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As we reach the end of another whirlwind year in international trade, I’ve found myself reflecting on just how much our team and our businesses have achieved together. If there’s one thing 2025 has proved, it’s that international trade is always changing. Throughout it all, our purpose remains the same: to help businesses trade confidently and compliantly.
Catherine Stephens
15 December, 2025
Business West
As our Managing Director, Phil Smith, steps down after more than thirty years at Business West, we sat down to talk about the organisation he helped shape, the journey that brought him here, and the lessons learned along the way.
Amy Drummond
15 December, 2025
Business West
The Bristol Old Vic provided an evocative backdrop for December’s Bristol Initiative Members’ Evening. Members gathered in the historic Bristol landmark, first opened in 1766, to explore how the region can build a skills system capable of meeting its economic ambitions for the decade ahead.
Anonymous Author
15 December, 2025
Business West
In this BCC press release, William Bain, British Chambers of Commerce Head of Trade Policy, comments on to the EU’s decision on de minimis exemptions and new customs duties from 1 July 2026.
Fiona Parsons
12 December, 2025
Business West
Despite economic uncertainty, 2025 has been a phenomenal year for innovation-led businesses in the South West. Innovate UK Business Growth, delivered by Business West in the South West, has once again been instrumental in enabling innovators to access vital support, manage their innovation efficiently, and achieve sustainable growth.
Tara Gillam
10 December, 2025
Business West
Occasionally we like to shine the spotlight on our members, and in this case one of the members of the Bristol Initiative. We sat down with John Chaplin, Director for External Affairs and Special Projects at Bristol Port to talk about his role at one of the regions biggest employers.
Katie Soane
5 December, 2025
Business West
Skills gaps continue to present real challenges for businesses, whether that's difficulty recruiting, keeping pace with new technologies, or finding the right training to upskill staff. So, how can you help to influence the future of skills in your sector?
Louise Holland
3 December, 2025
Business West
Business West leads a network of 21,000 businesses and organisations across the South West, driving long-term prosperity by helping individual businesses succeed, bringing people together, building evidence and influencing change. Here Ian Bell draws on the knowledge and experiences of members to investigate the current challenges of recruiting and retaining the best staff and to highlight ideas that could benefit every business.
Ian Bell
1 December, 2025
Business West
This November, in recognition of Movember and National Stress Awareness Day, we’re shining a spotlight on Angela Da Silva, a Chamber member who is dedicated to supporting workplaces and helping teams thrive by fostering positive mental health and stress management at work.
Amy Joyce
28 November, 2025
Business West
