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Council leader urges Bristol firms to make use of city’s global links

Barbara Janke

Barbara Janke has warned businesses need to use the city’s international links to attract more investment and jobs

Major UK banks in LEP investment talks

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Proposals that could boost investment in the local economy are under review following talks between the West of England Local Enterprise Partnership and bankers from Barclays, Lloyds TSB, Santander UK and HSBC

Recession fears loom again as GDP falls 0.2%

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Economic output in the UK shrank by 0.2% in the last quarter of 2011, according to new figures from the Office for National Statistics

Tumbling inflation brings some relief to the economy

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Inflation fell sharply last month as lower fuel prices and hefty pre-Christmas discounting on the high street brought some economic relief

Business West announces five priorities for a positive 2012

Phil Smith

It has pledged to lobby hard for businesses in the area – with its priorities being promoting exports, boosting transport, tackling youth unemployment, reaping the benefits of local procurement opportunities, and supporting the Local Enterprise Partnership

Surprise boost to GDP, but experts predict new recession for 2012

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The UK economy ground to a halt in the second quarter of the year, revised figures have revealed, but bounced back between July and September with stronger growth than previously estimated

Inflation fall fuels hope that price rises have peaked

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UK consumer price inflation eased in November as expected, helped by lower food, petrol, clothing and furniture prices, the Office for National Statistics said

Surveys point to gloomy New Year for West businesses

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Confidence levels among firms in Bristol and the West are tumbling as the outlook for 2012 deteriorates further, two gloomy surveys show today

Autumn Statement: Bristol business reaction

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Here is a round-up of what Bristol business leaders and organisations thought of Chancellor George Osborne’s Autumn Statement yesterday

Bristol SMEs urged to bid for export prizes

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Small firms across Bristol and the South West are being encouraged to enter the “export for growth” competition run by UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) South West

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