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UK Australia Trade Deal - Is it a good deal for exporters?

The UK Australia trade deal comes into force on 31 May 2023, which is the first post-Brexit trade agreement to be signed by the UK Government. Along with a number of UK exporters, Business West's...
Fiona Parsons
Fiona Parsons
Posted on: 28.04.23
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Business wants work ready young people

Young people studying maths until they are 18-the Prime Minister’s plan to reimagine our education system-is not something that endears itself to business. In fact, what business wants are young...
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 28.04.23
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Growth that works for everyone: the test for West of England's economy
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Innovative, thriving, dynamic, successful. The West of England is all those things, and plenty more. But at the heart of the most economically productive region outside London sits contradictions...
Ben Lowndes
Ben Lowndes
Posted on: 27.04.23
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Creating an Inclusive Workplace: The Importance of Pronouns

Creating an inclusive workplace takes a lot of time and effort to get right, but one of the most important aspects of this complex equation is the issue of pronouns. Pronouns are a big topic right...
Dakota Murphey
Dakota Murphey
Posted on: 26.04.23
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How to take your display stands to EU exhibitions and trade shows using an ATA Carnet

Hannovermesse is taking place in Hannover this week. With over 6,500 exhibitors and 200,000 visitors, it is one of the largest industrial trade shows in Europe, and draws attendees from over 100...
Elsa Mendl
Elsa Mendl
Posted on: 18.04.23
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Action is needed ahead of road project

Director of Business West in Gloucestershire, Ian Mean, discusses how businesses need to urgently take on board preparatory work on the A417.
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 13.04.23
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Business West celebrates birthday of Gloucestershire's largest private company

Happy birthday Renishaw! Gloucestershire’s largest privately owned company and Business West Chamber Member celebrates its 50th anniversary this week-on Tuesday to be precise. Renishaw is a veritable...
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 06.04.23
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Business West's Local Skills Improvement Plans (LSIPs) release preliminary findings for Gloucestershire, Swindon and Wiltshire and the West of England

Business West Chambers of Commerce, which was designated as the Employer Representative Body to deliver the Local Skills Improvement Plans (LSIPs) across Swindon and Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, and...
Chloe Stockwell
Chloe Stockwell
Business West
Posted on: 04.04.23
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Business West's international trade team volunteers for Sixty-One’s Easter at Eastwood Park project

All Business West employees are encouraged to get involved in volunteering opportunities and can spend 2 days per year doing voluntary work. As a not-for-profit company, Business West wants to make a...
Elsa Mendl
Elsa Mendl
Posted on: 31.03.23
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