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UK trade data reveals a widening gap between booming services exports and declining goods sales. With global tensions and rising barriers hitting manufacturers, the BCC urges urgent action in 2026 to lower tariffs, boost market access and support exporters as conditions continue to weaken.
Fiona Parsons
13 February, 2026
Business West
Acting on good advice at the right time can make a huge difference. It could help you take your business to new levels of success. That game-changing guidance could come from Tech Adoption for Growth, with sole traders and SMEs from across our region being encouraged to apply now. It's fully UK Government funded, which means it won’t cost you a penny.
Mark Williams
12 February, 2026
Business West
A new report from the British Chambers of Commerce is calling for the government to reform the apprenticeship system to make it fit for the 21st Century.
Fay Daniels
9 February, 2026
Business West
Running a small business is demanding. Most days, there’s an exhausting to-do list of tasks to get through. For understandable reasons, you focus on your cash flow, customers and staff, but your digital technology could quietly be costing you a lot of wasted time and money. So, how do you carry out a reliable tech health check?
Mark Williams
5 February, 2026
Business West
From global marketing agency to AI pioneer, Bournemouth‑based Crowd Group is scaling with Innovate UK Business Growth support—delivered by Business West in the South West.
James Cortis
3 February, 2026
Business West
In new survey data, the percentage of businesses reporting increased export orders has fallen to 21% in Q4 2025, compared with 31% in Q2 2018 A further 50% report no change, while 28% report a decrease Smaller and medium sized businesses have been hit much harder than larger firms, with just 19% of SMEs reporting increased orders, compared with 39% of firms with more than 250 employees
Fiona Parsons
30 January, 2026
Business West
UK businesses of all sizes work with consultants, who can advise on a wide range of topics and challenges. They can provide objective views and specialised expertise that businesses lack in-house and their influence can be transformative. Find out how to maximise your benefits when using a consultant.
Mark Williams
29 January, 2026
Business West
We were pleased to represent our region at last week’s Growing Together Alliance's House of Commons reception, hosted by Business South and Deloitte.
Matt Griffith
29 January, 2026
Business West
The BCC warns that minor business rates adjustments fall far short of what firms need. With rising costs and stalled investment, businesses are calling for deeper reform to create a fairer, more supportive system that strengthens growth and protects high‑street and commercial viability.
Amy Joyce
27 January, 2026
Business West
