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Tuesday 28 July 2020

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Mitie hails resilient first quarter performance

Facilities management and professional services company Mitie has said its business proved to be more resilient than expected in the first quarter of its financial year in the face of the Covid-19 crisis. The business recently brought more than 40 per cent of its 7,000 furloughed staff back to work as its customers resume operations.   
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Business Matters: Beyond the banks - how smaller lenders are making CBILS work

Ria Hopkinson, head of content and marketing at BOOST&Co, looks at why innovative businesses seeking capital may benefit from forgoing the obvious options.
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Deals

Funding supports site opening for climbing firm

Bank funding has supported the opening of a second site for an indoor climbing company.
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Dechra completes £104.7 portfolio buy

Veterinary pharmaceuticals business Dechra has completed a £104.7m deal for the worldwide rights to a product portfolio geared towards keeping dogs healthy.
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Business Matters: Integrating remote working into your business

Paul Anslow, managing director at Triangle Networks, says right now, many businesses are embracing a hybrid work environment. But are your remote and in-house teams set up for success?
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Business

Greggs slips to £65m loss following pandemic impact

Greggs has slipped to a £65m pre-tax loss in its interim results after the Covid-19 outbreak forced the closure of its stores. However, the bakery giant said it was now "well prepared to deal with the challenges of social distancing".
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BoardroomAdvisors looks to help firm drive turnover growth

A business which helps SMEs to scale up rapidly by giving access to experienced part-time directors is aiming to double turnover for a specialist tech company.
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Expanding auctions group increases turnover during investment year

Turnover at an expanding auctions group passed the £20m mark during a year of investment, according to new documents.
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Strength in diversity

With a strong focus on R&D, Gloucester-based specialist materials manufacturer, Advanced Insulation, is building a diverse portfolio for changing times. Managing director Andrew Bennion talks to David Clensy.
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Property

Avonmouth expansion for Arch Utility Services

South Wales-headquartered rainage maintenance company Arch Utility Services is expanding into the West of England and has leased a newly refurbished industrial unit in Avonmouth, Bristol.
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Covid course launched for construction industry

A new course for safe working in the construction industry has been launched by industry specialists. CovCert is an online programme designed to provide employees with an understanding of how to work safely to minimise the risks from Covid-19 to themselves and their colleagues.  
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Somerset scheme set for summer start

Plans for 90 new homes in Somerset, being brought forward by Vistry Partnerships and Magna Housing, have taken a step forward,
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Simec Atlantis director to step down to take up Viridor chair

A non-executive director is stepping down from the SIMEC Atlantis Energy, the business behind the Uskmouth Power Station conversion project, to take up the chairman role at waste giant Viridor Group.
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Peugeot agrees deal for space at St Modwen scheme

A deal has been completed to bring French car manufacturer Peugeot to a St Modwen industrial and logistics scheme in Avonmouth.
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