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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.

Gloucestershire MPs back fusion plans

It’s good to see our Gloucestershire MPs and key local government figures putting their wholehearted support behind plans to site the world’s first fusion power plant in the county. I was impressed...
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 27.01.21
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Business West announced as key sponsor of Swindon’s Festival of Tomorrow

Off the back of a hugely successful inaugural event in 2020, Business West is once again proud to be a lead sponsor of Swindon’s one and only science festival – the Festival of Tomorrow - for 2021.
Posted on: 20.01.21
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Young Innovators Awards: South West winners announced

Seven of the South West’s brightest young minds, aged 18-30, have been selected for Innovate UK's Young Innovators Awards. Delivered in partnership with The Prince’s Trust and Knowledge Transfer...
James Cortis
James Cortis
Business West
Posted on: 13.01.21
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Innovate UK EDGE – New Year, New Look, New Ambitions

We're delighted to announce our new unifying inovation brand
James Cortis
James Cortis
Business West
Posted on: 05.01.21
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South West poised for new dawn of fusion power

The South West of England is poised to deliver on pioneering Government-backed plans for the UK to host the world’s first fusion power plant. Nuclear South West, which unites the region’s nuclear...
James Cortis
James Cortis
Business West
Posted on: 03.12.20
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South West poised for new dawn of fusion power

South West ready to lead on multi-£bn, world-first energy project
James Cortis
James Cortis
Business West
Posted on: 03.12.20
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Time for Swindon to step up and become true tech mecca

Swindon has all the assets of becoming a tech powerhouse. Over 9,000 people already work in Swindon’s tech ecosystem and the town is home to global brands such as Intel, Nationwide, Catalent and...
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 24.11.20
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Appsbroker's Mike Conner on the benefits of building a business in Swindon

mike_conner_appsbroker.jpg Few people epitomise the heart of tech in Swindon more than Mike Conner, founder and chief executive of Appsbroker . Mike set up the business 14 years ago and it is now...
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 23.11.20
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Father-son team gives UK the edge in high-stakes EV race

Business West speaks with the only battery-grade lithium miners in Europe, based in Cornwall.
James Cortis
James Cortis
Business West
Posted on: 18.11.20
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