Today's South West business news from Insider |
Latest News | A student accommodtion scheme in Bristol has been acquired for almost £40m in a deal supported by law firm Irwin Mitchell. Read More… |
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Claire Arbery, director at West of England Institute of Technology, says it’s been a challenging year, and what a time to launch a new Employer led programme focussing on the education space between the A level and Degree qualifications known as Technical Education. Read More… |
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An increased takeover offer has been recommended to the shareholders of Bournemouth-based retirement community developer McCarthy & Stone. Read More… |
A Dorset-based supplier of power conversion and display technology products has been acquired by Gresham Worldwide, a global defence company, in a deal supported by prominent advisers. Read More… |
Bath-based digital map and data platform Living Map has completed an £850,000 funding round led by existing investors Committed Capital and Mercia Asset Management. Read More… |
The group behind the likes of Sports Direct and House of Fraser is in talks over a "potential rescue transaction" for Debenhams. Read More… |
M Group Services has exchanged contracts for the acquisition of Skanska UK's infrastructure services operation which operates across the UK with a revenue of £320m in 2019. Read More… |
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Catherine Stephens, head of international trade services at Business West, says that despite the uncertainty surrounding EU transition, companies who trade with the EU must act now to avoid delays and extra costs in the new year. Read More… |
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Countrywide Hotels (CWH) has unveiled plans for a major expansion plan. Read More… |
Turnover has passed the £200m mark at a well-known outdoor clothing retailer, with the company now "well positioned" to maintain steady growth. Read More… |
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When it comes to talking through the challenges you face in business, working with like-minded business leaders can be an effective way to share knowledge and find solutions. Read More… |
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Proposals have been revealed for a new creative technology education faculty and esports arena at the West of England Institute for Specialist Education Further Education College site in Bristol. Read More… |
Almost 100 new homes are to be developed in Portishead as part of a regeneration project aimed at revamping the coastal town's former docklands site and surrounding areas. Read More… |
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A six-figure grant from the BIG Productivity fund will help a well-established Cornish engineering technology company to increase its range, productivity and reduce lead times. Read More… |
The UK new car market declined by almost 30 per cent in November, according to new figures. Read More… |
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Member Exclusive News | Plymouth-headquarered discount retailer The Range has opened a new store in Leeds, with 40 jobs created. Read More… |
A co-operative has opened 15 new franchise stores across the south of England in 2020. Read More… |
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