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South West Tuesday 4 August 2020 Send a Story Subscribe Membership Advertise Contact Latest News Top Story Rotork boss hails resilient first-half The chief executive of Rotork has hailed the engineering giant’s resilience in the face of challenging conditions after the company posted interim results featuring dips in revenue and profits. Read More… Insider Feature Ask the expert: How can hosted telephony enhance your business continuity plan? Martin Robbins, sales manager at BCR Associates Ltd, says business for most, if not everyone, has changed drastically over the past few months and organisations have had to adapt quickly to ensure that they continue to serve their customers whilst staying within government guidelines. For many, this has meant that a large majority of the work force are working from home. Read More… Deals Funding for firm to develop technology for fairer rail fares Bristol-based Esoterix has secured £380,000 funding to accelerate the development of technology that aims to underpin fairer fares on rail. Read More… New owner for steel fabrication business A Cornish steel fabrication specialist company is now under new ownership, following the founder’s decision to step back from day-to-day duties after more than 50 years in business. Read More… Osborne Clarke advises GCP on investment in GTS Bristol lawyers from Osborne Clarke have advised private equity firm Growth Capital Partners (GCP) on a minority investment in GTS Flexible Materials. Read More… Metro Bank agrees to acquire RateSetter A deal has been agreed for peer-to-peer lender RateSetter to be acquired by Metro Bank. Read More… Business DW Sports set to restructure gym and retail portfolio DW Sports has outlined plans to restructure its gym and retail portfolio. The company, which has 1,700 employees across the business, said it would look to protect as many jobs and gyms as possible. Read More… Property Green light for office park An out-of-town office park in Bristol that has a focus on wellness and sustainability has secured approval. Read More… St James Park lease extension for Exeter City Exeter City have signed a new lease securing their future at St James Park for a further 25 years. Read More… £1.3bn investment revealed for major project development Housing secretary Robert Jenrick has confirmed a £1.3bn investment, expected to provide tens of thousands of new homes and create jobs. Read More… Other News NEW 2020 South West Top 500 Companies data - Contact the region’s top decision makers Member Exclusive News Mabey Bridge in HS2 link-up Gloucestershire-based Mabey Bridge is supplying modular bridges to support construction of HS2. Read More… SWIG backs dog training firm SWIG Finance has provided a dog training business with funding to help support its plans for growth. Read More… Upcoming Events 4 Aug Insider Online Forum: Future of Funding 6 Aug Insider Online Forum: Energy - Putting the Power in your Hands 7 Oct Insider South West Property Awards 2020 21 Oct Insider South West Dealmakers Awards 2020 5 Nov Insider Made in the South West Awards 2020 Services & Guides Corporate Finance Directory Find an adviser to help you buy, sell or invest in a business. Read More… Send a Story Subscribe Membership Advertise Contact

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