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.
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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.
All-Aboard Watersports is a charity based in Bristol, offering lessons in sailing, kayaking, canoeing, rowing, boat building and more.
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 cautious optimism amid broader uncertainty.
Reacting to news of a trade deal in principle with the US, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the BCC, said:
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 huge boost to our economies and a welcome lift for our exporters. Both Governments should be congratulated for their strong engagement with business and hard work throughout long, but ultimately successful, negotiations.
When people think of coworking spaces, they often picture freelancers with their flexible schedules and coffees in hand.
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 iconic Bristol science education destination and their collaborative relationship with the Bristol Initiative.
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 for UK exporters regarding the use of Certificates of Origin when shipping goods to the United States.
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 awarded a knighthood in the King’s Birthday Honours List 2023 for services to Health, Business and Education. His appointment as Board Director marks a return to the Business West fold, having previously served as President of the Bristol Chamber and Initiative eight years ago. Here, he answers our questions…