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Thursday 22 October 2020

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Freeports: Range of firms will benefit – engineering MD

A wide range of businesses would benefit from the introduction of a Freeport in the South West, according to the managing director of a Devon-based sub contract manufacturer.
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Business Matters: Broadband - South West towns and villages catching up fast

Matt Baker, head of business sales at Jurassic Fibre, says it’s no secret that the South West of England has long lagged behind other parts of the UK for broadband coverage, but the region is catching up fast.
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Deals

Dealmakers reveal cautious optimism for the months ahead

Leading experts from the South West dealmaking and corporate finance community have spoken about their cautious optimism, while acknowledging there will be difficult months ahead.
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Loan supports recruitment agency launch

A Dorset-based recruitment agency has received a loan to support its market launch.
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Business Matters: Lighting the way for future growth

Marcela Pomphrey from 299 Lighting, says for business owners everywhere, health and safety at work has taken on a whole new meaning as we navigate through this pandemic. Yet, while we focus on measures that will keep everyone well and productive, it's also vital we don't lose sight of the future of office life.
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Business

“Positive trading momentum” at 1pm

AIM-listed specialist provider of finance facilities to UK SMEs 1pm has said that It is experiencing "positive trading momentum" since the impact caused by Covid-19, with results in the first four months of the current financial year in line with internal budget expectations.
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Senior board changes at CMOStores

Plymouth-based construction materials group CMOStores.com has made two changes to its senior board.
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First quarter profits rise at listed group

First quarter profits have climbed at Gloucestershire-headquartered Renishaw, with the global, high precision metrology and healthcare technology group hailing its strong financial position.
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Moneysupermarket CEO upbeat despite revenue dip

Revenues have dipped at Moneysupermarket as the ongoing pandemic continued to impact performance. However, chief executive Peter Duffy believes the group is "well positioned to weather this period of economic uncertainty and deliver future growth".
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Ask the expert: What makes an outstanding finance director?

Helen Plumridge, CEO and owner of King Executive and King Recruit explores “What makes an outstanding finance director”?
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Property

Research facility project moves forward

The construction of a new research facility for the University of Bath Institute for Advanced Automotive Propulsion Systems at the Bristol and Bath Science Park has taken a step forward with the handover by construction partner Rydon of several sections to be fitted out with research cells.
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Sky to open retail shops across UK

Sky is launching bricks-and-mortar retail shops across the UK for the first time in its 30-year history.
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BAE board role for Spirax-Sarco boss

The group chief executive of industrial engineering business Spirax-Sarco Engineering has been appointed to the board of BAE Systems.
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Wincanton Gateway opportunity launched

A development opportunity at the Wincanton Gateway retail park in South Somerset has been brought to market by Carter Jonas' South West commercial team.
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