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King's Speech Should Prioritise Business To Drive Growth

The British Chambers of Commerce, of which Business West is a key member, is calling for a business-focused King’s Speech this week that gives firms confidence to invest.
Eleanor Ferrari
Eleanor Ferrari
Posted on: 06.11.23
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Will the new Isambard-AI supercomputer benefit local business?

It was an eye-catching announcement, worthy of the showmanship of Isambard Kingdom Brunel: Bristol will be the home of the new £900 million artificial intelligence supercomputer. For Bristol to host...
Sue Turner
Sue Turner
AI Governance
Posted on: 03.11.23
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Perfect sites for mini-nuclear plants

In Ian Mean's latest column, he shines a light on the achievements of Lucy Ackland, a senior engineer at Renishaw and Charlie Savage, restaurant manager of the Royal Agricultural University.
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 01.11.23
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Call For Evidence Launched By BCC Workplace Equity Commission

A call for evidence has been launched by the British Chambers of Commerce Workplace Equity Commission, urging businesses, stakeholders and interested parties to contribute towards making change...
Eleanor Ferrari
Eleanor Ferrari
Posted on: 24.10.23
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Has Bristol peaked? Reflections on city's growing pains
Member role

On first reading the ‘have we reached peak Bristol?’ headline for this discussion, images of social media posts about defining (but instantly forgettable) moments came to mind. Think of angry fans...
Ben Lowndes
Ben Lowndes
Posted on: 23.10.23
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Chancellor Must Take Bold Decisions To Unlock Growth

BCC research shows less than a quarter of firms are investing, as fears over high inflation and interest rates, alongside concerns around trade barriers and skills shortages, continue to bite.
Phil Smith
Phil Smith
Business West
Posted on: 23.10.23
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A tale of Two Projects

It was a real pleasure to be among the guests for the official opening of the University of Bath’s brilliant Institute of Advanced Automotive Propulsion Systems. The astonishing £80m complex was...
Ian Bell
Ian Bell
Business West
Posted on: 12.10.23
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The importance of a strong regional voice for business is paramount

In Ian Mean's latest column, he highlights the lack of discussion around business in the recent Conservative Conference, and discusses how the new alliance of six leading employers’ groups, including...
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 11.10.23
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Business West’s Quarterly Economic Survey: South West businesses are cautiously optimistic, while adapting to uncertain times

Over half (57%) express confidence in their business’s prospects for the next 12 months Yet, half of the participants hold pessimistic views about the national economic outlook over the next year 40...
Sam Harrison
Sam Harrison
Business West
Posted on: 09.10.23
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