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Georgia Grimes from Openreach joins our International Women’s Day Panel

We’re excited to be hosting a wide range of activities to celebrate International Women’s Day, aiming to inspire conversations and changes to make a real impact for women all year round. Our first...
Eleanor Ferrari
Eleanor Ferrari
Posted on: 28.02.24
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From Side Hustle to Full-time Business: 7 Things Worth Considering

44% of Brits have a side hustle. That’s a lot of people who are keen to make some extra money doing something they love. Starting a side hustle has numerous benefits and perhaps it’s the cost of...
Harvey Holloway
Harvey Holloway
Posted on: 28.02.24
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Jones Food Company Brings "Most Advanced" Vertical Farm to the Forest of Dean

James Lloyd-Jones is the man behind the world’s most advanced vertical farm right here in the Forest of Dean at Lydney. In an exclusive interview with Ian Mean, Business West Gloucestershire Director...
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 28.02.24
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Celebrating International Women’s Day with panellist Rachel Mostyn, joint CEO of Women’s Work Lab

We’re excited to be hosting a wide range of activities to celebrate International Women’s Day on the 8th March, aiming to inspire conversations and changes to make a real impact for women all year...
Eleanor Ferrari
Eleanor Ferrari
Posted on: 28.02.24
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Thank You from the International Trade Team: Survey Insights

We're grateful to the 104 customers who engaged with our International Trade customer satisfaction survey, carried out from December 7th 2023 to January 31st 2024. Your feedback is invaluable,...
Fiona Parsons
Fiona Parsons
Posted on: 27.02.24
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Scale of Red Sea Disruption Revealed

More than half (55%) of UK exporters say they have been impacted by disruption to shipping in the Red Sea. Over half (53%) of manufacturers and business-to-consumer service firms (such as retailers)...
Fiona Parsons
Fiona Parsons
Posted on: 26.02.24
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How to take your horses to European trade shows and events using ATA Carnets

As the Cheltenham Cup (12 - 15th March 2024) races towards us and the equestrian calendar sets its sights on the 75th anniversary of the Badminton Horse Trials (8th-12th May 2024), excitement builds...
Fiona Parsons
Fiona Parsons
Posted on: 23.02.24
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Border Target Operating Model Changes

Implemented on 31st January 2024; changes for Irish Imports and Export Health Certificates The long-delayed next stage of the Border Target Operating Model (BTOM) was rolled out on January 31st,...
Joe Goldsworthy
Joe Goldsworthy
Posted on: 22.02.24
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Meet the Local Skills Improvement Plan Team - Lauren I.Holmes

We met Lauren from our LSIP team to find out more about her role and how she can help businesses.
Aneta Mikesova
Aneta Mikesova
Posted on: 22.02.24
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