Olympics an opportunity to showcase the best of Britain

All Areas 26.07.12 Olympics, Economy, Growth, Policy

South West set to host largest business event outside London during 2012 Games

From 6 to 10 August, Weymouth and Portland will host the British Business Pavilion at Weymouth College. Each day will focus on a differen...

All Areas 26.07.12 Exporting, International Trade, Business, Development

Business leaders call for urgent action

Business leaders in Bristol have called for urgent action after it was revealed that the depth of recession is much worse than feared.

Bristol 26.07.12 Business, Economy, Growth, Policy, Strong Local Leadership

Latest growth figures show need for strong leadership

GDP figures, show that output in the economy fell by 0.7% in the three months to June, Business West managing director Phil Smith said;

All Areas 25.07.12 Growth, Economy, Policy, Strong Local Leadership

Guiding businesses through the export maze

BUSINESSES will be able to find out about the hurdles and pitfalls associated with exporting when they attend a seminar this week.

All Areas 23.07.12 Business, Economy, Growth, International Trade

Bath business chief: We must tell our story to release funding for B&NES

Recently it was announced that the Bristol City Region was going to get a range of new powers from what is being called a City Deal. Bath...

All Areas 23.07.12 Bath, Business, Economy, Growth

People: New China trade adviser appointed for South West by UKTI

UKTI, the Government’s export help and advice organisation, has appointed Antoaneta Becker as its new China trade adviser for the South W...

All Areas 23.07.12 Business, International Trade, Economy

Business West backs government plans for stalled projects

Commenting on the recent government announcement of new guarantee schemes to kick-start infrastructure projects and support exports, Tess...

All Areas 23.07.12 Business, Economy, Policy, Transport, Strategic Infrastructure Improvements, Planning

Govt’s Heathrow rail link pledge welcomed by West business chiefs

West business leaders have welcomed the Government’s pledge to contribute £500m to the much-needed rail link from Heathrow Airport to the...

All Areas 23.07.12 Business, Development, Economy, Transport, Corporate Social Responsibility

Green light for long-awaited rail improvements

TRANSPORT ministers have given the green light for a package of long-awaited rail improvements – the first step in making the dream of a ...

All Areas 23.07.12 Transport, Development, Growth, Policy, Business, Economy, Strategic Infrastructure Improvements, Corporate Social Responsibility