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Back Bristol's campaign for safer commuting by bike

As part of its commitment to active travel and tackling climate change, the Bristol & West of England Initiative has partnered with CyclingWorks Bristol to highlight the need for protected bike...
Nina Skubala
Nina Skubala
Business West
Posted on: 28.10.20
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End of furlough - what does the future hold for Gloucestershire?

This weekend the government’s much praised furlough scheme to help retain jobs and keep businesses alive comes to an end. It means that for the first time we will start to get a clear picture just...
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 28.10.20
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How Bristol City Centre BID is spearheading Bristol’s bounce back on the high-street

Retail, leisure and hospitality has been amongst the hardest hit sectors as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. With non-essential retailers shuttered from mid-March until June this year, and bars...
Victoria Matthews
Victoria Matthews
Business West
Posted on: 27.10.20
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Young Bristolians take social distancing technology worldwide

Hands – Face – SpaceBands. Two twenty-five-year olds develop wearable tech to make workplaces safer.
James Cortis
James Cortis
Business West
Posted on: 26.10.20
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Three-tier lockdown and financial support for businesses

This past month has seen Business West working hard in raising concerns with Treasury officials about the flaws of the Job Support Scheme (JSS) and the lack of generosity towards the self-employed...
Claire Ralph
Claire Ralph
Business West
Posted on: 26.10.20
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Business West responds to the signing of the UK-Japan free trade agreement

Today the UK-Japan free trade agreement has been officially signed, opening up opportunities for South West businesses.
Posted on: 23.10.20
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Business West welcomes boosts to job and self-employment support announced by Chancellor

ps.jpg Responding to The Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak MP’s announcement of fresh support packages for businesses today (22 October) Business West Managing Director Phil Smith said: “Today...
Posted on: 22.10.20
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Government puts export in the spotlight with Board of Trade and Export Growth Plan

This week international trade has been high on the government's agenda with the launch of the Export Growth Plan and the first Board of Trade meeting.
Posted on: 22.10.20
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Tsunami of job losses could be on the horizon

As the end of the government's furlough scheme comes to a close, Ian Mean discusses what this will mean for Gloucestershire businesses.
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 22.10.20
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