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From electric planes to unmanned drones, what does the future hold for air travel?
Aerospace
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has accelerated developments in the aerospace sector, which is ramping up investment in new technologies as it recovers from the impact of the pandemic
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Look inside the Western Daily Press Business Guide 2023
South West
It contains analysis of the region's economic prospects and features on sectors including agriculture, tech and aerospace
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Surge in demand for South West farmland drives up prices
South West
Many commercial farming buyers are looking to expand as the required scale of agriculture increases, according to Savills
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South West firms entering administration leap by half
Insolvency and Administration
The º£½ÇÊÓƵ retail and hospitality industries have had a particularly difficult 12 months
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YMCA Bournemouth unveils major redevelopment plans for historic town centre site
Dorset
The proposals have been submitted to the local authority and include 117 temporary homes, supporting offices, a public gym and café
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Full list of South West projects to receive levelling up cash
South West
The government funding will be used to improve local transport, regenerate town centres and save cultural venues
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Lush posts record-breaking sales as shoppers return to high street
Company Results
The Poole-based cosmetics retailer said December was its best trading month of all time
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Dorset housebuilder appoints new managing director
Appointments
The promotion of Sebastian Janes comes as AJC Group continues with its strategy to build hundreds of homes across the region
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South West firms cut jobs as business activity drops - but remain optimistic for 2023
NatWest
The outlook for the year ahead suggests ongoing challenging conditions for businesses, according to data from NatWest
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South West starting salaries up but number of permanent jobs falls
Employment
The jobs market is looking 'less than rosy', according to the report by KPMG and recruitment industry body REC
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Plans for 'Great South West' to become º£½ÇÊÓƵ’s green powerhouse launched at House of Lords
Economy
Business leaders gathered at a special event in Westminster to hear how the £1.5m plans could help create tens of thousands of jobs and drive major investment into Cornwall, the Isles of Scilly, Devon, Somerset and Dorset
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Slashed energy bill support a 'hammerblow' for South West firms
Energy
Business leaders across the region have welcomed the continued support from the government, but have warned it may not be enough to save struggling smaller firms
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Legoland owner Merlin starts operation of Cadbury World
Leisure & Touism
The company is now responsible for the day-to-day running of the attraction, its employees and all operational decisions
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Dorset law firm named among º£½ÇÊÓƵ's 'outstanding' places to work
Employment
Staff were anonymously asked about leadership, management, culture, colleagues, pay and charity work
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South West tech companies to watch in 2023
Technology
The region - dubbed Silicon Gorge in recent years - has firmly established itself as a powerhouse for tech
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Dorset seaside leisure hub plans approved despite hundreds of objections
Restaurants
The owners of the Rockwater venue in Poole said its expansion into the Branksome Beach Restaurant would help it to create ‘hundreds’ of local jobs
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South West companies confident of success in 2023 despite º£½ÇÊÓƵ's recession woes
South West
Businesses are planning to invest, grow turnover and retain staff, according to the latest Lloyds Bank Business Barometer
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The South West's 10 biggest business stories of 2022
South West
From companies going bust to the best places to live in the region, we take a look at the most-read stories of the year
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Crest Nicholson appoints new managing director for South West as it targets growth
property news
The housebuilder is planning to expand its portfolio of developments across the region
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Poole 'co-working and play space' to open in New Year
Dorset
The Foundry will have offices, a members' lounge, bar area and meeting rooms
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South West bosses to target growth in 2023 as business confidence returns
Economy
Companies in the region are hopeful for success next year despite concerns remaining around inflation and the recession
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British Business Bank appoints South West senior manager
Appointments
The news comes ahead of the launch of a £200m investment fund by the bank in 2023
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Inflation, tax and hiring challenges causing concern for South West firms
Economy
Businesses across the region have faced a 'very tough year', according to chamber of commerce Business West
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GWR and West Midlands Trains announce fresh rail strikes after Christmas
Transport
Workers are planning to walk out in a long-running dispute over pay and conditions
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