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.
So, what is the “New Normal” with business after two years shrouded by Covid? Many businesses have faced a real battle to survive, and have made big decisions over recruitment. Normal for many firms...
Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, today announced an additional £1bn in financial support for the COVID-hit hospitality and leisure sectors, including £6k grants for businesses. Shevaun Haviland, Director...
The Chancellor was warned today of impending damage to the economic recovery if Government did not bring forward support for businesses following the Plan B Covid restrictions announced on Tuesday...
The University of the West of England (UWE), in partnership with Business West, runs an annual lecture series that brings top business leaders to Bristol. We caught up with Mike Haigh, Executive...
Two of Swindon’s largest and best-known employers – Zurich and Catalent – took centre stage at our most recent Swindon Mindful Employer Network (SMEN) meeting to give their insight on protecting...
September will be a red letter month for members of the Initiative as we meet face to face for the first time in more than eighteen months. But we’ll also be offering people the chance to attend...
The term ‘office worker’ once lazily defined a vast spectrum of the region’s employees. Now, it’s a label set to fade away as how ‘office workers’ add value to their businesses has evolved beyond...
There used to be an old saying in business that your most valuable assets walked out of the door at 5pm every day. It’s long been recognised that talented staff are at the heart of every successful...
