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Tuesday 19 January 2021

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Covid disruption hits Superdry but progress made on ‘brand reset’

Fashion retailer Superdry has posted results detailing the impact the Covid-19 pandemic had on its first half performance and in the build-up to Christmas, but said progress was being being made on its brand reset and its influencer-led digital marketing strategy.
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Ask the expert: Cities – where do we go now?

Mike Fox, planning director at Nash Partnership, believes city centres are here to stay but says sustainability needs to be at their core.
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Deals

BGF hails dealmaking prospects for 2021

The South West team at BGF has hailed the prospects for dealmaking activity in the year ahead and detailed how it invested £67m into companies in 2020, despite the challenges of the pandemic. The investment organisation picked up two awards at Insider's South West Dealmakers Awards.
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SafeGroup acquires South West cleaning company

Soft facilities management and waste management specialist SafeGroup Services has expanded with the acquisition of a Dorchester-based cleaning company.
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Building materials firm acquired by private equity-backed group

A Somerset-based building materials business has been acquired by a portfolio company of Cairngorm Capital Partners, creating a combined group with revenues in excess of £140m.
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Ultimate Finance’s SME lending hits £1.5bn

Specialist asset-based lender Ultimate Finance provided in excess of £1.5bn in funding to SMEs across the UK in 2020, supporting more than 1,000 new clients.
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Ask the expert: Closing the gender gap in executive recruitment

Helen Plumridge, CEO and owner of King Executive and King Recruit tells us why launching King Executive during a global pandemic has been the right thing to do and why she is keen to influence an even ratio of women to men in the shortlisting process.
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Business

What shape will data take in our future?

Should data rights be part of our human rights? What’s the role of the citizen and communities in shaping data innovation? And how can disadvantaged communities be empowered to enter the data science community? These will be just some of the audience questions being asked of Insider’s expert panel at tomorrow’s special Insider Online Forum.
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Business Matters: New Year tax top tips - Three “must do” things…

As the new year begins, it’s that time of year we start thinking about New Year’s Resolutions. So, why not start the new year the right way, with Michael Hesketh's three “tax top tips” for business owners and individuals, to get you on the right track for a successful 2021.
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Property

New Swindon centre launched by equipment and tool hire giant

Equipment and tool hire firm Speedy has launched a new regional service centre in Swindon to expand the services it provides to businesses across the region.
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Watkin Jones “robust” despite Covid challenge

Watkin Jones has hailed its "ability to adapt and respond to the most challenging of times" in its full-year financial results.
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Beatrice contract win for Rovco

Rovco, a Bristol-based provider of remotely operated underwater vehicle and hydrographic services, has signed a contract to perform subsea work on the Beatrice offishire wind farm.
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Pair team up for Rio partnership

Hall & Woodhouse and Boost Drinks have entered a new sales, marketing and distribution agreement for the Rio soft drinks brand.
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