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.
Business people – a special breed Having led Business West for nearly 30 years it still delights me that business owners and managers are a special breed, confident in their own drive and abilities...
As 2025 begins, the global trade landscape is a mix of opportunities and challenges. On one hand, recent agreements like the EU-Mercosur deal and the UK joining the Comprehensive and Progressive...
If you’re planning to use an ATA Carnet to transport goods to the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Switzerland this month, it’s important to be aware of specific customs requirements that may impact...
The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) is a free trade agreement comprising 11 member countries across Asia, the Pacific, and the Americas: Australia,...
Reacting to the UK formally joining the Comprehensive and Progressive agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) today, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “This is a red-...
The latest ONS trade data for the UK was released this morning, showing a drop in goods exports and a rise in services exports. However, the more extended term three-month trend shows a fall in both.
A new Global Britain report from the British Chambers of Commerce, of which Business West is a key player, is urging the Government to get the UK match fit for a more fractious era in trade...
Major survey of UK businesses finds customs procedures remain the top barrier to exporting (cited by 45% of companies) 40% of firms say geo-political events have impacted their business over the last...
Business West was pleased to host an insightful international trade roundtable at Leigh Court Business Centre, in partnership with South West Business Insider. This exclusive event brought together...
