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The latest UK trade figures from the Office for National Statistics suggest that international trade continues to hold up reasonably well despite ongoing global uncertainty and disruption in energy markets.
Fiona Parsons
16 June, 2026
Business West
In this piece, author Harvey Holloway explores how local healthcare SMEs can outperform national chains through personalised customer service, targeted digital marketing, customer-led content, strong community connections, and effective patient loyalty programmes.
Amy Joyce
15 June, 2026
Business West
The BCC is urging policymakers to adopt a ‘growth delivery test’, with a new report identifying five practical levers to boost UK economic growth: skills, technology, trade, finance and scaling.
Amy Joyce
15 June, 2026
Business West
To celebrate The Great Big Green Week, Chloe Barratt, LSIP Project Manager & Green Lead has compiled a list of upcoming green themed events, training, courses and opportunities available across Gloucestershire, Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire, and the West of England and North Somerset.
Chloe Barratt
11 June, 2026
Business West
The South West is home to businesses doing remarkable things, and this year's Services Impact Report captures what that really looks like, and our role in making it happen.
James Cortis
10 June, 2026
Business West
Earlier this year, as part of the Local Skills Improvement Plans (LSIPs) research into Clean Energy business needs, I spoke with David Welham, Site Manager at A Healthier Earth’s new biochar facility, and Jenny Hughes, Head of Carbon Removal.
Chloe Barratt
9 June, 2026
Business West
On 1 June 2026, Digital ATA Carnets officially launched across the UK, European Union, Switzerland and Norway, marking a significant milestone for international trade. As Head of International Trade Services at Business West, I was keen to experience the process first-hand. So, when I travelled from Bristol to Paris hand-carrying professional equipment for a presentation at the International Chamber of Commerce, I used a Digital Carnet for the entire journey (the first in the UK).
Catherine Stephens
9 June, 2026
Business West
The US Government has announced plans to make its current 10% tariff on most imported goods more permanent. While the latest developments suggest that UK exporters may not face an increase in overall tariff rates when selling goods into the US, the trading environment remains challenging.
Fiona Parsons
4 June, 2026
Business West
According to some estimates, a quarter of UK businesses have used AI, with many boosting their productivity and profits as a result. A higher percentage of larger firms are now benefitting from regular AI use. Find out about some of the most popular AI-powered solutions and where they could save your business time and money.
Mark Williams
2 June, 2026
Business West
