Today's South West business news from Insider |
| Wednesday 20 January 2021 |
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Latest News | Devon-based precision casting and machining group Expromet Technologies Group has expanded with the acquisition of a Somerset-based manufacturer of precision components. The deal was supported by prominent advisers.
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Dewi Hughes, head of LDC for the South West & Wales, says 2020 was a year like no other, with unique challenges faced by us all. But despite the uncertainty, the ambition and resilience demonstrated by business leaders across the South West has shone through, with many firms adapting their offering and pivoting their proposition with impressive agility.
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Nexus, a national recruitment group based in Portishead, has been acquired by recruitment specialist Paul Archer in a deal led by Ince Metcalfes.
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Christchurch-based metal finishing specialist Ellesco has been acquired by a new owner.
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Private equity firm Livingbridge has agreed the sale of Broadstone, a provider of specialist pensions, trustee, and employee benefits services with offices across the UK.
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British Business Investments (BBI) has completed a commitment of €40m (£35.6m) to the first close of a new fund targeting fast growing technology businesses.
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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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WH Smith has said its Christmas trading performance outstripped its expectations despite reduced footfall as a result of Covid-19.
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Gloucestershire-based law firm Willans has made a series of senior promotions, including one to partner and three to associate level.
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HSBC has revealed plans to close more than 80 branches across the UK.
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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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A former independent boarding school Dorset has been acquired for more than £10m. The deal was supported by the Savills Wimborne development team.
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Property company TCN UK has invested £250,000 into a new workplace concept at Express Park in Bridgwater, aimed at start-up and growing businesses in the region.
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Commercial interiors specialist Paramount Interiors has made four new appointments in a move which also develops its in-house mechanical and electrical division.
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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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Member Exclusive News | A non-independent director has been appointed to the board of self-invested pensions specialist Curtis Banks.
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Seafood exporters across the UK will receive government funding of up to £23m, to support businesses which have been most adversely affected by the Covid pandemic and the challenges of adjusting to the new requirements for exporting.
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