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Why do we believe that business is a force for good?

"Business is a force for good". That’s what we’re telling people. But it’s not just a pretty sentiment. What makes this statement real is that this philosophy is reflected in our fast-growing...
Susie Parker
Susie Parker
Business West
Posted on: 02.01.24
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Business West’s Quarterly Economic Survey: South West Businesses demonstrate resilience and adaptability in the face of ongoing challenges

Business West’s latest Quarterly Economic Survey (QES), which polled 301 businesses across the South West, reveals general economic conditions were the main source of concern (69%) for respondents...
Amy Drummond
Amy Drummond
Business West
Posted on: 21.12.23
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Business West Managing Director, Phil Smith, looks ahead to 2024

What does business want from the government in 2024? In some respects, I think it’s the same as they always want, and that is certainty and stability with infrastructure that actually works. Business...
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 20.12.23
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Big Carl’s spectacular dome lift caps the year at Hinkley Point C

Big Carl’s latest lift highlights the progress being made at Hinkley Point C, where 10,000 workers and 3,500 British companies are building a power station which is essential in helping Britian...
Louise Holland
Louise Holland
Business West
Posted on: 20.12.23
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BCC Press Release: Brexit At Three - Fresh Trade Challenges Growing

Brexit At Three: Fresh Trade Challenges Growing Almost two thirds (60%) of firms trading with the EU say it is now more difficult to do so than it was a year ago. Almost half (49%) of exporters...
Fiona Parsons
Fiona Parsons
Posted on: 20.12.23
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Embracing the Work Revolution: The Shift Towards Hybrid Work in a Post-Covid Era

As we all settle down to some welcome time off for Christmas and New Year, a quiet revolution on how many days a week many of us work, has been gathering pace. I must admit that as an ex-editor of...
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 20.12.23
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For the 12 days of Christmas, 12 tips for using ATA Carnets

Our expert ATA Carnet team has gathered their top 12 tips for using ATA Carnets, for the 12 days of Christmas. This is to help our customers with the process of applying for their ATA Carnets.
Fiona Parsons
Fiona Parsons
Posted on: 15.12.23
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Housing is our challenge in 2024

Members were recently treated to a privileged, behind the scenes tour of the University of Bath’s amazing Institute of Advanced Automotive Propulsion Systems (IAAPS) at the Science Park at Emerson’s...
Ian Bell
Ian Bell
Business West
Posted on: 14.12.23
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Metro Mayor Dan Norris tells local business leaders what to expect from a Labour government

Last Wednesday, it was our quarterly Bristol Initiative meeting, where 100 business leaders gathered to listen to a range of speakers, including Metro Mayor, Dan Norris, discuss the challenges and...
Amy Drummond
Amy Drummond
Business West
Posted on: 14.12.23
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