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Friday 28 August 2020

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Bristol student schemes acquired by joint venture

Two student accommodation schemes in Bristol, with a combined 500 beds, have been snapped up by a joint venture.
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Business Matters: Insider’s getting the South West back to business online guide

As the nation begins its recovery from the Covid-19 outbreak, the South West region, mercifully the English region least impacted by the virus, is set to lead the recovery phase for the UK. Insider’s special Getting Back to Business Online Guide brings together thought leadership articles from some of the region’s key advisors to show the best way forward.
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Deals

Construction hire marketplace sets sights on expansion

A construction hire marketplace has raised £1.2m of seed funding as it looks to expand its services across the UK.
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The Hut Group confirms flotation plans

The Hut Group has confirmed it is considering proceeding with a flotation in a move that, according to chief executive Matthew Moulding, reflects the achievements of the past and the company's belief in the "significant potential" for the future.
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More details revealed on Sofa Workshop acquisition

The proposed new owner of furniture retailer Sofa Workshop has revealed more details on its plans for the business following its acquisition from DFS.
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Ask the expert: How to approach redundancy as the furlough scheme winds down

As the government's furlough scheme starts to change in preparation for it to end in October, inevitably we will see a rise in redundancies as businesses struggle to recover from lockdown, according to Sean McDonough of Mogers Drewett.
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Business

Confidence rises but region still least optimistic in England

Business confidence in the South West rose during August, but it was still the least optimistic region in England, according to a new report.
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Pret A Manger to ‘cut 3,000 jobs’

Pret A Manger is reportedly set to cut 3,000 jobs as part of a plan to save the business.
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The Works “encouraged” after revenue rise

The Works has slipped to a pre-tax loss despite reporting a rise in revenue in new preliminary results. However, the company is "encouraged" by its performance since the lockdown was lifted.
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Property

Advanced Insulation invests for growth

Advanced Insulation is investing more than £8m in a new facility in Gloucester as it responds to increasing demand for its subsea buoyancy products.
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Phase two of Krowji creative hub on track for mid-autumn launch

The £2m second phase build of more workspaces at Cornwall's Krowji creative hub is on track for opening in mid-autumn.
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Exeter businessman set to given freedom of the city

An Exeter businessman looks set to be given the freedom of the city.
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Pub group to extend Eat Out To Help Out offer

A Dorset-based pub group is among the brands to committ to extending the Eat Out To Help Out scheme.
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