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Friday 23 October 2020

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McCarthy & Stone lined up for £630m takeover

Terms have been agreed on a recommended takeover offer for McCarthy & Stone which values the Bournemouth-headquartered retirement community developer at £630m.
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Business Matters: Broadband - South West towns and villages catching up fast

Matt Baker, head of business sales at Jurassic Fibre, says it’s no secret that the South West of England has long lagged behind other parts of the UK for broadband coverage, but the region is catching up fast.
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Deals

VPK Group agrees deal for cardboard packaging manufacturer

VPK Group has agreed a deal to acquire a manufacturer and designer of corrugated cardboard packaging.
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Countrywide secures £90m boost

Countrywide, the estate agency group behind the likes of Entwistle Green and Sutton Kersh, has secured a £90m injection as part of a recapitalisation.
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CMA raises concerns over viagogo and Stubhub merger

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has raised concerns over the proposed merger of ticket exchange companies viagogo and Stubhub.
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Business Matters: Lighting the way for future growth

Marcela Pomphrey from 299 Lighting, says for business owners everywhere, health and safety at work has taken on a whole new meaning as we navigate through this pandemic. Yet, while we focus on measures that will keep everyone well and productive, it's also vital we don't lose sight of the future of office life.
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Business

Freeports: International trade and inward investment among benefits

Business leaders from across a wide range of industries in the South West have provided their thoughts on the UK Government's plans to create Freeports around the country.
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UK-Japan trade deal to benefit South West firms

South West dairy producers and farmers are among the businesses set to benefit from the UK-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) to be signed in Tokyo today. 
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Greenaway Scott names new MD

Corporate and commercial law firm Greenaway Scott has named its new managing director.  
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Business leaders react to expansion of winter support schemes

Business leaders from across the UK have reacted to the additional financial support for workers and businesses announced by Chancellor Rishi Sunak.
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Ask the expert: What makes an outstanding finance director?

Helen Plumridge, CEO and owner of King Executive and King Recruit explores “What makes an outstanding finance director”?
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Property

Plans lodged for destination quayside scheme

Plans have been submitted for a destination mixed-use development, incorporating a hotel and new homes, at a quayside location in Poole.
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Robust third quarter for Bristol office market

The Bristol office market has bounced back following the national lockdown, according to a new report, with a robust third quarter performance.
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Engineering firm makes Plymouth Science Park move

An engineering company has become the latest business to relocate to Plymouth Science Park.
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Manufacturing

Oscar Mayer weighs up Chard closures

A food company employing an 860-strong workforce in Somerset could reportedly close a trio of sites in the area.
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British manufacturers prepared for Brexit – report

Britain’s largest manufacturers have said that they are prepared for life outside the European Union as the end of the transition period in December edges closer, according to a new report from Lloyds Bank.
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Exeter employment project launches

A new project to support employment in Exeter has launched.
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South West listing for yoghurt maker

Yogurt maker Llaeth y Llan has clinched a deal to supply 54 Morrisons stores in the South West of England, more than doubling its contract with the supermarket giant.
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