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Business West reports 25 per cent of South West firms concerned about the labour market

Business West is one of the largest Chambers of Commerce in the UK

Birmingham Post · Jul 10, 2023

Hinkley Point C supply chain scheme secures £180m for South West firms

The group behind the programme said it had helped to create thousands of jobs in the region

Birmingham Post · Jun 26, 2023

Sales soar for South West cheese exporter as grants support transformation of production line

Wiltshire dairy company, Coombe Castle, has scaled up its operations to meet continued global demand

Birmingham Post · May 23, 2023

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South West recruitment issues as firms say rising wages drive up prices

Bristol-based chamber Business West’s survey of more than 300 firms in the region found labour costs were the leading source of inflation

Birmingham Post · Apr 12, 2023

B Corp Month marked in Bristol with giant animation on Tobacco Factory

Something Familiar, itself a B Corp and based in Tobacco Factory, has created a 10-minute animation which aims to shows the potential impact B Corporations can have

Birmingham Post · Mar 31, 2023

Slashed energy bill support a 'hammerblow' for South West firms

Business leaders across the region have welcomed the continued support from the government, but have warned it may not be enough to save struggling smaller firms

Birmingham Post · Jan 11, 2023

Chamber of commerce Business West appoints new director

Emma Carter previously worked for Swindon-based IT and business communications firm Excalibur

Birmingham Post · Jan 9, 2023

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Inflation, tax and hiring challenges causing concern for South West firms

Businesses across the region have faced a 'very tough year', according to chamber of commerce Business West

Birmingham Post · Dec 16, 2022

Free business support on offer to South West companies

Business West is running a Workforce for the Future programme to help firms address skills gaps

Birmingham Post · Nov 28, 2022

Business West director James Durie to leave chamber’s senior team

The Bristol-based chamber said Mr Durie had played a "significant role" in representing firms across the region for more than 20 years

Birmingham Post · Nov 1, 2022

Mini-Budget 'screeching handbrake' U-turn divides opinion among businesses

Some business leaders have welcomed the news, while others have spoken of concern about the future of the economy

Birmingham Post · Oct 18, 2022

Confidence in UK economy plunges among South West firms

Companies across the region have expressed concerns about inflation, energy costs, recruitment and the weakening of the pound, according to a survey by Business West

Birmingham Post · Oct 7, 2022

Sporting Quarter plan 'will supercharge Ashton Gate as major regional venue' say business leaders

Business West have intervened to make a last-minute appeal for the project to be approved

Bristol Post · Sep 21, 2022

New prime minister Liz Truss 'must not forget South West businesses' - region reacts

The region's business community responds as the Conservative party's new leader is announced

Birmingham Post · Sep 5, 2022

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Birmingham Post · Aug 26, 2022

Energy crisis: South West chambers warn government 'time is running out' to help business

The energy price cap will rise more than 80% in October, regulator Ofcom has confirmed

Birmingham Post · Aug 18, 2022

Cost of living crisis: 'It is crucial the government takes action to support businesses'

Firms are now facing "myriad issues" including soaring energy bills caused by rising inflation, according to South West chamber of commerce Business West

Birmingham Post · Jul 22, 2022

Business West appoints YTL UK Group boss as new chair

Colin Skellett is the chief executive of a group of firms that includes the Arena complex near Bristol and Wessex Water

Birmingham Post · Jul 1, 2022

UK inflation: soaring petrol and energy costs forcing South West firms to hike prices

Businesses are experiencing a surge in costs across the board, affecting their ability to plan for the future

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Birmingham Post · Apr 13, 2022

UK inflation: Government urged to help businesses amid cost of living crisis

Inflation hit a 30-year high in March, driven by rising petrol prices and the surging cost of energy

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