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Devolution and Growth: “What does our region actually want?”

Last week the Bristol Initiative and Futures West hosted a Devolution and Growth event at Bristol’s Engine Shed, which featured keynote speeches from Andrew Carter, Chief Executive at Centre for Cities, and Stephen Peacock, Chief Executive of the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority. The event also featured a panel debate with experts across housing, skills, transport and policy.

Victoria Matthews

5 March, 2025

Business West

National Insurance Creating ‘Powder Keg’ of Costs 

82% of firms surveyed say the National Insurance (NI) rise will impact their business Most responding businesses say the increase in NI will impact recruitment (58%) and prices (54%) Over three quarters (79%) of businesses do not feel the government has properly assessed the impact of its new policies The majority of firms (77%) are worried about the speed policy changes are being made 55% of firms say plans to change statutory sick pay will impact either their investment, recruitment, prices or day to day operations. The overwhelming majority of businesses say the rise in employer National Insurance contributions will force them to change their plans, according to new research by the BCC Insight’s Unit, in partnership with professional services firm AAB.

Susie Parker

26 February, 2025

Business West

The Growing Together Alliance: What it means for Bristol

In a significant move to drive sustainable and inclusive economic growth across the UK, in 2023 Business West joined forces with five leading regional business organisations to form the Growing Together Alliance. We joined with the Northern Powerhouse Partnership, BusinessLDN, Business South, Cambridge Ahead, and the North West Business Leadership Team to leverage the unique strengths of each region and address national challenges such as productivity, innovation, and regional disparity.

Anonymous Author

24 February, 2025

Business West

Show your Carnet some love this Valentine’s Day!

On Valentine’s Day here are some top tips to ensure a perfect ATA Carnet There are some things that the Business West Carnet Team LOVE to see to make sure you have a perfect relationship with your Carnet! As everyone knows, the more you put into any relationship, the more you get out of it and your Carnet is the same. Our expert Carnet Team at Business West have seen it all over the years and here are their top tips to keep things running smoothly whether you are a novice or an expert on Carnets.

Helen Hodgson

14 February, 2025

Business West

BCC Press Release: Manufacturing exporters fear tariff impact

Cool heads needed as manufacturing exporters fear tariff impact New research by the BCC’s Insights Unit has uncovered the extent to which firms are worried about the impact of US tariffs on their operations. The survey of more than 1,200 firms, of which over 260 were manufacturing exporters, was carried out between Monday 20 January and Friday 7 February 2025. The findings include: Almost two thirds (63%) of manufacturers that export say they will be impacted by US tariffs. More widely a third (34%) of businesses surveyed overall fear they will be affected. Firms are worried about the direct cost impact but also the wider issue of depressed global demand. During this time the US President, Donald Trump, imposed tariffs on Chinese trade and announced plans for tariffs on Canada and Mexico. But he had not imposed any fresh charges on UK imports. Overall, 10% of businesses think the introduction of new tariffs on goods entering the USA would have a significant impact on them. 23% think it will have a slight impact, 56% no impact, and 10% don’t know. However, for manufacturing exporters, those most exposed to disruption to trade in goods, 28% think there would be a significant impact. 34% think it will have a slight impact, 31% no impact, and 6% don’t know.

Helen Hodgson

12 February, 2025

Business West