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Calls for the Government to step up on Climate Action

The Government must rapidly step up action on climate change - or risk undermining "global Britain" and success at key Cop26 talks this year, its advisers have warned.
Nina Skubala
Nina Skubala
Business West
Posted on: 24.06.21
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Principles for businesses to cut carbon emissions

Global temperatures are on track to exceed 2C. The effects of Climate Change are already happening. How will your business take Climate Action?
Posted on: 24.06.21
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What are the opportunities for UK businesses exporting to Australia?

Australia shares a common language and culture with the UK, as well as business and legal practices, making it easier for UK companies to do business there.
Posted on: 22.06.21
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Wiltshire MPs and Council Leader take questions from county’s business leaders on post-lockdown recovery

Universities Minister and MP for Chippenham, Michelle Donelan, MP for Devizes, Danny Kruger, and Leader of Wiltshire Council, Richard Clewer, recently took part in a virtual roundtable discussion...
James Cortis
James Cortis
Business West
Posted on: 22.06.21
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As business confidence and sales rebound South West businesses struggle to recruit enough skilled staff

The 400+ businesses who responded to Business West’s latest quarterly economic survey reported the first positive sentiment for the UK’s economy in at least four years and burgeoning confidence in...
Claire Ralph
Claire Ralph
Business West
Posted on: 21.06.21
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The 6 positives of lockdown that businesses should keep going forward

Lockdowns are slowly lifting around the UK, providing businesses with an opportunity to reflect on what has, and hasn’t, worked during the pandemic. While the pandemic has no doubt been incredibly...
Harvey Holloway
Harvey Holloway
Posted on: 18.06.21
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Partnership pays dividends for prospective fusion power project

Partnership working in business really does pay dividends, but I am afraid it’s often lacking between our councils here in Gloucestershire. But I have to eat my words about a partnership of councils...
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 16.06.21
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How can your business look after your employees’ mental health?

Last week on Wednesday 9th June, members of the Swindon Mindful Employer Network met online to hear from experts in the field of business and mental health. The event was chaired by Yazmin Taylor of...
Posted on: 16.06.21
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The hidden challenges with all startups

Eleanor Hecks, editor-in-chief at Designerly Magazine talks about the challenges startups face and how to overcome them.
Eleanor Hecks
Eleanor Hecks
Designerly
Posted on: 16.06.21
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