Today's South West business news from Insider |
| Wednesday 2 December 2020 |
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Latest News | Loungers, a Bristol-based operator of cafés, bars and restaurants across the UK, has said it approaches 2021 with "enthusiasm and optimism" after adapting well to the challenges presented by the coronavirus pandemic. Interim revenue at the business fell by more than £26m, reflecting the impact of of national lockdown to 4 July.
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Sean McDonough and Tom Webb from Mogers Drewett say given the unprecedented challenges all businesses have faced over the last six months, there is no doubt that 2021 is going to be an important year. Add to this the UK leaving the EU on the 31st December and the uncertainty of more lockdowns and for many businesses 2021 could be a make or break year.
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Delivery management specialist Whistl has expanded with the acquisition of a Devon-based business operating in the ecommerce fulfilment and contact centre sector.
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An attraction business which behind a zero-gravity illusion experience is nearing its £100,000 crowdfunding target.
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A specialist lender and investor platform has outlined plans for a rebrand following a significant funding line of £300m.
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In the first blog of a two-part series on the landlord-tenant relationship, we looked at the current stalemate between both sides, with many commercial tenants still unable to pay their rent - let alone catch up on what they already owe. In their second blog, Paul Slevin and Louise Durkan from Quantuma look at the impact of falling commercial property values on institutional landlords and ask whether repurposing vacant space for an alternative commercial usage could be the commonsense solution.
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Accountancy firm PKF Francis Clark has appointed a new head of its Bristol office.
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Department store Debenhams is to be wound down after administrators were unable to secure a deal to safeguard the future of the business.
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Lauren Squibb, business growth and employer partnerships manager at Weston College, says the global pandemic has drastically changed the working lives for many of us, with leaders and managers, at all levels being asked to do things differently.
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The board of estate agency group Countrywide has unanimously rejected a takeover offer by Connells and will now explore a potential £70m recapitalisation.
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Revenue passed the £40m mark at a company which makes components for Rolls-Royce's XWB engine during its latest financial year, according to new accounts.
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Member Exclusive News | A new chair has been appointed to the Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership board.
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The historic Royal Plymouth Corinthian Yacht Club has secured new premises, supported by South West law firm GA Solicitors.
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