Clean Energy Skills Report released
Business West has released a new Clean Energy Skills Report as part of the Local Skills Improvement Plans (LSIPs).
Dan Graves
27 July, 2026
Business West
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Micro-qualifications: a new approach to education equality
Could micro-qualifications help unlock Bristol’s untapped talent? Discover how a new approach to higher education is opening doors for local people and helping businesses shape the skills their communities need.
Joshua Porter
24 July, 2026
Business West
Member Spotlight: Andrew Wright, Deloitte
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 Andrew Wright, Practice Senior Partner, Deloitte.
Katie Soane
22 July, 2026
Business West
BCC press release: Weak business confidence impacting hiring
Today’s labour market data is a stark example of the challenges awaiting Andy Burnham as he settles into Number 10.
Amy Joyce
21 July, 2026
Business West
International Trade team news – July 2026
The latest news from the award-winning Business West International Trade team.
Helen Hodgson
20 July, 2026
Business West
UK goods exports rose in May
UK goods exports increased by 5.2% in volume during May, according to the latest trade figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
Fiona Parsons
20 July, 2026
Business West
BCC press release: UK exporters floundering as headwinds build
New research by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Insights Unit, involving over 2,400 exporters, suggests overseas exports have fallen dramatically in the second quarter.
Fiona Parsons
16 July, 2026
Business West
The graduate talent your business is missing out on – and what to do about it
Despite headlines to the contrary, the UK graduate job market is holding up well, with 80% of 2023-24 UK graduates in employment. Concerns over the impact of AI on graduate jobs have thus far also proved unfounded. So, if your business is considering taking on a new graduate – how can you increase your chances of success?
Deborah Watson
15 July, 2026
Business West
Making the most of the UK's newest Free Trade Agreement: UK-India
July marks an important milestone for UK exporters, with the UK-India Free Trade Agreement officially coming into force on 15th July 2026 after several years of negotiation. At a time when global trade remains uncertain, Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) can provide greater certainty, reduce costs and improve competitiveness.
Megan Childs
15 July, 2026
Business West