Ian Girling
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- Aug 24, 2026
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- Jul 20, 2026
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Ian Girling column: 'When the weather becomes a business issue' (opens the original)
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It’s been impossible to look across Dorset at the moment and not be struck at just how dry the landscape has become. What started as a welcome spell of summer sunshine has developed into something much more serious, with prolonged heat, very little rainfall and drought conditions affecting communities and businesses across the county. Almost three-quarters of England has been or is now officially in drought. For businesses, this is not simply a conversation about the weather. It is about resilie
'New PM is a fresh opportunity to back Dorset businesses' (opens the original)
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THE appointment of a new prime minister marks an important moment for the UK economy and offers a genuine opportunity to restore business confidence. On behalf of Dorset Chamber and our 600 member businesses, I congratulate the prime minister and wish them every success. After seven prime ministers in a decade, businesses have faced prolonged uncertainty, making it harder to plan, invest and grow. Stability, alongside a clear long-term economic strategy, is essential if firms are to invest with
Why I believe the best chapters of Dorset's story are still to be written (opens the original)
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MY TWO favourite parts of my job are attending our events and visiting businesses. Both always leave me feeling optimistic and feeling positive. This is despite the national headlines continuing focus on rising costs, economic uncertainty and the very real challenges facing many of our high streets. We know there are issues that need addressing and we should never shy away from acknowledging them. But there is another human story I see every day – one of resilience, innovation and determination.
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