The importance of talking about mental health

In the UK, one in four workers struggle with mental health issues and one in five feel unable to handle workplace stress. Alarmingly, there are 5000 deaths by suicide each year, with 135 people impacted each time someone takes their life. These are some of the shocking statistics shared at our latest Swindon Mindful Employer Network event which took place on 10th September, Suicide Prevention Day.

Gloucestershire can benefit from revival of nuclear

Here in Gloucestershire, I believe we are on the threshold of a revival in nuclear energy in the heartland of Berkeley and Oldbury, where it was developed in the 1960s.

What can business expect in our Christmas stockings?

From time to time, national politicians express an interest in giving more freedom and independence to English regions. The process started in earnest with the creation of the so called Metro Mayors, who preside over Combined Authorities, where a number of local councils are grouped together to forge a sub-regional alliance.

The importance of talking about mental health

BCC Press Release: Planning Reform Must ‘Move Ahead at Pace’

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), of which Business West is a key player, is calling for swift action by the Government to reform planning in England, to help stimulate business investment and unlock growth.

BCC Press Release: BCC Reacts to Prime Minister’s Conference Speech

Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, of which Business West are clear players, said:

Bristol Initiative Member Spotlight - Gary Mckinnon, Head of Commercial at Bristol Waste

Every so often 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 Gary Mckinnon, Head of Commercial at Bristol Waste to talk about their life at Bristol Waste and their relationship with the Bristol Initiative.

BCC Press Release: Chancellor Must Deliver Growth Focused Budget

The British Chambers of Commerce is calling for the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, to use her first Budget to seize the moment to boost business and grow the UK economy.

Interview with Councillor Richard Stanley on Tewkesbury’s Tremendous Growth

Tewkesbury is fast becoming a veritable powerhouse for business growth as more companies move into the area and the magnet for young families setting up home there.