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Stay informed on what's going on in business and the economy. Our blog includes regular updates, including thought leadership pieces, from the Business West team, British Chambers of Commerce and regional business leaders.

Addressing the Affordable Housing Crisis: A Summit in Bath

The affordable housing crisis is a huge issue for communities across the UK, including the city of Bath. To address this challenge, a summit was held in Bath today, chaired by Victor da Cunha, CEO of...
Sam Harrison
Sam Harrison
Business West
Posted on: 11.07.24
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Driving Economic Growth in Gloucestershire with New Government Support

Here at Business West, we look forward to welcoming our newly elected MPs to help make our region the best place to live, learn, and work. I have to say the initial reaction of our new MPs in...
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 08.07.24
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Business West’s Quarterly Economic Survey: The labour market remains a critical issue for South West businesses

Business West’s latest Quarterly Economic Survey (QES), which polls businesses across the South West, reveals 69% reported difficulties in recruitment, particularly for skilled manual/technical and...
Sam Harrison
Sam Harrison
Business West
Posted on: 02.07.24
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Bristol's Young Professionals Quiz Bristol Politicians at General Election Hustings

What is Bristol’s place in the national political landscape, and how will local issues be addressed by the next government? These and more pressing questions were at the heart of a lively debate held...
Sam Harrison
Sam Harrison
Business West
Posted on: 19.06.24
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Driven by innovation, built on heritage: Gloucestershire's new Economic Strategy

"Driven by innovation, built on heritage" is an excellent descriptive headline to Gloucestershire’s new Economic Strategy for the next ten years until 2034.
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 20.05.24
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Celebrating International Museum Day with Bristol Museums

International Museum Day (IMD) is held annually in May, every year since 1977. The day is coordinated by the national Council of Museums (ICOM) to shine a light on museums and the international...
Louise Holland
Louise Holland
Business West
Posted on: 16.05.24
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Let’s get things working properly

As talk starts to intensify about the forthcoming general election, whenever it happens, it’s time for our members to think carefully about the things they’d like to see delivered by what will be...
Ian Bell
Ian Bell
Business West
Posted on: 16.05.24
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Agri-tech investment is key to farming in Gloucestershire

In Gloucestershire, many farmers are on the brink after the wettest year for 150 years which has devastated their business.
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 15.05.24
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“The problem with OpenAI is that they’re not very open” - Bristol Initiative Members Explore the Potential and Perils of AI

A lively roundtable discussion on Artificial Intelligence (AI) recently took place at the Bristol offices of DAC Beachcroft , bringing together members of the Bristol Initiative. Chaired by Jenny...
Sam Harrison
Sam Harrison
Business West
Posted on: 02.05.24
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