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Q&A with John Allan CBE - Chairman at Tesco, Barratt Developments and President of CBI

UWE , in partnership with Business West, runs an annual lecture series that brings top business leaders to Bristol. We caught up with John Allan CBE, Chairman at Tesco and Barratt Developments and...
Lynn Barlow
Lynn Barlow
UWE
Posted on: 22.01.19
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Business to have their say on the future of public transport in the West of England

Employers will converge on a major public transport summit next week in Bristol to agree what needs to be prioritised to counter growing congestion across the region and support continued regional...
Posted on: 21.01.19
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Mental health Q&A for employers with Andrea Crombleholme - Head of HR at Business West

1. Describe your role. andrea-crombleholme.jpg As Head of HR for Business West, my role is to proactively manage the day to day operational issues of the company whilst assisting with the delivery of...
Posted on: 21.01.19
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Innovate UK invites South West agri-tech businesses on visit to China

Innovate UK has just announced a great opportunity for ambitious, cutting edge agri-tech businesses in the South West. SME’s can apply to participate in a fully funded programme which includes an 8-...
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 18.01.19
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Brexit - what now for businesses?

Exasperated and let down by government is sadly the conclusion of business today following the government’s Brexit withdrawal last night being voted down in what can only be described as a totally...
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 16.01.19
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Business West reaction to result of meaningful vote

There are no more words to describe the frustration, impatience, and growing anger amongst business after two and a half years on a high-stakes political rollercoaster ride that shows no sign of...
Phil Smith
Phil Smith
Business West
Posted on: 16.01.19
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Regional economy slides as Brexit uncertainty and high-street fears bite

Business West’s local business survey – the South West’s largest private sector survey of business sentiment – showed that 2018 closed with some disappointing results for businesses, with worries...
Posted on: 15.01.19
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We need a long term transport strategy for Bath not a piecemeal approach

It was good news to hear the Council is taking more time before coming to a decision on the imposition of a Clean Air Zone in Bath. Doubtless they will find many alternative views in the thousands of...
Ian Bell
Ian Bell
Business West
Posted on: 14.01.19
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Local businesses check in to meet the buyer at Bristol Airport

More than 100 local businesses attended a ‘Meet the Buyer’ event at Bristol Airport yesterday (10 January) to find out more about becoming part of the airport’s supply chain. With passenger numbers...
Posted on: 11.01.19
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