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Friday 2 October 2020

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Top Story

Acquisition paves way for development of regeneration site

A major brownfield regeneration site has been purchased by BCP Council following a successful £5m Local Growth Fund investment from Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership.
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Insider Feature
Feature 1

Ask the expert: All change in the workplace as Chancellor introduces new measures

The Chancellor has set out the government's new job retention measures, in an attempt to support employers who face lower demand due to Covid-19 over the next six months. Mogers Drewett employment partner Sean McDonough answers some of the questions employers will have at this time.
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Deals

New owner for digital marketing agency

A Bristol-based digital marketing agency has been acquired by a private equity backed global digital communications company. The deal was supported by prominent advisers.
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Future snaps up digital entertainment publisher

Media platform Future has acquired CinemaBlend, a US-based premium digital entertainment publisher.
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South West housing associations set to merge

Two South West housing associations are set to merge in a deal that will support a £10m investment programme.
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Insider Feature
Feature 2

Ask the expert: The real price of delaying recruitment in an uncertain market

Helen Plumridge, CEO and owner of King Executive and King Recruit, explores why postponing key hiring decisions, can impact profit, competitive advantage, reputation and brand.
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Business

Contract wins underline resilient period at Wincanton

Third party logistics operator Wincanton has resilient period of trading, with the business encouraged by new contract wins.
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Strong finish to financial year at Smiths News

Trading at Smiths News over the last quarter of Its 2020 financial year was stronger than management's revised expectations following the further easing of UK-wide lockdown measures.
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Halfords shares surge after profits update

Shares in Halfords surged by more than a quarter after it confirmed it expects its pre-tax profits for the first half of its current financial year to be in excess of £55m after "continued momentum" in cycling and motoring products and services.
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Insider Feature
Feature 3

Ask the expert: Carpe Diebus

Linda Middleton-Jones from International Trade Matters, looks at the steps SW firms can take to start exporting their goods and the benefits of international trade.
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Property

St Modwen files plans for Bristol expansion

St Modwen has lodged plans to expand its Bristol business park which could bring almost one million sq ft of additional employment space to the city.
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Cornish housing development set for green light

Outline plans for a development in Cornwall featuring up to 150 homes, a children's play area and public open space have been recommended for approval.
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Manufacturing

Toy maker anticipating strong US sales

A Bath-based toy maker has established itself in the US market as it looks to bring in £350,000 worth of sales over the next five years through its educational range.
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Other News

2020 South West Top 500 Companies data - Contact the region’s top decision makers

Member Exclusive News

Bumper summer for executive jet firm

A Gloucestershire-based executive jet company has reported its busiest summer season.
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Commercial property firm bought by Verastar

A commercial property insurance broker with operations in Debon has been acquired by Verastar.
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Today's South West business news from Insider |
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South West
Friday 2 October 2020

Latest News

Top Story

Acquisition paves way for development of regeneration site

A major brownfield regeneration site has been purchased by BCP Council following a successful £5m Local Growth Fund investment from Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership.
Read More…
Insider Feature
Feature 1

Ask the expert: All change in the workplace as Chancellor introduces new measures

The Chancellor has set out the government's new job retention measures, in an attempt to support employers who face lower demand due to Covid-19 over the next six months. Mogers Drewett employment partner Sean McDonough answers some of the questions employers will have at this time.
Read More…
Deals

New owner for digital marketing agency

A Bristol-based digital marketing agency has been acquired by a private equity-backed global digital communications company. The deal was supported by prominent advisers.
Read More…

Future snaps up digital entertainment publisher

Media platform Future has acquired CinemaBlend, a US-based premium digital entertainment publisher.
Read More…

South West housing associations set to merge

Two South West housing associations are set to merge in a deal that will support a £10m investment programme.
Read More…
Insider Feature
Feature 2

Ask the expert: The real price of delaying recruitment in an uncertain market

Helen Plumridge, CEO and owner of King Executive and King Recruit, explores why postponing key hiring decisions, can impact profit, competitive advantage, reputation and brand.
Read More…
Business

Contract wins underline resilient period at Wincanton

Third party logistics operator Wincanton has resilient period of trading, with the business encouraged by new contract wins.
Read More…

Strong finish to financial year at Smiths News

Trading at Smiths News over the last quarter of Its 2020 financial year was stronger than management's revised expectations following the further easing of UK-wide lockdown measures.
Read More…

Halfords shares surge after profits update

Shares in Halfords surged by more than a quarter after it confirmed it expects its pre-tax profits for the first half of its current financial year to be in excess of £55m after "continued momentum" in cycling and motoring products and services.
Read More…
Insider Feature
Feature 3

Ask the expert: Carpe Diebus

Linda Middleton-Jones from International Trade Matters, looks at the steps SW firms can take to start exporting their goods and the benefits of international trade.
Read More…
Property

St Modwen files plans for Bristol expansion

St Modwen has lodged plans to expand its Bristol business park which could bring almost one million sq ft of additional employment space to the city.
Read More…

Cornish housing development set for green light

Outline plans for a development in Cornwall featuring up to 150 homes, a children's play area and public open space have been recommended for approval.
Read More…
Manufacturing

Toy maker anticipating strong US sales

A Bath-based toy maker has established itself in the US market as it looks to bring in £350,000 worth of sales over the next five years through its educational range.
Read More…

Other News

2020 South West Top 500 Companies data - Contact the region’s top decision makers

Member Exclusive News

Bumper summer for executive jet firm

A Gloucestershire-based executive jet company has reported its busiest summer season.
Read More…

Commercial property firm bought by Verastar

A commercial property insurance broker with operations in Debon has been acquired by Verastar.
Read More…

Services & Guides

Corporate Finance Directory

Corporate Finance Directory

Find an adviser to help you buy, sell or invest in a business.
Read More…
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