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Tuesday 8 June 2021

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Bomb disposal firm “financially strong” despite results dip

A former Queen's Award-winning Herefordshire company which specialises in the elimination and mitigation of explosive devices has said that it remains "financially strong" despite reporting a dip in results for its latest financial year.
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Ask the expert: How can asset-based lending help Midlands businesses create a sustainable competitive advantage?

The last 18 months have tested business resilience to its limits. As companies look to emerge from the pandemic and start to adapt to a new environment, many are now making the shift from response to recovery and re-imagination. Keith Rose, director of business development (Midlands and South West) at Arbuthnot Commercial Asset Based Lending, looks at how businesses are currently focusing on re-building their competitive advantage.
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Deals

Record year for deals at Thursfields Solicitors

Thursfields Solicitors has recorded its busiest-ever 12 months of corporate activity, providing legal guidance on deals worth a total of more than £125m.
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Clearwater International advises on firm’s multimillion-pound investment

Clearwater International has advised the shareholders of an independent internet services provider focused on the holiday park sector on its multimillion-pound investment from Mobeus.
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Travel agency strikes deal for homeworking franchise firm

Independent travel agency Hays Travel has expanded with the acquisition of Explorer Travel, a homeworking franchise company.
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Business

Half-year profits surge at listed banking group

Pre-tax profits surged at Solihull-headquartered Paragon Banking Group during the first half of its financial year, new figures have revealed.
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Further growth expected at restaurant supplier

A Rugby-based company which provides cooking oil filtration and fryer management services to restaurants has said that it expects to report further revenue growth after experiencing an increase in demand.
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Record month for new van registrations

The light commercial vehicle market experienced its best ever May on record, according to new figures.
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Property

HS2 launches search for Interchange Station contractor

HS2 has launched the search for a construction contractor to build Interchange Station. The contract could support up to 1,000 jobs at the peak of construction.
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Plans submitted for Worcester Six Business Park extension

Property developer Stoford has submitted plans for an extension at Worcester Six Business Park.
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Vehicle distribution facility acquired for £17.9m

UK and European investment management firm Oxenwood Real Estate has acquired a vehicle distribution facility in Coventry for £17.9m.
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Work starts on multimillion-pound crematorium

Construction company Stepnell has started work on a new multimillion-pound crematorium in Bromsgrove.
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Incubation and innovation centre opens its doors

A new flagship business incubation and innovation centre has officially opened its doors in Hereford, with it expected to create more 100 jobs by 2023.
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Manufacturing

Green measures could boost engineering employment - report

A raft of new green measures and next generation travel technology in Coventry and Warwickshire could lead to a rise in engineering employment in the region, according to a new report.
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Bruntwood Works launches pay as you go service in Birmingham

Workspace and leisure provider Bruntwood Works has launched a new pay as you go service in Birmingham.
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New restaurant aims to support young people

A new restaurant is set to launch in Coventry which aims to operate as a training ground for young people who are not in employment, education or training.
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