Today's South West business news from Insider |
Latest News | Construction is underway at Exeter Science Park on a £5m specialist centre for fast-growth STEMM businesses. The project has commenced just seven months after government funding was secured for a 'shovel ready' infrastructure project to drive growth and create jobs. Read More… |
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Claire Arbery, director at West of England Institute of Technology, says with it being the national week to celebrate apprenticeships she has been asking herself why do technical skills not get the recognition they deserve? Read More… |
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A vehicle reconditioning and storage specialist which employs more than 500 employees across four locations, including a site in Wiltshire, has been snapped up by online car retailer Cazoo. Read More… |
Jet2 has raised more than £420m through a placing to support the travel operator during the current challenging trading environment. Read More… |
Winemaker Chapel Down has revealed plans to dispose of its Curious Drinks business and assets, which comprises the Curious beer and cider brands, as well as the Curious Brewery and restaurant. Read More… |
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Mineral exploration and development company Cornish Lithium has now commenced its second drilling campaign at its Trelavour hard rock lithium project near St Austell. Read More… |
Law firm Ashfords has appointed two new partners to its corporate and real estate teams. Read More… |
An accident repair group with sites across the South of England upped profits in recently filed results which 'exceeded its board's expectations given the challenges presented by the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Read More… |
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Abri has acquired land at The Old Brewery in Southville to build 107 affordable homes and seven commercial units. Abri will be working with Change Real Estate to bring forward the development. Read More… |
Lockton is moving to larger office accommodation within Bristol in a deal advised by Savills. Read More… |
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Hotter Shoes is forecasting a resilient 2021, its chief executive has told Insider, with the footwear manufacturer being buoyed by its decision to accelerate its long-term strategy of becoming a digital-first retailer. Read More… |
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Member Exclusive News | A Devon hotel and conference venue has joined the Vine Hotels portfolio. Read More… |
National retailer Shoe Zone has said that it expects to report a decrease in revenue and a pre-tax loss ahead of releasing its final results in March 2021. Read More… |
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