Today's South West business news from Insider |
Latest News | Terms have been agreed on a recommended takeover offer for McCarthy & Stone which values the Bournemouth-headquartered retirement community developer at £630m. Read More… |
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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. Read More… |
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VPK Group has agreed a deal to acquire a manufacturer and designer of corrugated cardboard packaging. Read More… |
Countrywide, the estate agency group behind the likes of Entwistle Green and Sutton Kersh, has secured a £90m injection as part of a recapitalisation. Read More… |
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has raised concerns over the proposed merger of ticket exchange companies viagogo and Stubhub. Read More… |
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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. Read More… |
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Business leaders from across a wide range of industries in the South West have provided their thoughts on the UK Government's plans to create Freeports around the country. Read More… |
South West dairy producers and farmers are among the businesses set to benefit from the UK-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) to be signed in Tokyo today. Read More… |
Corporate and commercial law firm Greenaway Scott has named its new managing director. Read More… |
Business leaders from across the UK have reacted to the additional financial support for workers and businesses announced by Chancellor Rishi Sunak. Read More… |
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Helen Plumridge, CEO and owner of King Executive and King Recruit explores “What makes an outstanding finance director”? Read More… |
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Plans have been submitted for a destination mixed-use development, incorporating a hotel and new homes, at a quayside location in Poole. Read More… |
The Bristol office market has bounced back following the national lockdown, according to a new report, with a robust third quarter performance. Read More… |
An engineering company has become the latest business to relocate to Plymouth Science Park. Read More… |
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A food company employing an 860-strong workforce in Somerset could reportedly close a trio of sites in the area. Read More… |
Britain’s largest manufacturers have said that they are prepared for life outside the European Union as the end of the transition period in December edges closer, according to a new report from Lloyds Bank. Read More… |
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Member Exclusive News | A new project to support employment in Exeter has launched. Read More… |
Yogurt maker Llaeth y Llan has clinched a deal to supply 54 Morrisons stores in the South West of England, more than doubling its contract with the supermarket giant. Read More… |
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