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Business West brings 80 members along to hear Keir Starmer’s ‘Project Hope’ speech

This month, Business West, and more than 80 of our members, attended Sir Keir Starmer’s New Year Speech. The Labour leader delivered his ‘Project Hope’ speech against an impressive backdrop of...
Amy Drummond
Amy Drummond
Business West
Posted on: 09.01.24
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Peru to implement ATA Carnet operations in 2024

The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) recently announced Peru's inclusion as the 79th ATA Carnet guaranteeing chain member, allowing duty-free temporary admission of goods. The Lima Chamber of...
Fiona Parsons
Fiona Parsons
Posted on: 05.01.24
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Convincing government that we are worth it

Ian Mean, Business West Gloucestershire Director and Vice Chair of GFirstLEP, discusses the new Western Gateway partnership’s initiative aimed at unlocking billions of pounds of investment going into...
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 04.01.24
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Babbasa and OurCity2030: Creating a more inclusive city
Member role

Babbasa is a Bristol-based social enterprise, established in 2013 to inspire and support young people from low income and ethnic minority communities to pursue their professional ambitions. We...
Matt Rogers
Matt Rogers
Babbasa
Posted on: 03.01.24
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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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