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Wednesday 19 August 2020

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Beachwear firm looks to grow with £750,000 investment

A Bristol-based beachwear company is implementing plans for growth after securing a £750,000 investment.
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Ask the expert: How cyber security needs to change to support remote working

Mark Taylor, managing director at Chorus, offers his view on why cyber security will need to change to support remote working.
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Deals

New South West tourism fund launched

A new fund has been launched designed to support the tourism sector in Devon, Plymouth, Somerset and Torbay.
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UK Government-backed Covid-19 lending for more than 1.23 million businesses

More than 1.23 million UK businesses have now been supported by lenders through government-backed coronavirus lending schemes, according to new figures.
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More than 10,000 SME owners apply for Business Boost grant

More than 10,000 small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) owners have applied for Simply's Business Boost grant in a bid to secure support during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Business

SW administrations at lowest point in three years - report

Administrations in the South West dropped to the lowest point in three years, according to analysis by KPMG’s restructuring practice.
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Haven creates 500 jobs as demand surges

Holiday company Haven is creating 500 job opportunities across its accommodation teams in England, Scotland and Wales to support increased demand.
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Pizza Express to close more restaurants under CVA proposals

Pizza Express has confirmed that more than 70 of its restaurants are to close permanently, affecting 1,100 jobs.
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Asda boosts online capacity as sales grow

Like-for-like sales have grown at Asda with the supermarket giant also boosting online capacity in response to a "structural shift in customer behaviours" following the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Revenue passes £100m at Air Liquide’s UK arm

The UK arm of French-owned Air Liquide increased its revenue to more than £100m during its latest financial year.
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Property

Go-ahead recommended for innovation hub plans

The go-ahead has been recommended for the construction of a new innovation hub, which would provide employment space and a 300-person performance arena in Cheltenham town centre.
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Sphere Solutions MD eyes future growth despite Covid-19 challenges

The managing director of construction industry recruitment specialist Sphere Solutions has said that the company is continuing with its growth plans despite the challenges faced by Covid-19.
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Manufacturing

Goodyear accelerates back into the black

The UK arm of tyre giant Goodyear accelerated back into the black during its latest financial year, new documents have confirmed.
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Member Exclusive News

Toyota backs Bristol car sharing scheme

Toyota is providing a fleet of 25 self-charging vehicles to help launch a new car sharing initiative in Bristol.
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Cheltenham grooming brand to launch with Boots

A Cheltenham-based men's skincare and grooming brand is launching a range of its products with pharmacy chain Boots.
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