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Over the past year, we’ve been busy working behind the scenes to help our customers prepare for one of the biggest changes to international trade documentation in decades: the move to Digital ATA Carnets. The good news? Getting ready doesn’t need to be complicated.
Fiona Parsons
7 January, 2026
Business West
As Head of Innovation at Business West and Partner Manager of Innovate UK Business Growth in the South West, my focus for 2026 is clear: deliver the right support at the right time to help innovators turn ideas into commercial success, growth, and scale. With the new year underway, I’m sharing my perspective on the region’s position, the opportunities available now, and the practical steps to turn ambition into traction.
Tara Gillam
5 January, 2026
Business West
Confidence among firms has continued to weaken, with tax remaining the biggest concern, according to the UK’s largest business sentiment survey. The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Quarterly Economic Survey also found more businesses now expect to raise prices in 2026.
Amy Joyce
5 January, 2026
Business West
A new survey by the BCC’s Insights Unit of 989 businesses (96% SMEs) shows EU trade is becoming increasingly difficult, and this year’s reset needs to continue at real pace in 2026 to deliver vital deals for businesses.
Fiona Parsons
23 December, 2025
Business West
Responding to the latest Bank of England interest rate decision, Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce said:
Amy Joyce
18 December, 2025
Business West
This month, we spoke to Jane Guy from The Bristol Hotel about her role, plans for the busy festive period and the benefits of being a Business West Chambers of Commerce member.
Amy Joyce
17 December, 2025
Business West
There are many myths surrounding careers in the health and social care sector such as low pay, it being a female dominated environment and that it only includes personal care. In partnership with City of Bristol College, our Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) team hosted a series of three events to challenge misconceptions and inform students of the reality of working in this industry.
Louise Holland
17 December, 2025
Business West
As we reach the end of another whirlwind year in international trade, I’ve found myself reflecting on just how much our team and our businesses have achieved together. If there’s one thing 2025 has proved, it’s that international trade is always changing. Throughout it all, our purpose remains the same: to help businesses trade confidently and compliantly.
Catherine Stephens
15 December, 2025
Business West
As our Managing Director, Phil Smith, steps down after more than thirty years at Business West, we sat down to talk about the organisation he helped shape, the journey that brought him here, and the lessons learned along the way.
Amy Drummond
15 December, 2025
Business West
