South West business confidence for year ahead hits eight month high Firms told a NatWest survey new product launches and firmer customer demand could lead to a strong recovery over 2023 Birmingham Post · Feb 13, 2023
Where is the best place to live in Bristol? Let us know what you think Bristol is the best place to live in the South West Bristol Post · Feb 10, 2023
1 in 4 breast cancer patients waiting too long for care as women 'pay price' for failings Labour warned of a dangerous postcode lottery in accessing healthcare as analysis identifies the North West, South West and East of England as the worst hotspots for women’s health Daily Mirror · Feb 10, 2023
Rishi Sunak slammed for flying from London to Cornwall after being in south west the night before The Prime Minister has come in for criticism for his frequent use of air travel for domestic trips Evening Standard · Feb 9, 2023
PM flew from London to Cornwall despite being in south west night before The Prime Minister has come in for criticism for his frequent use of air travel for domestic trips. The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2023
More South West employers turn to school leavers to diversify talent pool New data shows that employers are turning to apprenticeships to recruit new talent while also promoting social mobility Birmingham Post · Feb 9, 2023
From farming robots to coral reef 'cubes': The tech firms named ones to watch in the South West Leading tech firms from across the region are being showcased by the Tech South West Ones to Watch project that gives them access to specialist support to help growth Birmingham Post · Feb 9, 2023
Huge new Bristol veterinary hospital with 100 staff set to open in Avonmouth They are recruiting for more than 100 jobs Bristol Post · Feb 8, 2023
Bristol Airport flights to Switzerland launched, creating 'huge' trade opportunity Switzerland’s national airline SWISS is planning to increase the frequency of it service between the South West transport hub and the country’s financial centre Birmingham Post · Feb 6, 2023
NatWest encourages South West scale-ups to join accelerator The programme is free and includes access to co-working space, events, coaching and specialist support Birmingham Post · Feb 3, 2023
Who’s on strike today? Every date of every UK walkout in 2023 Protests against salary stagnation and working conditions continue as more disruption anticipated The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2023
Who’s on strike today? Every date of every UK walkout in 2023 Protests against salary stagnation and working conditions continue as more disruption anticipated The Independent UK · Feb 2, 2023
40,000 start-ups founded in South West despite economic challenges 'Entrepreneurialism is clearly still flourishing in the South West' Birmingham Post · Feb 1, 2023
Who’s on strike today? Every date of every UK walkout in 2023 Protests against salary stagnation and working conditions continue as more disruption anticipated The Independent UK · Feb 1, 2023
Birmingham Post · Jan 31, 2023 Bristol Airport expansion gets go-ahead as High Court appeal dismissed The transport hub said the decision was 'excellent news' for the South West economy
The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2023 Who’s on strike today? Every date of every UK walkout in 2023 Protests against salary stagnation and working conditions continue as more disruption anticipated
Birmingham Post · Jan 28, 2023 From Bristol Airport expansion to the A303 - these are the key South West transport stories for 2023 From plans for new rail stations to controversy over Bristol airport expansion, Hannah Finch takes a look at some of the biggest projects in the pipeline and what’s coming for the year ahead.
Nottingham Post · Jan 27, 2023 Warning to drivers over 'Russian Roulette' smart motorways due to planned maintenance work It will impact stretches of motorway in Yorkshire, the North East, North West, Midlands and South West
Birmingham Post · Jan 27, 2023 From electric planes to unmanned drones, what does the future hold for air travel? Russia's invasion of Ukraine has accelerated developments in the aerospace sector, which is ramping up investment in new technologies as it recovers from the impact of the pandemic
Birmingham Post · Jan 25, 2023 Surge in demand for South West farmland drives up prices Many commercial farming buyers are looking to expand as the required scale of agriculture increases, according to Savills
Birmingham Post · Jan 24, 2023 South West entrepreneurs under 30 with 'world changing' businesses win share of £1.25m All the founders have won a slice of funding for their companies after entering Innovate UK's Young Innovators competition
Birmingham Post · Jan 23, 2023 South West firms entering administration leap by half The UK retail and hospitality industries have had a particularly difficult 12 months
Bristol Post · Jan 20, 2023 Petition for Bristol Airport flights to Cork to resume after Aer Lingus takeover It would connect the South West of England to the South West of Ireland, say travellers
Birmingham Post · Jan 20, 2023 Internet provider to roll out super-fast broadband in Cornwall, creating 200 jobs Independent company Wildanet has secured £36m from the government to carry out the work
Daily Mirror · Jan 18, 2023 UK weather: Brits braced for chilling -6C Arctic blast TONIGHT — hour-by-hour forecast Most of the UK is set for some icy temperatures tonight as the cold snap continues, with many regions plunging into the negatives and some even reaching an eye-watering -6C