| Wednesday 4 November 2020 |
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Latest News | Mitie Group has signed an agreement to amend the terms of its acquisition of Interserve Facilities Management so that its shareholders enjoy a "greater share of the benefits of the transaction". The combined business would have about 77,500 employees. Mitie has major operations in the South West.
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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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The most active legal and financial advisers in the South West's mergers and acquisition (M&A) sector in the first nine months of 2020 have been revealed in a new report by Experian Market IQ.
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Boatbuilder Ribcraft has been acquired by a Dubai-based buyer in a deal supported by a team from Ince Metcalfes.
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Construction business Jehu Group has secured a multimillion-pound funding package in a deal supported by Gambit Corporate Finance.
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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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Marks & Spencer has reported a "robust" performance for the first half of its financial year despite the Covid-19 pandemic, with chief executive Steve Rowe vowing that the retailer is "taking the right actions to come through the crisis stronger".
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Businesses in the latest 1,000 Companies to Inspire Britain report from London Stock Exchange Group, which features the most dynamic and fastest-growing small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs), reported a revenue jump of more than 40 per cent and created in excess of 42,000 jobs in the last two years.
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Turnover has grown in the latest financial results for NG Bailey with the engineering and services business' strong pipeline providing it with confidence for the future, despite the challenges relating to the Covid-19 pandemic.
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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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Funding has been secured to bring forward a private residential development in the Wiltshire village of Latton.
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The Midcounties Co-operative has signed an agreement to lease the anchor unit at the new local centre at Twigworth.
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Estate agencies in England will be able to remain open during the impending lockdown, the government has confirmed, allowing buyers and renters to continue attending viewings.
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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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Member Exclusive News | BrickLive Safari which is currently at Paignton Zoo in Devon has been extended to January 2021, Live Company Group has announced.
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The Sandbanks Ferry Company has committed to maintaining the service throughout the national Covid-19 lockdown.
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