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Almost 60% of UK employers now offer remote work opportunities, with many more embracing hybrid work environments. While this comes with plenty of perks, from cost savings to increased productivity, it also means your team might not get together so often. In business, though, a strong connection between employees is vital for seamless collaboration.
Harvey Holloway
19 August, 2025
Business West
Commenting on the latest ONS trade data, BCC Head of Trade Policy, William Bain, said: “Tariff effects are clearly being felt by companies exporting to the US. Total goods exports across the Atlantic for Q2 2025 were 13.5% lower than a year ago. “But the UK’s performance is not all bleak, with strong services exports across the second quarter. “Overall, goods exports showed a Jekyll and Hyde character, with non-EU goods exports badly hit, while goods exports to the EU (nearly half of the UK’s total goods exports) were higher across the quarter. “This was the first full quarter of the ‘reciprocal’ US tariffs, which add an extra 10% to most UK sectors, from food and drink to chemicals. The effect of these higher costs is becoming clear, with the lowest levels of goods exports to the US for 3 years. “Implementation of the UK’s trade deal with the US in full is now needed to improve prospects, particularly for steel and aluminium goods. “The agreement should be a platform to discuss further tariff reform with the US, especially in goods sectors where there is little competition on production. “We also need Ministers to focus on implementing those areas of the Trade Strategy which can boost goods export sales and growth at pace, while sustaining the rate of progress in services trade.”
Fiona Parsons
14 August, 2025
Business West
Wiltshire-based ALPS Ecoscience is redefining performance in the biogas sector, achieving a 30% uplift in biomethane production compared to industry standards.
James Cortis
8 August, 2025
Business West
Responding to the latest interest rate decision by the Bank of England, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce said:
Amy Joyce
8 August, 2025
Business West
In an era of rapid urban transformation and climate urgency, the built environment has become a focal point for regional prosperity. The decisions made today regarding infrastructure projects, transport networks, and sustainability initiatives will have lasting consequences for everyone who lives and works in the region. To address this, Business West hosts the Planning, Transport and Climate Change Group (PTCC), a strategic forum that brings together senior representatives from both the private and public sectors.
Anonymous Author
8 August, 2025
Business West
At Business West, our Chamber membership team plays a vital role in supporting businesses of all shapes and sizes across the region. From helping members connect and grow, to ensuring they get the most out of their benefits, the team is at the heart of everything we do.
Amy Joyce
7 August, 2025
Business West
The latest Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) from Business West reveals a challenging and uncertain economic landscape for businesses across the South West. Covering the second quarter of 2025, the findings highlight persistent recruitment difficulties, deteriorating trading conditions, and a cautious outlook on investment and profitability.
Anonymous Author
31 July, 2025
Business West
Responding to the launch of the Government’s Small Business Plan, Alex Veitch, Director of Policy at the BCC, said:
Amy Joyce
31 July, 2025
Business West
Responding to President Trump’s decision to charge import duties for low value goods entering the US, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy, said: “This development has been coming for several months but is still a major blow to UK exporters to the US. Smaller firms and sole traders, who have invested strongly in e-commerce sales internationally, will be worst hit. “But the UK is in a comparatively advantageous position in terms of these additional duties compared with those faced by other countries. “The EU is also likely to scrap its de minimis threshold by 2028, and the UK government is launching a review into removing the threshold here too. “There are still great opportunities, both in the US market and other markets globally for UK goods, but SMEs will need to rethink their sales and distribution plans to deal with these added duties. “The Chamber Network in the UK, and internationally, can provide the best advice, alongside the logistics industry, to overcome these challenges and sustain export growth. “Action on the government’s new trade strategy is now also more urgent. Exporters to the US, particularly SMEs and sole traders, will need additional support and advice to deal with the disruption and added costs these de minimis threshold changes will cause.”
Fiona Parsons
31 July, 2025
Business West
