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IT disposal specialist acquired by listed group

A high security IT asset destruction business based in Bristol has been acquired by a listed group.
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Ask the expert: Why Covid could mean more females in manufacturing in the South West

Helen Plumridge, chief executive and owner of King Recruit, explores why the Covid-19 crisis could help South West manufacturing and engineering companies lead the way when it comes to increasing their female workforce.
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Deals

DORE announces intention to float

Downing Renewables & Infrastructure Trust (DORE) is set to float and intends to raise up to £200m to target the acquisition of a diversified portfolio of renewable energy and other infrastructure assets.
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Marston’s and Carlsberg £780m JV completes

A £780m joint venture deal between brewing giants Marston's and Carlsberg UK has completed.
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Business Matters: The five elements of a successful PMO

Decades ago, the idea of a council outsourcing the management of projects would have been unheard of, says Dara Jafari, associate director at Faithful+Gould. But today, with increasing pressures on resources and scrutiny around spend, the idea of a project management office (PMO) is becoming increasingly attractive to local authorities.
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Business

MPs to vote on second England lockdown plans

Plans to introduce a second national lockdown for England are set to be voted on by MPs later this week after being outlined by the Prime Minister at the weekend.
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Revenues hit £100m at recruitment firm

Revenues have nudged up to the £100m milestone at a recruitment services provider with 40 branches across the UK.
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Sharp rise in South West business confidence – report

The South West experienced a sharp rise in business confidence during October, but the region remains one of the most pessimistic in the UK, according to the latest Lloyds Bank Business Barometer.
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Business Matters: A guide to producing the right financial and management information

As the pandemic continues, and with many businesses experiencing financial challenges, it is now more important than ever to produce accurate and up-to-date mangement information. Graham Randall, managing director at Quantuma, considers ways in which businesses can monitor their financial heath and utilise cashflow forecasts to ensure that they remain as resilient as possible through the toughest of economic conditions.
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Property

Swindon label printer expands

Swindon label printing company Eclipse Labels has expanded its Swindon headquarters with the acquisition of a further unit at Equity Trade Centre.
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Knight Frank hails “strong set of results”

Property consultancy Knight Frank has hailed "strong set of results" set against the backdrop of the Covid-19 pandemic
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Hammerson completes £227m deal

Shopping centre giant Hammerson has completed the sale of its 50 per cent interest in a property investment firm for £227m.
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Business Matters: Connecting the future workforce during Covid

Lauren Squibb, business growth & employer partnerships manager at Weston College, says despite challenging times, we’re supporting our network of employers to access the unique skills of our students, and help to build their future workforce. We build partnerships that deliver impact for all.
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Manufacturing

Engine production suffers worst September since 2014

Engine production in the UK suffered its worst September since 2014, according to new figures.
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Kennedys’ claims team welcomes new apprentices

The claims handling team at global law firm Kennedys has taken on its first two apprentices.
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Pumpkin farm marks 30-year Aldi partnership

A family-owned pumpkin farm in Gloucestershire is marking 30 years of its partnership with Aldi this Halloween.
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