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Unlocking Global Markets: 5 Ways Business West Can Help

International growth is crucial for supporting the local economy. Since April 2022, our team has provided expert advice on internationalisation, facilitating strategic partnerships between 116 SMEs in the South West and businesses across 62 countries. This has been achieved through our international contracts, including the Enterprise Europe Network, and our collaboration with the wider International Chambers of Commerce.

Tara Gillam

13 March, 2025

Business West

West of England Metro Mayor candidates outline their vision for the region

Last week, Business West’s Bristol Initiative hosted a Hustings for the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority election, bringing together candidates from the four major political parties that have been announced. Held at the office of Initiative Member Burges Salmon in Bristol, our event provided a platform for business leaders to hear directly from the candidates about their plans to drive economic growth, address regional challenges, and elevate the West of England’s profile on the national and international stage.

Victoria Matthews

11 March, 2025

Business West

Devolution and Growth: “What does our region actually want?”

Last week the Bristol Initiative and Futures West hosted a Devolution and Growth event at Bristol’s Engine Shed, which featured keynote speeches from Andrew Carter, Chief Executive at Centre for Cities, and Stephen Peacock, Chief Executive of the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority. The event also featured a panel debate with experts across housing, skills, transport and policy.

Victoria Matthews

5 March, 2025

Business West

National Insurance Creating ‘Powder Keg’ of Costs 

82% of firms surveyed say the National Insurance (NI) rise will impact their business Most responding businesses say the increase in NI will impact recruitment (58%) and prices (54%) Over three quarters (79%) of businesses do not feel the government has properly assessed the impact of its new policies The majority of firms (77%) are worried about the speed policy changes are being made 55% of firms say plans to change statutory sick pay will impact either their investment, recruitment, prices or day to day operations. The overwhelming majority of businesses say the rise in employer National Insurance contributions will force them to change their plans, according to new research by the BCC Insight’s Unit, in partnership with professional services firm AAB.

Susie Parker

26 February, 2025

Business West

The Growing Together Alliance: What it means for Bristol

In a significant move to drive sustainable and inclusive economic growth across the UK, in 2023 Business West joined forces with five leading regional business organisations to form the Growing Together Alliance. We joined with the Northern Powerhouse Partnership, BusinessLDN, Business South, Cambridge Ahead, and the North West Business Leadership Team to leverage the unique strengths of each region and address national challenges such as productivity, innovation, and regional disparity.

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24 February, 2025

Business West