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Charities, third sector organisations, social enterprises, and co-operatives across the West of England are set to benefit from enhanced support to help them overcome increasing demand amid the cost-of-living crisis, the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority has announced.
Fay Daniels
9 January, 2024
Business West
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 cutting-edge machinery at the National Composites Centre (NCC), Bristol.
Amy Drummond
9 January, 2024
Business West
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 Commerce, designated by Peru Customs, joined the ICC World Chambers Federation (WCF) General Council on November 21st 2023. Peru, the third Latin American country to adopt ATA Carnets, begins operations on April 30th 2024, covering professional equipment and goods for exhibitions and events. The ATA Carnet's introduction in Peru, a process several years in the making, involved intensive training programs by ICC and the World Customs Organisation. Additional virtual training for Customs and chamber staff is planned for January 2024 with support from the United States Council for International Business (USCIB).
Fiona Parsons
5 January, 2024
Business West
The South West is a great place to do business, but I am afraid we simply have to convince government we are worth it.
Ian Mean
4 January, 2024
Business West
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.
Anonymous Author
3 January, 2024
Business West
"Business is a force for good". That’s what we’re telling people. But it’s not just a pretty sentiment.
Susie Parker
2 January, 2024
Business West
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. However, 62 percent express confidence in their prospects for the next 12 months.
Amy Drummond
21 December, 2023
Business West
As we all settle down to some welcome time off for Christmas and New Year, a quiet revolution on how many days a week many of us work, has been gathering pace. I must admit that as an ex-editor of newspapers, I have always been of the view that creativity in work goes hand in glove with working together and learning from each other.
Ian Mean
20 December, 2023
Business West
Brexit At Three: Fresh Trade Challenges Growing
Fiona Parsons
20 December, 2023
Business West
