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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.

BCC Business Manifesto for new Prime Minister

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), which Business West is a key member of, has sent the Prime Minister a Business Manifesto to get firms through the tough months ahead and then power the UK’s...
Posted on: 08.11.22
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Interest rates rise a blunt instrument and further headache for business

Commenting on today’s Bank of England interest rate rise, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), which Business West is a key member of, said:   “The decision to...
Posted on: 03.11.22
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New PM must restore business confidence

Reacting to the announcement of the new Prime Minister, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), which Business West is a key member of, said: “We would like to...
Posted on: 24.10.22
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Business West responds to Chancellor’s emergency statement

Commenting on the Chancellor’s emergency statement on the mini-budget, Phil Smith, Managing Director of Business West, said: ‘Employers and businesses will be relieved that the most important aspects...
Posted on: 17.10.22
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Business West opens up opportunities for podcasting business

Business West supported Bristol based Digital Bulls via the Workforce for the Future Programme.
Fay Daniels
Fay Daniels
Business West
Posted on: 12.10.22
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What is ethical leadership in business?

With leadership comes influence and a degree of power within an organisation. This means there is an ethical responsibility for how leaders affect others and their surroundings, whether through...
Mia Thorne
Mia Thorne
Business West
Posted on: 04.10.22
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Business West responds to the Government’s Growth Plan

Responding to the Chancellor’s statement this morning, Matt Griffith, Director of Policy at Business West, said: “Given the new Government’s fiscal event today wasn’t termed a Budget statement it...
Posted on: 23.09.22
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Business West welcomes energy support scheme for business but calls for more long-term detail

Responding to the government’s Energy Bill Relief Scheme announcement, Claire Ralph, Policy Manager at Business West, said: “Business West welcomes details announced today on the Energy Bill Relief...
Posted on: 21.09.22
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Meet the team - Eithne Venney, HR Support Adviser

We met with HR Support Adviser, Eithne Venney, to discuss her new role and the HR Support Service.
Dan Graves
Dan Graves
Posted on: 20.09.22
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