Today's South West business news from Insider |
Latest News | Plans have been submitted for a new six-storey research and education building at the University of Exeter. Read More… |
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James Martini, deputy editor at PracticeWeb, believes most businesses need professional copywriting if they want their website to generate business and develop a brand. Read More… |
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Chocolatier and retailer Hotel Chocolat has raised £22m to underpin its long-term growth plans and to provide flexibility if needed in response to challenges presented by the Covid-19 outbreak. The business said its ability to shift its focus towards online and digital wholesale would help mitigate the impact of the pandemic. Read More… |
The Competitions and Markets Authority (CMA) has found competition concerns over Hunter Douglas' acquisition of counterpart 247 Home Furnishings. Read More… |
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Deborah Wilder, head of research & insight at Interaction, looks into sustainable workplaces. Read More… |
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All 167 Loungers venues in England and Wales are to shut temporarily amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Read More… |
All Clarks stores in UK, Ireland and the US have been closed temporarily due to concerns for staff safety amid the coronavirus pandemic. Read More… |
The 2020 edition of the World Snooker Championship has been postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak. Read More… |
The FCA has asked companies intending to publish preliminary financial statements in the next few days to delay their planned publications as a result of the disruption caused by Covid-19. Read More… |
The business community has reacted to the government's package to support businesses during the Covid-19 pandemic, which includes a commitment to paying 80 per cent of wages. Read More… |
The John Lewis Partnership is to temporarily close all of its 50 John Lewis shops as a result of the impact of coronavirus - the first time in the 155-year history of the business that it will not open its shop doors for customers. Johnlewis.com will continue to operate as normal, alongside Waitrose shops and waitrose.com. Read More… |
McDonalds is set to temporarily close all its UK and Ireland restaurants. Read More… |
An experienced senior banking professional has joined Verde Corporate Finance, part of the GS Verde Group, as a non-executive director. Read More… |
Coffee shop chain Costa is to only allow cashless payments and has closed its seating areas in a response to the coronavirus outbreak. Read More… |
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A family-owned Gloucestershire garage has been sold to NTS Retail. Read More… |
Construction on a new housing development in Charfield is expected to be completed in April. Read More… |
A portfolio of solar farms which produces enough energy to power 38,000 homes has been acquired for £144.3m. Read More… |
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