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The #ShopLocal campaign is working. In the last few years, a massive 60% of British consumers have said they’d like to actively start buying more from local businesses, marking a huge jump from the 40% recorded in previous studies.
Harvey Holloway
11 December, 2023
Business West
We will always need skilled people; it’s essential to ensure our workforce can keep obtaining new skills as requirements shift with the introduction of new technology, and the Local Skills Improvement Plans (LSIPs) are supercharging the direction of travel for this – gathering the evidence to provide more effective provision.
Fay Daniels
8 December, 2023
Business West
This morning, Business West was pleased to welcome Elizabeth Bowes, the Deputy High Commissioner of Australia, and Zinat Hoque, Economic Policy Officer, at our Leigh Court HQ. The primary focus of this visit was to delve into the intricacies and opportunities presented by the UK/Australia Free Trade Agreement (FTA). During this meeting, discussions centred on how the UK/Australia FTA can be a catalyst for growth and prosperity for exporters working with Business West, as well as highlighting the inward investment opportunities present in the South West, together with Australia’s appetite for investment. Both Ms. Bowes and Ms. Hoque shared valuable insights into the agreement, highlighting its potential to open new markets, enhance economic cooperation and increase investment between the UK and Australia.
Fiona Parsons
7 December, 2023
Business West
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), of which Business West is a key member, has marginally upgraded its 2023 and 2024 GDP forecast but lowered the outlook for 2025, as economic growth for all three years flatlines.
Eleanor Ferrari
7 December, 2023
Business West
Councils and business have often not been compatible bedfellows.
Ian Mean
6 December, 2023
Business West
Business West was delighted to deliver a bespoke training workshop on Letters of Credit to Amcor Flexibles, which is a global food and medical manufacturing company based in Bristol. Due to a large proportion of first presentations to banks against …
Fiona Parsons
1 December, 2023
Business West
Business West and EFM Global recently embarked on the very first complete commercial Digital Carnet journey. We exported hand-carried goods (a laptop and a Go-Pro camera for use at a trade fair) out of the United Kingdom, imported them into Brussels,…
Catherine Stephens
15 November, 2023
Business West
Business West, one of the UK's biggest Chamber of Commerce and business support organisations, is thrilled to announce the launch of its new International Trade Consultancy Service, designed to empower businesses with expert guidance in the ever-evol…
Fiona Parsons
19 October, 2023
Business West
What is a Carnet? A Carnet is a physical customs document which acts as a 'passport for goods'. It aids the temporary movement of goods out of the UK and into other countries on the ATA Carnet scheme. What does a Carnet document look like? A Carnet i…
Elsa Mendl
28 September, 2023
Business West
