11.20
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Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) – third round grant guide

Business West encourages all unincorporated businesses and self-employed traders in the South West region to check eligibility for and, when applications open, claim under Round 3 of the latest SEISS...
Claire Ralph
Claire Ralph
Business West
Posted on: 16.11.20
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Bristol’s climate leading organisations join forces

The organisations in Bristol which are leading the way in helping the city tackle climate change are forming a new group. The Climate Leaders Group, set up by Bristol Green Capital Partnership,...
Nina Skubala
Nina Skubala
Business West
Posted on: 13.11.20
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Bank of England provides further support for UK economy

The Covid pandemic has reduced levels of economic activity across the UK this year. Households and businesses have generally been spending and investing less than they were before the pandemic struck...
Malindi Myers
Malindi Myers
Bank of England
Posted on: 12.11.20
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