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Latest News | 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. Read More… |
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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. Read More… |
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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. Read More… |
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'. Read More… |
The Bounce Back Loans scheme has approved more than 69,000 applications worth about £2bn during its first 24 hours. Read More… |
The British Business Bank has approved nine new lenders for accreditation under the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS). Read More… |
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Evan Wienburg, CEO of full fibre infrastructure provider and ISP Truespeed, looks at how to ensure working from home works for your business. Read More… |
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Law firm DAC Beachcroft has promoted six new partners and three legal directors in its Bristol office. Read More… |
A revaluation of business rates will no longer take place in 2021, the government has confirmed. Read More… |
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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. Read More… |
A disused site in Christchurch is set to be redeveloped into a job-creating commercial property scheme. Read More… |
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). Read More… |
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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. Read More… |
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Member Exclusive News | A nursery in Cullompton, Devon, has been sold in a deal brokered by Christie & Co. Read More… |
Bay Photonics has relocated to the new Electronics and Photonics Innovation Centre (EPIC) in Paignton. Read More… |
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