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Wednesday 2 December 2020

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Loungers looks ahead with “enthusiasm and optimism”

Loungers, a Bristol-based operator of cafés, bars and restaurants across the UK, has said it approaches 2021 with "enthusiasm and optimism" after adapting well to the challenges presented by the coronavirus pandemic. Interim revenue at the business fell by more than £26m, reflecting the impact of of national lockdown to 4 July.
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Business Matters: Futureproof your business for 2021

Sean McDonough and Tom Webb from Mogers Drewett say given the unprecedented challenges all businesses have faced over the last six months, there is no doubt that 2021 is going to be an important year. Add to this the UK leaving the EU on the 31st December and the uncertainty of more lockdowns and for many businesses 2021 could be a make or break year.
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Deals

Whistl expands with ecommerce fulfilment acquisition

Delivery management specialist Whistl has expanded with the acquisition of a Devon-based business operating in the ecommerce fulfilment and contact centre sector.
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Attraction business nears crowdfunding goal

An attraction business which behind a zero-gravity illusion experience is nearing its £100,000 crowdfunding target.
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Specialist lender secures £300m funding line

A specialist lender and investor platform has outlined plans for a rebrand following a significant funding line of £300m.
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Business Matters: Repurposing redundant office space - an intuitive way forward?

In the first blog of a two-part series on the landlord-tenant relationship, we looked at the current stalemate between both sides, with many commercial tenants still unable to pay their rent - let alone catch up on what they already owe. In their second blog, Paul Slevin and Louise Durkan from Quantuma look at the impact of falling commercial property values on institutional landlords and ask whether repurposing vacant space for an alternative commercial usage could be the commonsense solution.
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Business

PKF Francis Clark appoints new head of Bristol office

Accountancy firm PKF Francis Clark has appointed a new head of its Bristol office.
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Debenhams to be wound down placing thousands of jobs at risk

Department store Debenhams is to be wound down after administrators were unable to secure a deal to safeguard the future of the business.
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Ask the Expert: Supporting the region’s managers for 2021 and beyond

Lauren Squibb, business growth and employer partnerships manager at Weston College, says the global pandemic has drastically changed the working lives for many of us, with leaders and managers, at all levels being asked to do things differently.
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Property

Bristol promotions at Cushman & Wakefield

Property consultancy Cushman & Wakefield has made five promotions at its Bristol office.
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Countrywide rejects Connells approach and considers £70m fundraise

The board of estate agency group Countrywide has unanimously rejected a takeover offer by Connells and will now explore a potential £70m recapitalisation.
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Manufacturing

Revenue passes £40m at engine components maker

Revenue passed the £40m mark at a company which makes components for Rolls-Royce's XWB engine during its latest financial year, according to new accounts.
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Chair appointment at Dorset LEP

A new chair has been appointed to the Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership board.
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Yacht club secures new Plymouth base

The historic Royal Plymouth Corinthian Yacht Club has secured new premises, supported by South West law firm GA Solicitors.
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