ATA Carnet update: Suspension of Carnet scheme in Mexico
The ATA Carnet Scheme has been suspended in Mexico, effective from 2 March 2026.
Fiona Parsons
5 March, 2026
Business West
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AI — It’s not a tool, it’s an instrument
Generative AI promises to transform business as profoundly as the early Internet. We spoke to Spark AI founders Jules Love and Emma Wharton Love about how companies can move beyond experimentation, close the confidence gap, and unlock real growth through practical, creative AI adoption.
Joshua Porter
2 March, 2026
Business West
South West businesses report more measured conditions at the end of 2025 as cost pressures persist
Business West's latest Quarterly Economic Survey points to a cautious end to 2025 for South West businesses. While some firms see growth opportunities, amidst weakening demand, softer investment and persistent cost pressures, conditions remain subdued entering 2026.
Gustavo Guntren
27 February, 2026
Business West
Is SEO still worth the effort in the age of AI?
Search engine optimisation (SEO) has long been considered fundamental to successful digital marketing, fuelled in no small way by Google’s meteoric rise to prominence in the early noughties. But without question, AI is reshaping online search behaviour, user expectation and content creation. So, is it still worth investing your time and money in optimising your web content for search engines?
Mark Williams
26 February, 2026
Business West
Wellbeing as a competitive advantage – driving growth in an era of change
Senior HR leaders came together at a recent Bristol Initiative roundtable to consider a question that is becoming harder to ignore: what does wellbeing really mean for organisational performance?
Amy Joyce
25 February, 2026
Business West
BCC press release: Fresh uncertainty as new 10 per cent tariff introduced
Rapid shifts in US tariff policy are creating fresh uncertainty for UK exporters. With new levies imposed, further hikes possible and long-term decisions still unclear, businesses face rising costs and unstable trading conditions as government and industry push for clarity and support.
Fiona Parsons
24 February, 2026
Business West
Swindon ready to deliver growth in Oxford-Cambridge corridor
Swindon is ready and able to play a central role in delivering growth across the Oxford-Cambridge corridor and the wider Thames Valley, the Government’s Science Minister has been told.
Matt Griffith
20 February, 2026
Business West
10 things every sole trader and landlord should know about MTD for Income Tax
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax begins in April 2026, bringing major reporting changes for sole traders and landlords. Here are the key facts you need to know, who’s affected, what’s changing, and how digital tools can make compliance simpler while delivering wider business benefits.
Mark Williams
19 February, 2026
Business West
BCC press release: Inflation eases but business costs still biting
UK inflation has eased to 3%, offering cautious optimism for businesses. But with firms still facing intense cost pressures, the BCC warns that falling CPI must be matched by action in the Spring Statement to cut business costs and unlock growth.
Priscilla Dibble
18 February, 2026
Business West