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Friday 27 March 2020

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Strong year for long-established construction firm

A family-owned construction business which can trace its roots back to 1892 has reported a strong full-year financial performance, featuring an increase in turnover and profits.
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Ask the expert: Do you need professional copywriting on your firm’s website?

James Martini, deputy editor at PracticeWeb, believes most businesses need professional copywriting if they want their website to generate business and develop a brand.
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Deals

Major acquisition by Future looks set to proceed

A £140m acquisition by Future looks set to proceed after the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said it was minded to accept undertakings given by the media group.
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Xerox moves for IT company

A provider of managed IT services has been acquired by Xerox.
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Pub group raising cash for balance sheet and possible acquisitions

A listed pub group with site in southern England and Wales is raising £22m to strengthen its balance sheet and also to expand its portfolio of pubs, should the right opportunities arise, at a time when the company's directors' believe acquisition prices will be reduced in the short term.
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Business Matters: Smart choices for sustainable workplaces - When clever means making connections

Deborah Wilder, head of research & insight at Interaction, looks into sustainable workplaces.
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Business

New support for self-employed outlined by Chancellor

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has detailed the economic steps the government is taking to help the self employed in a move which has been broadly welcomed by business organisations.
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Spike in business for 3D property tour company

A company that produces virtual tours of properties has experienced a spike in business with in-person visits ruled out due to the coronavirus.
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Download Festival cancels 2020 edition

The organisers of Download Festival have confirmed this year's event will not go ahead.
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Next closes divisions after staff raise concerns

Retail giant Next has temporarily closed its online, warehousing and distribution operations.
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Property

Surf forecast website relocates office to Plymouth Science Park

Surf forecasting website magicseaweed has relocated its office to Plymouth Science Park.
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Knight Frank business rates head proposes that revaluation be scrapped

The national head of business rates at property consultancy Knight Frank has called on the government to scrap its proposed business rates revaluation amid the coronavirus crisis.
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FMB calls for non-emergency construction work to cease

The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has said only emergency and critical construction work should be allowed to continue in order to protect the industry's workforce.
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Manufacturing

“Deep concern” for British car industry

The outlook for the British car manufacturing industry is of "deep concern", the chief executive of the SMMT has said.
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Müller looking to recruit 300 new staff

Müller has launched a significant recruitment push for up to 300 additional key workers following strong consumer demand for dairy products like fresh milk, yogurts and butter.
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