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The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is calling on the Government to tackle the problems of the UK’s worn-out infrastructure to fire up growth. Among the recommendations in a new report, published...
The Bristol Chamber & Initiative has appointed Ed Rowberry, BBRC’s Chief Executive, as President. Ed, who as the driving force behind BBRC has mobilised more than £70m investment into the West of...
At a time of unrelenting pressure on High Street retailers, it is good to see a great community project being supported by the church and a council in Gloucestershire. Supporting this visionary piece...
“Swindon Knowledge Central” will be one of the UK’s largest brownfield regeneration projects New board to oversee development includes Network Rail, Swindon Borough Council, LCR Property, GWR, Homes...
Did you notice that mention of the South West was sadly lacking in the Chancellor’s Big, Big Budget? There were lots of mentions of the North and the North West as the recipients of help from...
Released today, Business West’s Q3 2024 Quarterly Economic Survey reveals cautious optimism among businesses in the South West, with confidence levels holding steady despite a challenging economic...
Six years on and an ongoing investment approaching thirty million pounds, Stroud’s Five Valleys Shopping Centre is in good health. When I visited the centre last week, I felt a tangible enthusiasm...
Investing in our young people through apprenticeships is now more important than ever as the demand for skills grows. So, the development of Skills England, a new government body designed to bring...
Following improvements to business conditions in the first half of 2024, key indicators stalled or declined in Q3 – with manufacturing suffering the most. Taxation is now more of a concern than...
