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Friday 19 February 2021

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Career development app firm turns to the crowd

A Plymouth business which has developed an app for people to map and track their way to a career, and has worked with the likes of Google and Babcock, has launched a crowdfunding campaign in a bid to accelerate its growth.
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Business Matters: Economic recovery from Covid-19 is an opportunity for our region

Professor Steve West, chair of West of England Local Enterprise Partnership discusses the West of England Recovery Taskforce and the region’s recovery plan.
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Deals

Dye & Durham confirms Idox approach

Legal technology company Dye & Durham has confirmed it is in talks for a potential all-cash offer for software and information management firm Idox.
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EA’s acquisition of Codemasters completes

Codemasters, one of the oldest names in Britain's video game sector, has been acquired by industry giant Electronic Arts (EA) with the aim of establishing a new global powerhouse in racing video games.
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Business Matters: Prudent planning for tax

As the end of the tax year fast approaches, Cathrin Richards, partner at Azets, provides some top tips to consider, ranging from relatively simple tax efficient savings options to establishing appropriate structures to benefit future generations.
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Business

CBI backs Bristol Airport expansion appeal

The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has backed Bristol Airport's expansion appeal.
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Asda sales up after strong Christmas

Asda's like-for-like sales increased by more than 5 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2020, boosted by strong trading over the Christmas period.
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Business Matters: Responding to the Zero Carbon challenge in built environment consultancy

Some commercial developers are already seeking high sustainability standards for new homes – but the millions of homes in private ownership pose a big challenge to Zero Carbon, says senior partner Edward Nash (Nash Partnership). Could local authorities play a role in supporting these homeowners on their necessary ‘deep retrofitting’ journeys?
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Property

Approval granted for SkyPark units

Planning approval has been granted for 35 business units at SkyPark in Exeter.
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Urban Logistics acquires £27.8m portfolio

Urban Logistics has acquired a portfolio of assets for £27.8m.
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Investor ups supermarket portfolio stake in £115m deal

Property investor Supermarket Income REIT has acquired a further stake in a portfolio from an Aviva Investors managed fund in a £115m deal.
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Ask the Expert: What are the top 5 things to consider when introducing electric vehicles and charging into your business?

Richard Dormer, managing director at BCR Associates Ltd looks at things to consider when introducing electric vehicles and charging into your business including, operational requirements, electricity supply, comsumption analysis and more.
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Manufacturing

Cheese maker reports highest turnover to date

Somerset cheese and renewable energy producer Wyke Farms has reported its highest turnover to date.
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Turnover boost for luxury hut maker

A luxury hut maker based in Dorchester has reported a 30 per cent rise in turnover.
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2020 decline for HGV market

New heavy goods vehicle (HGV) registrations declined by 32.2 per cent in 2020, according to new figures.
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Vantage Building Consultancy strengthens Bristol team

Vantage Building Consultancy has strengthened its Bristol team.
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Woodland to be created at new Wiltshire development

New woodland featuring 4,755 native trees and shrubs is set to be created at the recently launched Hayfield Wood development.
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