Innovative University-Business Partnership to Power Economic Growth & Devolution for the West of England
University of Bath / UWE Bristol / Futures West Press Release
Amy Drummond
19 November, 2024
Business West
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An entrepreneur's guide to monetise your platform and maximise audience reach
Did you know that YouTube content creators contributed £1.4 billion to the UK’s gross domestic product (GDP) in a single year? As industries go, online entrepreneurship is booming.
Harvey Holloway
18 November, 2024
Business West
Paul Kearney on Supporting Healthcare Through Bristol & Weston Hospitals Charity
As part of our Bristol Initiative member spotlight series, we’re proud to feature Paul Kearney, CEO of Bristol & Weston Hospitals Charity. Paul leads the NHS charity supporting hospitals across the region, helping to fund projects that improve patient care and staff wellbeing. We spoke with Paul about his role, the charity’s impact on healthcare in Bristol and Weston, and his ambitions for fostering partnerships through the Bristol Initiative.
Jenny Ablett
15 November, 2024
Business West
BCC Press Release: Customs Procedures Still Holding Back UK Exports
Major survey of UK businesses finds customs procedures remain the top barrier to exporting (cited by 45% of companies) 40% of firms say geo-political events have impacted their business over the last year 37% of exporters anticipate an increase export business over the next 12 months, but 91% of non-exporters do not expect to export Most exporters are not familiar with new or upcoming trade changes Customs procedures continue to be the main export hurdle for UK companies, according to a major new survey of businesses by the British Chambers of Commerce Insights Unit, published during International Trade Week.
Eleanor Ferrari
15 November, 2024
Business West
Chamber Conversations: Bob Barnes from SH&P
Business West Chambers of Commerce are proud to be made up of businesses from a wide range of sectors, sizes and structures, all of whom bring something different and exciting to our Chamber community.
Eleanor Ferrari
14 November, 2024
Business West
BCC Press Release: Pension Reform Must Unlock Growth
Responding to the Chancellor’s proposals on pension reform, Shevaun Haviland, Director General at the British Chambers of Commerce, of which Business West are key players, said:
Eleanor Ferrari
14 November, 2024
Business West
BCC Press Release: SME Divide Revealed on Environmental Targets
Ahead of COP 29, the UN Climate Change Conference in Azerbaijan, British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) research has found a clear divide among SMEs on environmental targets.
Eleanor Ferrari
12 November, 2024
Business West
Swindon Railway Quarter Redevelopment: Heidi Alexander Holds Inaugural Strategic Board Meeting
“Swindon Knowledge Central” will be one of the UK’s largest brownfield regeneration projects New board to oversee development includes Network Rail, Swindon Borough Council, LCR Property, GWR, Homes England, Department for Business and Trade, UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), University of Bath, Business West, Western Gateway. Project supports the Government’s economic growth focus, and housing and development agenda Heidi Alexander MP has chaired the inaugural board meeting for the Swindon railway quarter redevelopment. The project, Swindon Knowledge Central, supported by Business West, focuses on the redevelopment of land around Swindon station and will be one of the UK’s largest brownfield regeneration projects.
Amy Drummond
12 November, 2024
Business West
BCC Press Release: Rate Respite for Businesses after Tough Budget
Responding to the latest interest rate decision by the Bank of England, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce, of which Business West are key players, said:
Eleanor Ferrari
11 November, 2024
Business West