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The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), of which Business West is a key player, is urging policymakers across the UK to put British businesses at the heart of sustainability and waste reduction plans. Among the recommendations in the BCC’s Circular Economy report:
Eleanor Ferrari
28 November, 2024
Business West
Last week, Business West’s Initiative and Chamber of Commerce hosted The Bank of England South West Monetary Policy Report Briefing at the EQ Building in Bristol. This sold-out event brought together members of the business community to hear exclusive insights from the Bank of England and engage in critical discussions on the economic challenges and opportunities facing our region.
Anonymous Author
21 November, 2024
Business West
At a time of unrelenting pressure on High Street retailers, it is good to see a great community project being supported by the church and a council in Gloucestershire.
Ian Mean
19 November, 2024
Business West
Somerset businesses can strengthen their talent pipeline by partnering with colleges to address staffing needs through T-level students, internships, and apprenticeships. This collaboration helps businesses meet their workforce demands and also provides students with valuable, real-world workplace experience.
Solomon Heath
19 November, 2024
Business West
University of Bath / UWE Bristol / Futures West Press Release
Amy Drummond
19 November, 2024
Business West
Did you know that YouTube content creators contributed £1.4 billion to the UK’s gross domestic product (GDP) in a single year? As industries go, online entrepreneurship is booming.
Harvey Holloway
18 November, 2024
Business West
As part of our Bristol Initiative member spotlight series, we’re proud to feature Paul Kearney, CEO of Bristol & Weston Hospitals Charity. Paul leads the NHS charity supporting hospitals across the region, helping to fund projects that improve patient care and staff wellbeing. We spoke with Paul about his role, the charity’s impact on healthcare in Bristol and Weston, and his ambitions for fostering partnerships through the Bristol Initiative.
Jenny Ablett
15 November, 2024
Business West
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 year 37% of exporters anticipate an increase export business over the next 12 months, but 91% of non-exporters do not expect to export Most exporters are not familiar with new or upcoming trade changes Customs procedures continue to be the main export hurdle for UK companies, according to a major new survey of businesses by the British Chambers of Commerce Insights Unit, published during International Trade Week.
Eleanor Ferrari
15 November, 2024
Business West
Business West Chambers of Commerce are proud to be made up of businesses from a wide range of sectors, sizes and structures, all of whom bring something different and exciting to our Chamber community.
Eleanor Ferrari
14 November, 2024
Business West
