BCC comments on King’s Speech: welcome action but gaps remain
British Chambers of Commerce comments on the King’s Speech: welcome action but gaps remain
Amy Drummond
13 May, 2026
Business West
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Member Spotlight: Andrew Allan-Jones, DAC Beachcroft
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 Allan-Jones, Bristol Location Head and Intellectual Property Partner, DAC Beachcroft.
Katie Soane
12 May, 2026
Business West
Supporting our members and championing the South West at REiiF 2026 in Leeds
Business West is proud to be attending the UK Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum (REiiF) 2026 in Leeds, taking place 19–21 May. We’ll be joining investors, developers, policymakers and partners to showcase the West of England and wider South West as one of the UK’s most investable regions.
Huw James
11 May, 2026
Business West
Belonging at work: addressing loneliness and isolation (Swindon Mindful Employer Network)
The latest Swindon Mindful Employer Network event brought employers together to explore loneliness and isolation in today’s workplaces.
Amy Joyce
7 May, 2026
Business West
Could accounting software be the key that unlocks growth for your business?
Accounting software is massively undervalued and underused. It gets a bad rap, too. It’s considered unnecessarily complex, an unwelcome additional cost, and unless you’re an accountant or bookkeeper – all a bit dull and uninspiring. But what if it could be key to growing your business?
Mark Williams
6 May, 2026
Business West
Digital ATA Carnets: what you need to know ahead of 1st June launch
With around four weeks to go until Digital ATA Carnets launch on 1 June 2026, now is the time for businesses to get familiar with what’s changing - and what it means for your next international journey.
Fiona Parsons
5 May, 2026
Business West
Six classic mistakes to avoid when using AI for business
According to the Lloyds Bank Business Barometer, 59% of UK businesses used AI in 2025, with 82% of them reporting increased productivity as a result and 76% saying it increased their profitability. If your business is already using AI or you’re considering starting to use it, as well as benefits, there are pitfalls. So, what six classic mistakes do you need to avoid?
Mark Williams
29 April, 2026
Business West
BCC press release: Conflict cuts Middle East trade by one fifth
New data from the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has revealed a 20% drop in export activity to the Middle East as conflict escalated in March. The findings are based on the number of certificates of origin issued by Chambers of Commerce, including Business West.
Fiona Parsons
29 April, 2026
Business West
Is AI the leadership issue of our time?
At a recent Bristol Initiative roundtable with Deloitte, business leaders shared their insights on how AI is reshaping organisations and the vital role of human leadership in an era of rapid, uncertain change.
Joshua Porter
27 April, 2026
Business West