Business urges ‘strong leadership’ as recession deepens

Business leaders in Bristol have called for “strong leadership and imagination” from political leaders as downbeat economic figures out t...

All Areas 27.07.12 Business, Economy, Growth, Policy, Strong Local Leadership

Olympics will be great for opportunities, says Business West boss

Commenting on the opening of the Olympic Games and its potential impact on South West businesses, Phil Smith, MD of Business West said: “...

All Areas 26.07.12 Business, Economy, Growth, Olympics, Policy

Olympics an opportunity to showcase the best of Britain

All Areas 26.07.12 Olympics, Economy, Growth, Policy

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

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

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

Bristol rail investment plans welcomed

Leaders and councils in the West of England have welcomed government plans to invest in the Great Western Main Line.

All Areas 17.07.12 Transport, Bristol, Development, Economy, Growth, Business, Policy, Corporate Social Responsibility

New rail deal gets thumbs up in the west

The Secretary of State for Transport, Justine Greening's announcement of £16bn of public support for rail covering the period from 2014 t...

All Areas 16.07.12 Transport, Development, Business, Economy, Growth, Policy, Strategic Infrastructure Improvements, Corporate Social Responsibility

Gloom deepens for West businesses as sales and orders fall, survey shows

Confidence is tumbling among West firms as sales fall and orders decline, a gloomy new survey shows.

All Areas 10.07.12 Policy, Business, British Chambers Of Commerce, Economy

Economic gloom deepens for region’s firms

Business West survey of more than 200 companies shows businesses under increasing strain as UK economy stays in the doldrums

All Areas 10.07.12 Business, Policy, Economy