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.
On the fifth anniversary of Brexit, the BCC is calling on the Government to use its planned EU reset to achieve concrete change and help drive UK economic growth. Research by the BCC’s Insight Unit...
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...
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...
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...
