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Unanswered questions remain for businesses as end of Brexit transition period nears

With the end of the Brexit transition period in sight, Business West responds to a survey by British Chambers of Commerce highlighting the questions that remain unanswered for businesses.
Posted on: 24.09.20
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First virtual Meet the Market Experts event a success for South West businesses

The first ever virtual Meet the Market Experts event came to South West businesses' screens for the first time yesterday, giving companies the opportunity to meet with Trade Officers across a range...
Posted on: 23.09.20
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Big in Japan

Last week the UK announced its first Free Trade Agreement since its departure from the European Union. Having an FTA with Japan is a landmark event that will enable the UK to build new trading...
Nigel Barker
Nigel Barker
Business West
Posted on: 23.09.20
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How are your employees coping working from home?

How have your employees been coping with COVID-19 over the past months? As we seem to be entering a second wave of the pandemic, companies are now thinking of how they will need to be working in the...
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 23.09.20
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Business West responds to new national coronavirus restrictions

ps.jpg Responding to new national restrictions for England to combat a rising number of coronavirus cases, announced by the Prime Minister today (22 September), Business West Managing Director Phil...
Posted on: 22.09.20
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Economic recovery put at risk by new COVID-19 restrictions

Business will be listening to the Prime Minister’s words over the next 24 hours as he and his ministers decide on what will be some major new measures to try and halt the march of the coronavirus...
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 22.09.20
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WoE Initiative meeting discusses managing COVID over the winter months

The colder months are coming, and businesses must prepare for a second wave. This was the key takeaway from September’s online Initiative meeting. On the day that some schools in the city region...
Posted on: 18.09.20
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Gloucestershire LiftOff gives fresh hope of jobs recovery

Against all the COVID odds, Gloucester’s MP, Richard Graham pulled off a great LiftOff event at Kingsholm for the future job prospects of young people in our county. Richard had persuaded all our MPs...
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 18.09.20
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COVID-19, job loss and mental health the focus of discussion as SMEN returns after lockdown

On Wednesday last week (9th September), Swindon Mindful Employer Network (SMEN) returned for the first time since lockdown, with SMEN members gathering online to hear from experts in the field of...
Posted on: 18.09.20
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