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Thursday 14 January 2021

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WECA and Eden Project secure funding for 5G programme

The West of England Combined Authority (WECA) has secured funding from the government for a logistics-focused project which will test how the country can seize the full benefits of 5G and help businesses harness the power of modern technology. A consortium led by the Eden Project has also been chosen to take part in a 5G Testbeds and Trials Programme.
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Business Matters: Starting a new job during a pandemic

Amber Clark from Weston College talks about how she successfully secured a new job during the pandemic after going through the process virtually.
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Deals

CMOStores snaps up fast-growing online tile retailer

Plymouth-based online construction and home improvement products retailer CMOStores.com has completed the acquisition of online tile retailer Total Tiles.
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Acquisition of foodservice packaging firm completes

The acquisition of Go-Pak, a Yate-headquartered provider of foodservice packaging, has completed.
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Ask the expert: Is your business compliant with the necessary energy legislation?

One of the most recent pieces of energy legislation to come into force as part of the UK’s goal to be Net Zero by 2050 is Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR). Helen Garner, commercial sales manager at BCR Associates Ltd, looks into the regulations.
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Business

Digital panel and audience debate to focus on SME growth

Insider is to host a special online panel and audience debate looking at what SMEs need to do to achieve growth in the coming months and years.
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Raft of promotions at Ashfords

Law firm Ashfords has unveiled a raft promotions across its offices, including a new partner, five senior associates and 11 associates.
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TLT agrees strategic alliance with Belgian law firm

Law firm TLT has entered into a strategic alliance with Belgian law firm GSJ advocaten as part of its strategy to strengthen its international offer.
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Asda to launch in-store vaccination centre

Asda is set to launch an in-store Covid-19 vaccination centre.
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Property

Debenhams store closures hit 320 jobs

More than 300 jobs are set to be lost after Debenhams announced plans to keep a number of its stores permanently closed, including a site in the South West.
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Manufacturing

Workwear company wins contract for Covid-19 testing sites

South Gloucestershire workwear company Alexandra has won a £1m contract to provide winter uniforms for Covid-19 testing centre staff.
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Resilient performance at bakery group

Bakery business Finsbury Food Group has reported a resilient trading performance for the first half of its financial year despite a continued challenging backdrop.
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MD appointed at Gloucestershire Airport

Gloucestershire Airport has appointed a new managing director.
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Green light for pioneering renewable power energy centre

Plans for a new renewable power energy centre at the Langarth Garden Village scheme have been given the go-ahead.
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