Latest News | A Wilshire-headquartered housing association has priced its first £250m sustainability bond with the proceeds bolstering its fund for developing new affordable homes. Read More… |
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Steve Benton, deputy CISO director protect services and operations at BT, underlines the five core aims of cyber attackers and the multi-layered defence approach that could stop them targeting your business. Read More… |
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Boohoo has acquired the intellectual property (IP) assets of Debenhams Retail from its joint administrators in a "transformational deal" worth £55m. The acquisition does not include any Debenhams stores which are in the process of being closed down. Read More… |
The operator of the NR Private Market platform has been appointed by Cornish Metals to handle the interest from high net worth and sophisticated private investors wishing to participate in the flotation of the mineral exploration company on the London Stock Exchange. Read More… |
Online retailer ASOS has confirmed it is in "exclusive discussions" with the administrators of Arcadia over the acquisition of the Topshop, Topman, Miss Selfridge and HIIT brands. Read More… |
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Helen Garner, commercial sales manager at to BCR Associates Procurement Consultancy, says as a result of the pandemic, there has been a meaningful shift in consumer behaviour as we experienced the benefits of cleaner air and reduced CO2 emissions. This, coupled with new directives at Government level such as the Ten Point Energy Plan, means that 2021 is predicted to be the year that we see the start of a significant move towards reducing carbon emissions nationally. Read More… |
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Construction giant Galliford Try has appointed a new managing director for the West Midlands and South West. Read More… |
Commercial construction contractor HGL has been awarded two separate projects in Bristol on behalf of supermarket retailer Lidl UK. Read More… |
The company behind the Buzz Bingo chain made a pre-tax loss of £22m in the year before it was impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic, new documents have revealed. The current crisis led to the business closing 26 clubs in 2020. However, it said it is now "well positioned" for future growth. Read More… |
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A Q&A session with James Pomphrey, founder and managing director of 299 Lighting. Read More… |
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Access Creative College has begun work on phase two of its campus in Bristol city centre, which will involve it occupying the former site of legendary music venue, Bierkeller. Over the years, the venue welcomed some of the biggest names in music to its stage, including Nirvana, The Stone Roses and Arctic Monkeys. Read More… |
Hermes Parcelnet has agreed a deal on a unit for a last-mile delivery operation serving the central Bristol area. Read More… |
IT specialist Infrastar has taken a five-year lease on new offices in Kingsway Business Park. The offices are owned by developer Robert Hitchins Ltd. Read More… |
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Simon Price, senior partner at Alder King, says phenomenal demand for industrial/logistics space throughout last year means businesses seeking top quality space will need to consider a pre-let or pre-sale and expect to pay higher rents. Read More… |
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Member Exclusive News | Four new members have been appointed to Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) board. Read More… |
A pair of supermarkets in Wiltshire and Hampshire are set to be acquired by a specialist property investment firm for a combined £64.8m. Read More… |
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