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Friday 28 February 2020

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Builders’ merchant expands with acquisition

A Cornish-based builder’s merchant has expanded with the acquisition of a counterpart, supported by a six-figure finance package from Barclays.
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Business Matters: Manufacturers in a post Brexit decision world

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.
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Deals

Optimum Finance reports record year

Bristol-based Optimum Finance has reported a record year in 2019 with more than £100m invoices funded, up from £71m the previous year.
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£1.3bn pub group deal to complete next week

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.
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Business Matters: Future-proof your workforce

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.
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Business

Harbour chief exec announces resignation

The chief executive at one of the world's deepest natural harbours has announced his resignation.
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Thomas Westcott appoints new partner

Thomas Westcott Chartered Accountants has appointed a new senior member to its team in Plymouth.
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Meggit awarded $73m contract

Meggitt has been awarded a $73m (£56.8m) contract by a Texas-based aerospace manufacturer.
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Property

Former England player’s speaker company moves to new HQ

A speaker retailer founded by a former England rugby player has moved to new headquarters after recent growth.
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Amazon opening Cornwall delivery station

Amazon will open a new 43,056 sq ft delivery station in Cornwall this year which the company said will create 20 permanent jobs.
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Mi-space extension doubling size of school

Mi-space is working on an extension that will double the size of a Somerset school.
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MIPIM monitoring coronavirus developments but set to open as planned

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.
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Manufacturing

January blues for commercial vehicle production

The production of commercial vehicles in the UK fell almost 11 per cent last month, according to new figures.
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Rolls-Royce slashes pre-tax losses by £2bn

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.
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Cheese maker teams up with Hovis for new muffin

Bakery brand Hovis has joined forces with a historic cheddar cheese maker based in Shepton Mallett.
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