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Business West responds to the Government’s Growth Plan

Responding to the Chancellor’s statement this morning, Matt Griffith, Director of Policy at Business West, said: “Given the new Government’s fiscal event today wasn’t termed a Budget statement it...
Posted on: 23.09.22
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Acceptance of Business West ATA Carnets for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar

Customs Authorities in Qatar have approved the use of ATA Carnets for professional equipment used in connection with the upcoming 2022 FIFA World Cup, from October until the end of December 2022.
Fiona Parsons
Fiona Parsons
Posted on: 23.09.22
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Charity bike club hit with hefty Spanish customs duty charge that could have been avoided with Business West ATA Carnet

It seems that almost every week there is a newspaper article reporting on businesses, organisations and individuals being caught out by new regulations that Brexit has thrown up. The impact of...
Fiona Parsons
Fiona Parsons
Posted on: 21.09.22
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Business West welcomes energy support scheme for business but calls for more long-term detail

Responding to the government’s Energy Bill Relief Scheme announcement, Claire Ralph, Policy Manager at Business West, said: “Business West welcomes details announced today on the Energy Bill Relief...
Posted on: 21.09.22
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Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral; a momentous, memorable service

To be invited to attend the Queen’s funeral at Westminster Abbey was, without doubt, the most momentous day of my life. I was humbled and honoured to be invited after being awarded an MBE in the...
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 20.09.22
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Spotlight On: St Peter’s Hospice CEO Frank Noble

frank_noble.jpg Every so often we like to shine the spotlight on our members, and in this case one of the members of the West of England Initiative. We sat down with Frank Noble, Chief Executive of...
Sam Harrison
Sam Harrison
Business West
Posted on: 20.09.22
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Meet the team - Eithne Venney, HR Support Adviser

We met with HR Support Adviser, Eithne Venney, to discuss her new role and the HR Support Service.
Dan Graves
Dan Graves
Posted on: 20.09.22
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Investment now in Stroud is important

Listening to business at this very difficult time for companies here in Gloucestershire is just so important. That’s why I welcome Stroud District Council’s Business Workshop initiative to explore...
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 16.09.22
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What is regenerative business and why is it important? A Q&A with Chamber Member, Regenerative Partners

As part of our series of interviews with Chamber Members, we spoke to Paul Pivcevic, Managing Director of Regenerative Partners about how he brings ‘living systems thinking’ to businesses. The...
Posted on: 16.09.22
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