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Thursday 20 August 2020

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Gloucestershire Airport files job-creating business park plans

Gloucestershire Airport has filed proposals for a major new business park expected to provide space for almost 2,000 workers.
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Ask the expert: How cyber security needs to change to support remote working

Mark Taylor, managing director at Chorus, offers his view on why cyber security will need to change to support remote working.
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Deals

BAE Systems swoops for Bristol company

Defence, security and aerospace giant BAE Systems has snapped up a Bristol data science business.
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Pet furniture business secures SWIG funding

A Plymouth-based pet furniture manufacturer has secured funding through SWIG Finance.
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British Business Bank approves four more CBILS lenders

The British Business Bank has approved four additional lenders for accreditation under the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS).
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Assetz Capital partners with Nordic firm

Assetz Capital has signed a funding deal with a Nordic financing provider to contribute to its lending under the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS).
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Business

Brittany Ferries cuts services following quarantine changes

Plymouth-headquartered Brittany Ferries has confirmed that it has cut its services following the government-imposed quarantine on travellers returning from France. This includes the removal of two ships from its operations.
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Revenue rises to almost £4bn at acquisitive retail giant

Revenue at the group behind the likes of Sports Direct and House of Fraser jumped closer to the £4bn mark during its latest financial year, although pre-tax profits dipped by almost 20 per cent. It is now set to invest more than £100m in a "digital elevation strategy".
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Lookers boosted by healthy signs of recovery

Lookers is beginning to see some "healthy signs of recovery" in vehicle sales.
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Property

Consultations invited on Boscombe transformation plans

BCP Council, on behalf of the Bournemouth Towns Fund Board, is inviting local residents, businesses and visitors to the town to have their say on major plans to transform Boscombe as part of the government’s £3.6bn Towns Fund programme. 
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Manufacturing

Chocolate maker reports results after year of investment

A chocolate manufacturer has described the results of its latest financial year as "satisfactory" after a period of investment.
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Member Exclusive News

Two waterfront sites brought to market

Two waterfront former convenience sites in Torbay have been brought to market by property agents Bettesworths.
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Exeter Northcott Theatre set to reopen

The Exeter Northcott Theatre is set to reopen to the public for Christmas, with the business implementing new Covid-19 safety measures.
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