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Growth Problem Remains As The Year Ends

Business West is an accredited member of the British Chambers of Commerce(BCC). Here the Head of Research at BCC, David Bharier, responds to the latest GDP data from the ONS: “Today's data from the...
Eleanor Ferrari
Eleanor Ferrari
Posted on: 14.12.23
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"Community and green growth”: Dr Justin Morris announces priorities as New President of The Bristol Chamber & Initiative

Dr Justin Morris, Chief Executive of Bristol Zoological Society, has said “community and green growth” will be his focus as President of Business West’s Bristol Chamber & Initiative. The Bristol...
Amy Drummond
Amy Drummond
Business West
Posted on: 12.12.23
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4 ways to build a strong brand identity for local businesses

The #ShopLocal campaign is working. In the last few years, a massive 60% of British consumers have said they’d like to actively start buying more from local businesses, marking a huge jump from the...
Harvey Holloway
Harvey Holloway
Posted on: 11.12.23
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Local Skills Improvement Plans are integral to building a skills nation

We will always need skilled people; it’s essential to ensure our workforce can keep obtaining new skills as requirements shift with the introduction of new technology, and the Local Skills...
Fay Daniels
Fay Daniels
Business West
Posted on: 08.12.23
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Business West welcomes Australian delegation to discuss UK/Australia Free Trade Agreement

This morning, Business West was pleased to welcome Elizabeth Bowes, the Deputy High Commissioner of Australia, and Zinat Hoque, Economic Policy Officer, at our Leigh Court HQ. The primary focus of...
Fiona Parsons
Fiona Parsons
Posted on: 07.12.23
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BCC Economic Forecast: Economic Growth Stuck In A Rut

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), of which Business West is a key member, has marginally upgraded its 2023 and 2024 GDP forecast but lowered the outlook for 2025.
Eleanor Ferrari
Eleanor Ferrari
Posted on: 07.12.23
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Airport is key to county’s economy

Business West Gloucestershire Director & Vice-chair of GFirst LEP Ian Mean MBE, discusses the future of the Gloucestershire Airport.
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 06.12.23
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Red tape, regulation & costs holding back exports

Almost half (49%) of businesses say current customs checks and declarations are a barrier to exporting. This rises to 62% for manufacturers Taxes and duties, due to tariffs, are the next biggest...
Fiona Parsons
Fiona Parsons
Posted on: 04.12.23
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Businesses Still Struggling To Understand Net-Zero Target

Ahead of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 28) in Dubai, a ground-breaking survey of 1,000 businesses shows 40% of companies don't know any details about the UK’s net zero target.
Eleanor Ferrari
Eleanor Ferrari
Posted on: 04.12.23
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