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Leigh Court office space: a case study with Phoenix Cargo Services

Leigh Court is a magnificent Palladian mansion situated just outside of Bristol. It is not only an events and wedding venue, but a well-appointed and serviced office space, which Business West and a...
Elsa Mendl
Elsa Mendl
Posted on: 07.11.23
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King's Speech Should Prioritise Business To Drive Growth

The British Chambers of Commerce, of which Business West is a key member, is calling for a business-focused King’s Speech this week that gives firms confidence to invest.
Eleanor Ferrari
Eleanor Ferrari
Posted on: 06.11.23
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Will the new Isambard-AI supercomputer benefit local business?

It was an eye-catching announcement, worthy of the showmanship of Isambard Kingdom Brunel: Bristol will be the home of the new £900 million artificial intelligence supercomputer. For Bristol to host...
Sue Turner
Sue Turner
AI Governance
Posted on: 03.11.23
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Perfect sites for mini-nuclear plants

In Ian Mean's latest column, he shines a light on the achievements of Lucy Ackland, a senior engineer at Renishaw and Charlie Savage, restaurant manager of the Royal Agricultural University.
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 01.11.23
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World’s First Complete Digital ATA Carnet Journey: Making Temporary Exporting Easier For Companies

Complete journey takes ‘passport for goods’ into the digital era Business West and EFM Global have successfully transported a shipment from Heathrow to Brussels and back, using a new Digital Carnet...
Amy Drummond
Amy Drummond
Business West
Posted on: 31.10.23
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Top Tips for Cyber Security Awareness Month

We spoke to Ross Brown, Head of Cyber and Innovation for the South West Cyber Resilience Centre, who has shared their timely tips to keep you alert during cyber security awareness month and beyond.
Eleanor Ferrari
Eleanor Ferrari
Posted on: 24.10.23
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Call For Evidence Launched By BCC Workplace Equity Commission

A call for evidence has been launched by the British Chambers of Commerce Workplace Equity Commission, urging businesses, stakeholders and interested parties to contribute towards making change...
Eleanor Ferrari
Eleanor Ferrari
Posted on: 24.10.23
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Has Bristol peaked? Reflections on city's growing pains
Member role

On first reading the ‘have we reached peak Bristol?’ headline for this discussion, images of social media posts about defining (but instantly forgettable) moments came to mind. Think of angry fans...
Ben Lowndes
Ben Lowndes
Posted on: 23.10.23
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Chancellor Must Take Bold Decisions To Unlock Growth

BCC research shows less than a quarter of firms are investing, as fears over high inflation and interest rates, alongside concerns around trade barriers and skills shortages, continue to bite.
Phil Smith
Phil Smith
Business West
Posted on: 23.10.23
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