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Tuesday 20 October 2020

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Co-living and hotel scheme set to move forward

Revised plans for a mixed-use development which includes co-living and hotel accommodation on the site of a shopping centre in Exeter look set to move forward.
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Business Matters: Broadband - South West towns and villages catching up fast

Matt Baker, head of business sales at Jurassic Fibre, says it’s no secret that the South West of England has long lagged behind other parts of the UK for broadband coverage, but the region is catching up fast.
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Deals

Former shareholder agrees Flybe deal

A former shareholder of Flybe has agreed a deal to buy the airline out of administration.
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Roofing company expands with Lloyds Bank backing

An Exeter-based roof design and manufacturing specialist has increased turnover by 400 per cent in the year to date, supported by a six-figure funding package from Lloyds Bank.
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Business Matters: Lighting the way for future growth

Marcela Pomphrey from 299 Lighting, says for business owners everywhere, health and safety at work has taken on a whole new meaning as we navigate through this pandemic. Yet, while we focus on measures that will keep everyone well and productive, it's also vital we don't lose sight of the future of office life.
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Business

Freeports: Have your say on the enterprise hubs

The UK Government has unveiled more details on its plans to create Freeports. Insider would like your views on the potential outcomes a Freeport would bring to your local area.
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New CEO appointed at Optimum Finance to succeed late founder

A new chief executive has been appointed at invoice finance provider Optimum Finance, following the death of its founder Richard Pepler earlier this year.
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Turnover surges at family-owned giant

Turnover jumped more than £90m at a group behind airports, hotels, a developer and IT and investment giants during its latest financial year. Its founder has hailed the period as its most successful since being established in 1975.
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Ask the expert: What makes an outstanding finance director?

Helen Plumridge, CEO and owner of King Executive and King Recruit explores “What makes an outstanding finance director”?
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Property

Geek Retreat set to open 100 new high street stores

Entertainment retailer Geek Retreat has set out plans to open 100 new high street stores across the UK over the next two years.
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Pizza outlet takes central Salisbury space

The former York Roast restaurant premises in Salisbury city centre has been snapped up by a pizza outlet.
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Bellway in “robust” position despite profit slip

Housebuilder Bellway has reported a reduction in revenue and pre-tax profit due to the outbreak of Covid-19, according to new preliminary results. However, the company's chairman has said that the business is in a "robust" position.  
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Network Rail’s SME spending exceeds £2.5bn

Network Rail's SME spending exceeded £2.5bn during 2019/20, according to new figures.
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Co-operative Bank appoints new CEO

The Co-operative Bank has appointed its chief financial officer to the role of chief executive, succeeding the departing Andrew Bester.
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