Today's South West business news from Insider |
Business Matters: The balancing act of corporate group structures | If you’re considering a corporate group structure, there are many factors to keep in mind. Whether looking to protect assets or prepare a company for sale, it's important to balance the benefits with the potential challenges involved. Partner and head of Willans LLP's corporate and commercial team, Chris Wills – named a 'leading individual' in the South West by national legal guide The Legal 500 – offers some insight. Read More |
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Blink Charging Co buys UK counterpart | Blink Charging Co, a US operator and provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment and services, has expanded with the acquisition of a UK counterpart which operates about 1,100 charge points across the country, principally for local authorities, NHS healthcare trusts, further education colleges and fleets. Read More |
| | Vp kicks off formal sale process | Listed equipment rental specialist Vp - which was established in 1954 and floated in 1973 - has launched a formal sale process with a buyer sought who will respect the company's "unique heritage, family culture and committed employee base", while supporting its longer-term growth ambitions. Read More |
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Ask the Expert: Ensure your Covid Additional Relief Fund application is a success | David Tanswell, managing director at Commercial Property Advisors, believes that the implementation of the £1.5bn Covid Additional Relief Fund has been rushed and is difficult to apply for. However, he believes that if your business has suffered, but you're otherwise ineligible for any existing relief schemes, then this might be the one you've been waiting for. Just make sure you make your appeal count. Read More |
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Strong growth at Solarsense | Clean energy provider Solarsense has been buoyed by 120 per cent growth in the last year, with rising prices and a drive towards energy independence boosting demand for solar panels. Read More |
| | Revenues up at Howdens | Listed kitchen and joinery products supplier Howden Joinery Group has said it "remains confident" following a strong start to the year where revenues increased. Read More |
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