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Wednesday 29 July 2020

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Willmott Dixon appointed to landmark Bristol office scheme

Contracting and interior fit-out group Willmott Dixon has been appointed for the third time by property developer Cubex to bring forward another major landmark in Bristol city centre.
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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

More than £49bn approved under Covid-19 loan schemes

Loans totalling more than £49bn have been approved through the UK Government's three Covid-19 schemes for in excess of 1.17 million businesses, new figures have revealed.
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1pm helps recycler access £100k loan

Bath-based 1pm has helped a North West recycling business access funding through the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS).
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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

Future of funding under scrutiny at Insider’s Online Forum

At a time when the nation potentially faces its biggest economic turbulence for decades, business leaders are rightly looking for answers when it comes to how they can continue to fund and grow their businesses.
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600 jobs at risk at LV= General Insurance

LV= General Insurance has outlined plans to cut about 600 jobs over the next two and a half years as it looks to re-shape following a major acquisition and position itself for the future.
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Next makes profits forecast as first half sales drop

Retail giant Next has said it now estimates it will make a pre-tax profit of almost £200m after the Covid-19 pandemic significantly hit the business during the first half of its financial year.
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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

Property sales support creditors to be paid in full

The administrators of a Devon-based rehabilitation charity have reported that all creditors, including former employees, have been paid in full following the successful sale of two properties.
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Taylor Wimpey boss upbeat despite first-half loss

Housebuilder Taylor Wimpey has reported a loss before tax in half-year results due to site closures caused by Covid-19. However, the company's chief executive said that he is "pleased" with the company's "resilience" during the period.
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Manufacturing

UK Government enters vaccine agreement with GSK and Sanofi

The UK Government has agreed a deal to secure early access to a promising new coronavirus vaccine. The agreement with GSK and Sanofi Pasteur increases the country's chances of getting access to a safe and effective vaccine by adding a new type of candidate to the UK's growing portfolio.
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Revenue reverses as Aston Martin’s losses driven up

Revenue slumped by more than 60 per cent at Aston Martin during the first six months of the year with pre-tax losses rising to in excess of £220m. The results were affected by the Covid-19 lockdown.
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Good Energy chief executive appointed to board of The Crown Estate

The chief executive and founder of renewable energy business Good Energy Group has been appointed to the board of The Crown Estate.
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Enterprise hub to reopen next week

Bristol's Engine Shed is to reopen its doors to the public next week, following its temporary closure due to the Covid-19 lockdown.
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