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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.

Lack of Recognition for South West in Chancellor's Budget

Did you notice that mention of the South West was sadly lacking in the Chancellor’s Big, Big Budget? There were lots of mentions of the North and the North West as the recipients of help from...
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 05.11.24
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New CEO Simon Wales on The Bristol Beacon and building community through music

In this edition of our Bristol Initiative member spotlight series, we’re thrilled to introduce Simon Wales, the new CEO of Bristol Beacon. Since joining in August 2024, Simon has taken the helm at...
Jenny Ablett
Jenny Ablett
Business West
Posted on: 05.11.24
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Business West Hosts International Trade Roundtable at Leigh Court

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...
Fiona Parsons
Fiona Parsons
Posted on: 25.10.24
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BCC Press Release: ‘Brand Britain’: Down, But Far From Out

New Report Unveils Its Enduring Distinctiveness 52% of UK exporters say Britain's brand helps boost their sales: More than half see their association with Britain as a key driver of growth. 1/3 of...
Eleanor Ferrari
Eleanor Ferrari
Posted on: 24.10.24
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Cautious optimism among businesses amidst a challenging economic environment.

Released today, Business West’s Q3 2024 Quarterly Economic Survey reveals cautious optimism among businesses in the South West, with confidence levels holding steady despite a challenging economic...
Sam Harrison
Sam Harrison
Business West
Posted on: 24.10.24
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Investment Success for Stroud's Five Valleys Shopping Centre

Six years on and an ongoing investment approaching thirty million pounds, Stroud’s Five Valleys Shopping Centre is in good health. When I visited the centre last week, I felt a tangible enthusiasm...
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 23.10.24
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Initiative Member Spotlight: Alan Swan, Regional Operations Director for the South West at Stantec

As part of our ongoing series spotlighting members of the Bristol Initiative, we had the opportunity to speak with Alan Swan, Regional Operations Director for the South West at Stantec. Stantec, a...
Jenny Ablett
Jenny Ablett
Business West
Posted on: 23.10.24
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A guide to ensuring your EUR1 is correct for mixed-origin shipments

A guide to ensuring your EUR1 is correct for mixed-origin shipments. Do you want to use preferential duties but ship a mixed-origin consignment? Don’t fret! You can still use an EUR1 to cover the...
Beth Rice
Beth Rice
Posted on: 22.10.24
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BCC Press Release: The Trade Confidence Outlook

BCC’s Trade Confidence Outlook for Q3 2024 shows a dip in SME exporters already poor performance on overseas sales.  Under a quarter of exporting SME firms (22%) saw their overseas sales rise in Q3,...
Eleanor Ferrari
Eleanor Ferrari
Posted on: 22.10.24
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