The Latest Breaking News from the South West

Almost two thirds of South West business leaders think Brexit has boosted ‘brand Britain’, study finds

A survey of senior decision makers in the region found most respondents agreed the UK’s exit from the EU had strengthened the appeal of British products and services in international markets

Birmingham Post · May 11, 2023

Bristol has the lowest uptake of MMR vaccines in the South West amid spiking measles cases

There has been a spike in measles cases recently

Bristol Post · May 10, 2023

Continued growth for Trowers & Hamlins' corporate and commercial practice in the South West

The international law firm's Exeter office has made a number of strategic hires over the past year

Birmingham Post · May 9, 2023

Bristol ranked 13th most expensive city in the world to build in in new study

Arcadis’s International Construction Costs' report found the South West city was the second most expensive city in the UK for construction

Birmingham Post · Apr 20, 2023

Business confidence in the South West recovers slightly, but remains fragile

ICAEW Business Confidence Monitor found that domestic sales growth in the South West was the slowest in the UK, rising at 3.7% a year

Birmingham Post · Apr 20, 2023

VisitEngland to reshape tourism in the South West through new partnership

VisitWest hopes to deliver stronger leadership and strategies for the region in order to boost tourism economy

Birmingham Post · Apr 17, 2023

Newcastle make Financial Fair Play move that could save millions with six new 'innovative' hires

Newcastle United are recruiting part-time academy scouts across the country as the club bid to find the best youngsters in London, the South West, East Anglia, the Midlands, the North West and Yorkshire

Chronicle Live · Apr 14, 2023

Storm Noa to bring 75mph winds and possible 'tornadoes' to South West today

Parts of the South West region have been issued a new weather warning after the storm was named by Meteo France

Bristol Post · Apr 12, 2023

Exeter entrepreneur launches elite Devon event for South West businesses

The 'Business Breakfast Summit' will be an opportunity for business owners and leaders from the South West to come together

Birmingham Post · Apr 4, 2023

Thatchers Gold cider is now best-selling draught pint in South West pubs

"Until now, no cider has ever sold enough to overtake a beer or lager into the number one position in any region in the UK"

Bristol Post · Apr 3, 2023