Latest international trade updates
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Fiona Parsons
9 September, 2026
Business West
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Astral Systems accelerates its mission to become a leading UK medical isotope producer following stellar support
Bristol-based Astral Systems is pioneering compact fusion technology to address global health and energy challenges. The company has undergone rapid, significant development thanks in part to support from Innovate UK Business Growth, delivered by Business West. So, where and how has this made a difference?
Mark Williams
7 September, 2026
Business West
From awareness to support: women’s mental health and menopause at work (Swindon Mindful Employer Network)
The latest Swindon Mindful Employer Network event brought employers together to explore women's mental health and the menopause within the workplace.
Amy Joyce
3 September, 2026
Business West
Member Spotlight: Gilly Samuddin, Ablaze
Occasionally 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 Gilly Samuddin, CEO at Ablaze.
Katie Soane
3 September, 2026
Business West
NEET figures reinforce the case for collaboration
The latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures provide another important reminder of the scale of the challenge facing young people and the labour market.
Fay Daniels
1 September, 2026
Business West
Canada joins the UK’s CPTPP arrangements – could your business benefit?
From 1st September 2026, Canada is now part of the UK’s CPTPP (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership) trading arrangements, giving UK businesses full access to all 11 partner countries within the £13 trillion trading bloc.
Fiona Parsons
1 September, 2026
Business West
UK export picture remains mixed as services continue to provide support
The latest UK ONS trade figures present a mixed picture for exporters. While the value of goods exports increased during the second quarter of 2026, export volumes fell sharply in June and have shown little sustained growth over the past three years.
Fiona Parsons
13 August, 2026
Business West
Chamber conversations: Eva Hamilton MBE, Founder and CEO of Key4Life
As part of International Youth Day (12th August), we're featuring Key4Life as our Chamber Member of the Month, recognising the vital work they do to support young men facing barriers to employment, helping them build confidence, access opportunities and create brighter futures.
Amy Joyce
12 August, 2026
Business West
Tech advice proves to be a vital ingredient for rise of Bath-based cake company
Jess Langford-Snape set up her multi-award-winning Bath-based business, the Wild Flour Cake Company, in 2015. Ten years later, ambitious for more growth without increasing her costs or headcount, Jess wanted to learn how she could better harness the power of digital technology. Find out how government-funded tech advice brought significant time and cost savings.
Mark Williams
11 August, 2026
Business West