Today's South West business news from Insider |
Latest News | A Cornish-based builder’s merchant has expanded with the acquisition of a counterpart, supported by a six-figure finance package from Barclays. Read More… |
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Iain Black, a partner at accountants and tax advisors MHA Monahans, looks at why UK based manufacturers gave a muted welcome when a decision was finally made on Brexit post the election. Read More… |
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Bristol-based Optimum Finance has reported a record year in 2019 with more than £100m invoices funded, up from £71m the previous year. Read More… |
The £1.3bn acquisition of a listed pub group by the company behind Yates's, Slug and Lettuce and Walkabout is set to complete next week. Read More… |
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David Crew, head of business growth and employer partnership at Weston College, says skills shortage is a term that gets brandished around on a regular basis, with many employers worried about where they will find employees that not only possess the talent, but also the mentality to succeed in their business. Read More… |
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The chief executive at one of the world's deepest natural harbours has announced his resignation. Read More… |
Thomas Westcott Chartered Accountants has appointed a new senior member to its team in Plymouth. Read More… |
Meggitt has been awarded a $73m (£56.8m) contract by a Texas-based aerospace manufacturer. Read More… |
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A speaker retailer founded by a former England rugby player has moved to new headquarters after recent growth. Read More… |
Amazon will open a new 43,056 sq ft delivery station in Cornwall this year which the company said will create 20 permanent jobs. Read More… |
Mi-space is working on an extension that will double the size of a Somerset school. Read More… |
The organiser of MIPIM has said the international property festival will open for business on 10 March despite some delegates deciding to cancel their attendance in response to the threat posed by the coronavirus outbreak. Read More… |
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The production of commercial vehicles in the UK fell almost 11 per cent last month, according to new figures. Read More… |
Rolls-Royce slashed its pre-tax losses by more than £2bn in 2019, new figures have revealed, with chief executive Warren East saying it is well placed for growth in 2020. However, problems with the Trent 1000 overshadowed record engine deliveries at the manufacturing giant. Read More… |
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Member Exclusive News | Bakery brand Hovis has joined forces with a historic cheddar cheese maker based in Shepton Mallett. Read More… |
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