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Thursday 7 May 2020

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Superdry working hard to “emerge stronger”

The chief executive of Superdry has said the fashion retail business is working hard so that it can "emerge stronger from this extraordinary period" after its fourth quarter performance was substantially impacted by the outbreak of Covid-19.
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Business Matters: COVID-19 – a crisis apart

As the economic fall-out from Covid-19 bites, John Swarbrick, head of portfolio at BGF, considers what management teams can do to navigate the here and now.
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Deals

Vehicle recycling firm to retain jobs with support of loan

One of the UK's largest vehicle recycling businesses is set to continue supporting essential services clients, including Royal Mail, after securing a loan from Lloyds Bank.
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Virgin Media and O2 in ‘game changing’ merger

Broadband network Virgin Media is to merge with O2 after their owners agreed a joint venture which values the businesses at £18.7bn and £12.7bn respectively, creating a 'game changer with the financial strength to invest in UK digital infrastructure'.
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Bounce Back Loans initiative approves £2bn worth of applications

The Bounce Back Loans scheme has approved more than 69,000 applications worth about £2bn during its first 24 hours.
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New lenders approved for emergency loan scheme

The British Business Bank has approved nine new lenders for accreditation under the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS).
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Ask the expert: How to ensure working from home works for your business

Evan Wienburg, CEO of full fibre infrastructure provider and ISP Truespeed, looks at how to ensure working from home works for your business.
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Business

Bristol promotions at DAC Beachcroft

Law firm DAC Beachcroft has promoted six new partners and three legal directors in its Bristol office.
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Postponement for 2021 business rate revaluation

A revaluation of business rates will no longer take place in 2021, the government has confirmed.
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Property

Bristol mixed-use scheme set to move forward

Plans for a new development in Bristol featuring homes, a health centre, library and office space are set to move forward after being recommended for approval.
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Christchurch site to be redeveloped into £2.5m scheme

A disused site in Christchurch is set to be redeveloped into a job-creating commercial property scheme.
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Construction industry needs government green light – FMB

The construction industry needs a green light from the government to ensure that sites can be re-opened safely, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).
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Manufacturing

Revenues up and losses narrow at newly acquired Kettle Foods

Revenues have nudged up and operating losses have narrowed at the snack company behind Kettle Chips and Metcalfe's Skinny Popcorn, recently filed accounts have revealed. News of the results comes eight months after Valeo agreed to buy the business for about £66m.
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New owner for Devon nursery

A nursery in Cullompton, Devon, has been sold in a deal brokered by Christie & Co.
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EPIC move for Bay Photonics

Bay Photonics has relocated to the new Electronics and Photonics Innovation Centre (EPIC) in Paignton.
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