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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.

Business West report reveals urgent need for skills training re-design in the aerospace and social care sectors as workforces shrink during the pandemic and post-Brexit

A new report released by Business West has found that the aerospace and social care sectors need urgent changes to their skills training.
Posted on: 20.04.22
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Planning for the future in the Aviation sector

The South West needs to plan for the future to remain globally competitive and take advantage of technological change for efficiency and productivity.
Chloe Stockwell
Chloe Stockwell
Business West
Posted on: 01.03.22
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Q&A with Matt Tudge: How the LSIP gives employers in Aerospace & Social Care more say in the future skills landscape

Ian Mean, Director of Business West Gloucestershire, speaks to Matt Tudge, Project Manager for the Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) - West of England Plus.
Chloe Stockwell
Chloe Stockwell
Business West
Posted on: 01.02.22
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Hydrogen power poses a challenge but also great opportunity for skills in the aerospace industry

Hydrogen power and the skills needed to operate it are a huge challenge but with great opportunities for the aerospace industry.
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 27.01.22
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Business West one of eight Chambers of Commerce to pilot Local Skills Improvement Plan

Business West has been named as one of eight Chambers of Commerce across England that will lead on a new Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) for its region. Working in tandem with key education...
Posted on: 22.07.21
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