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Stay informed on what's going on in business and the economy. Our blog includes regular updates, including thought leadership pieces, from the Business West team, British Chambers of Commerce and regional business leaders.

BCC Press Release: UK and EU must seize the moment with reset

The British Chambers of Commerce Business Council has met with the EU Ambassador and the UK’s EU Relations Minister to push the case for a trade reset. 
Fiona Parsons
Fiona Parsons
Posted on: 15.05.25
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How Tech for Growth Helped Watersports Charity Strengthen Digital Presence

All Aboard Watersports recently received support from Tech for Growth. Read more about how it helped them.
Fay Daniels
Fay Daniels
Business West
Posted on: 13.05.25
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Q1 economic survey results are in, and your voice is needed for Q2

As we move deeper into 2025, businesses across the South West continue to navigate a complex economic landscape. One shaped by shifting market conditions, persistent recruitment challenges, and...
Sam Harrison
Sam Harrison
Business West
Posted on: 12.05.25
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BCC Press Release: US trade deal provides welcome relief

BCC Press Release: US trade deal provides welcome relief
Fiona Parsons
Fiona Parsons
Posted on: 08.05.25
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BCC press release: UK India trade agreement - a big deal for business

Reacting to news of an agreement in principle for a free trade deal between the UK and India, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy, said:   “A Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the UK and India is a...
Fiona Parsons
Fiona Parsons
Posted on: 07.05.25
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Why More SMEs and Startups are Embracing Coworking Spaces

When people think of coworking spaces, they often picture freelancers with their flexible schedules and coffees in hand. However, while coworking spaces do provide the perfect place for freelancers...
Harvey Holloway
Harvey Holloway
Posted on: 02.05.25
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Spotlight On: Donna Speed, CEO of We The Curious

Occasionally, we like to highlight our members, and in this case, we’re shining a spotlight on Donna Speed, the CEO of We The Curious . We had the pleasure of sitting down with Donna to discuss the...
Jenny Ablett
Jenny Ablett
Business West
Posted on: 01.05.25
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Using Certificates of Origin for exporting to the USA

Interim guidance from Business West on using Certificates of Origin for exporting to the USA - April 2025 Following recent developments around US import tariffs, we want to provide some clarification...
Fiona Parsons
Fiona Parsons
Posted on: 24.04.25
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Q&A with Business West’s New Board Director: Professor Sir Steve West

Professor Sir Steve West CBE has joined Business West as a Non Executive Board Director. Sir Steve is Chief Executive Officer of the University of the West of England, Bristol (UWE Bristol), and was...
Amy Drummond
Amy Drummond
Business West
Posted on: 23.04.25
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