Federation of Small Businesses responded to the UK and EU’s summit conclusions.
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Bristol welcomes the Year of the Snake
Bristol’s Chinese community and local businesses joined together to welcome the Year of the Snake at a special New Year banquet.
Evelyn Partners hosts US trade visit to Bristol
Evelyn Partners’ professional services business hosted a delegation of US business representatives in Bristol who were on a fact-finding visit to explore commercial opportunities in the South West.
West of England tech trade mission to Hong Kong
Tech founders in the West of England and across the UK have the chance to explore Hong Kong’s burgeoning tech ecosystem next month.
Clarke Willmott advises on sale of Proper Cornish to French Group
Lawyers at national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP have advised on the sale of food manufacturer Proper Cornish to a private equity-backed French group.
Calling on tech founders and investors to attend trade mission to Hong Kong
Tech West England Advocates (TWEA) is inviting tech founders and investors from across the West of England and the UK to join them to explore Hong Kong’s exciting tech ecosystem during a trade mission later this year.
Mentoring broadens focus of cycle storage firm
Mentoring from a Bath-based construction specialist is helping an entrepreneur to identify new markets for his award-winning cycle storage business hit by Brexit red tape and the economic downturn.
What does the war in Ukraine mean for international surrogacy arrangements?
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues to leave intended parents who have entered international surrogacy arrangements in a state of limbo.
Bristol businesses to celebrate 20th Anniversary of partnership with China
Bristol business leaders will gather this week to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the city’s partnership with Guangzhou, sister city in China, and to discuss the future of trade between the two cities.
China Bureau webinar shines a light on Shandong
China’s booming Shandong province came under the spotlight at the latest Bristol and West of England China Bureau webinar.
What Brexit changes mean for business
Specialist commercial lawyer Amy Peacey looks at some of the implications of Brexit since the transition period ended, particularly on businesses importing and exporting goods.
Action needed to tackle Brexit's growing crisis in fishing industry
Cornwall Council has joined fishing industry leaders in calling on government to address a growing crisis in the sector due to complicated new export rules, a lack of clarity about fishing quotas, and an increase in red tape.