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Monday 23 March 2020

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Plans in for university building that would support 675 jobs

Plans have been submitted for a new six-storey research and education building at the University of Exeter.
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Ask the expert: Do you need professional copywriting on your firm’s website?

James Martini, deputy editor at PracticeWeb, believes most businesses need professional copywriting if they want their website to generate business and develop a brand.
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Deals

Hotel Chocolat raises £22m to support growth plans

Chocolatier and retailer Hotel Chocolat has raised £22m to underpin its long-term growth plans and to provide flexibility if needed in response to challenges presented by the Covid-19 outbreak. The business said its ability to shift its focus towards online and digital wholesale would help mitigate the impact of the pandemic.
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CMA finds competition concerns over window blind deal

The Competitions and Markets Authority (CMA) has found competition concerns over Hunter Douglas' acquisition of counterpart 247 Home Furnishings.
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Business Matters: Smart choices for sustainable workplaces - When clever means making connections

Deborah Wilder, head of research & insight at Interaction, looks into sustainable workplaces.
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Business

Loungers venues to close temporarily

All 167 Loungers venues in England and Wales are to shut temporarily amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Clarks stores closed amid health concerns

All Clarks stores in UK, Ireland and the US have been closed temporarily due to concerns for staff safety amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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2020 World Snooker Championship postponed

The 2020 edition of the World Snooker Championship has been postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak.
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FCA urges delay on financial documents

The FCA has asked companies intending to publish preliminary financial statements in the next few days to delay their planned publications as a result of the disruption caused by Covid-19.
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Businesses react to “landmark” government measures

The business community has reacted to the government's package to support businesses during the Covid-19 pandemic, which includes a commitment to paying 80 per cent of wages.
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All John Lewis shops to temporarily close

The John Lewis Partnership is to temporarily close all of its 50 John Lewis shops as a result of the impact of coronavirus - the first time in the 155-year history of the business that it will not open its shop doors for customers. Johnlewis.com will continue to operate as normal, alongside Waitrose shops and waitrose.com.
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McDonalds to temporarily close restaurants

McDonalds is set to temporarily close all its UK and Ireland restaurants.
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Senior banking professional joins Verde Corporate Finance board

An experienced senior banking professional has joined Verde Corporate Finance, part of the GS Verde Group, as a non-executive director.
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Costa to go cashless to combat Covid-19

Coffee shop chain Costa is to only allow cashless payments and has closed its seating areas in a response to the coronavirus outbreak.
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Property

Family-owned garage sold

A family-owned Gloucestershire garage has been sold to NTS Retail.
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Construction of Charfield development nears completion

Construction on a new housing development in Charfield is expected to be completed in April.
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Solar farm portfolio snapped up for £144m

A portfolio of solar farms which produces enough energy to power 38,000 homes has been acquired for £144.3m.
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Spire Healthcare agrees to offer all hospitals to the NHS

“Extensive reduction” for National Express timetable

CMA launches Covid-19 taskforce

Asbestos company carries out Covid-19 cleans

Aldi to recruit 9,000 new workers

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