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.
One of the most influential business organisations and the largest Chambers of Commerce in the UK, Business West, has certified as a B Corporation (B Corp).
The acceleration in addressing climate change has brought with it a dictionary of new terms. The British Chambers of Commerce partnered with O2 in a recent survey which found that one in five...
An inspiring range of local heroes are being celebrated in a new campaign to encourage more people to take positive action to help tackle poverty, inequality and climate change. A series of 17 short...
As a small business, there are a lot of things to consider when starting out, and how to manage your waste may not be top of your priority list. However, there are a lot of reasons why eco-friendly...
Ian Larrard, Director of Business West in Swindon & Wiltshire, introduced the first Initiative Business and Economy meeting of 2021 with a focus on business and climate change in light of our...
South West England’s largest and most influential business organisation, Business West, which represents some 23,000 businesses across the region, today (21 December) announced its commitment to...
National restrictions continue to significantly affect businesses across the country. While non-essential retail, hospitality and leisure businesses have had to temporarily close during lockdown,...
District council reports are often as dull as dishwater. But the one I have just been reading from Cotswold District Council is far from dull. It’s enterprising and exciting for businesses in the...