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Wednesday 26 August 2020

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Investment boost for job-creating MoD hub

Major investment has been unveiled for a new Ministry of Defence (MoD) innovation hub in the heart of Dorset which is set to be operational by spring 2021.
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Business Matters: Insider’s getting the South West back to business online guide

As the nation begins its recovery from the Covid-19 outbreak, the South West region, mercifully the English region least impacted by the virus, is set to lead the recovery phase for the UK. Insider’s special Getting Back to Business Online Guide brings together thought leadership articles from some of the region’s key advisors to show the best way forward.
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Deals

PM hails “exciting new chapter” for shipyard after £7m deal

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has hailed an "exciting new chapter" for Appledore Shipyard during a visit to the North Devon site following its £7m acquisition.
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Alarms business acquired by Ecl-ips

Security and monitoring specialist Ecl-ips has bought Bristol-based alarms business Security Group to expand its services.
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Napster acquired by AIM-listed business

Digital music pioneer Napster is set to be acquired by an AIM-listed company.
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Ask the expert: How to approach redundancy as the furlough scheme winds down

As the government's furlough scheme starts to change in preparation for it to end in October, inevitably we will see a rise in redundancies as businesses struggle to recover from lockdown, according to Sean McDonough of Mogers Drewett.
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Business

Wyldecrest boss hails adaptability and outlines motor home expansion plans

The boss of residential park operator Wyldecrest has stressed the importance of adaptability during the Covid-19 crisis and told Insider of his plans to further expand Vaaroom, a motor home rental company he acquired earlier this year. Vaaroom has a depot in Bristol.
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DFS trading “ahead of initial expectations”

Listed furniture retailer DFS has said recent trading has been "ahead of initial expectations" with a strong start to its financial year.
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Co-operative Bank to cut 350 jobs

The Co-operative Bank has outlined proposals to cut 350 jobs and close 18 branches as it looks to navigate the impact of the ongoing pandemic.
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Property

Lovell secures approval for second Weston-super-Mare scheme

Developer Lovell Homes has received the green light for £32m development in Hutton, Weston-super-Mare.
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Market town scheme receives funding

Funding has been secured for a sustainable residential development in South Molton.
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Manufacturing

Steel firm returns to pre-Covid levels of activity

Structural steel company John Reid & Sons Ltd (REIDsteel) is back to pre-Covid productivity levels at its manufacturing facility in Dorset.
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Member Exclusive News

Sponge backer invests in consulting firm

Private equity firm Aliter Capital has backed consulting firm Temple Grange Partners and said the investment - in partnership with its existing portfolio companies Sponge and Bolt Learning - will support the creation of financial crime and compliance-focused eLearning content designed specifically for the financial services market.
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Historic pub and B&B brought to market

A historic pub and B&B located a few miles from Chippenham in Wiltshire has been brought to market.
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