The importance of talking about mental health

BCC Press Release: Planning Reform Must ‘Move Ahead at Pace’

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), of which Business West is a key player, is calling for swift action by the Government to reform planning in England, to help stimulate business investment and unlock growth.

BCC Press Release: BCC Reacts to Prime Minister’s Conference Speech

Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, of which Business West are clear players, said:

Bristol Initiative Member Spotlight - Gary Mckinnon, Head of Commercial at Bristol Waste

Every so often we like to shine the spotlight on our members, and in this case one of the members of the Bristol Initiative. We sat down with Gary Mckinnon, Head of Commercial at Bristol Waste to talk about their life at Bristol Waste and their relationship with the Bristol Initiative.

BCC Press Release: Chancellor Must Deliver Growth Focused Budget

The British Chambers of Commerce is calling for the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, to use her first Budget to seize the moment to boost business and grow the UK economy.

Interview with Councillor Richard Stanley on Tewkesbury’s Tremendous Growth

Tewkesbury is fast becoming a veritable powerhouse for business growth as more companies move into the area and the magnet for young families setting up home there.

4 New Tech-Led Ways to Prevent Cyber Attacks

October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month, which is focused on spotlighting cyber security best practices, shedding light on the evolving threats that individuals and businesses face and ways to prevent them from causing irreparable damage.

BCC Press Release: Services and Digital Trade ‘Key To Boosting Exports’

The British Chambers of Commerce has endorsed the World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) focus on services and digital trade as key priorities.

Sir Iain Gray and Andrea Dell to lead Futures West Foundation for Sustainable and Inclusive Economic Growth

Emeritus Professor Sir Iain Gray appointed as Chair, and Andrea Dell as Director New team will bring business and academia together to tackle the region’s challenges, and pave the way for greater investment and prosperity Leadership team represents extensive business, engineering, innovation, local and national government, higher education and community experience Business West has today announced the leadership team for the Futures West Foundation for Sustainable and Inclusive Economic Growth.