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£200m South West growth fund to launch next year
Finance
The fund is aimed at plugging a funding gap in the region and driving growth, according to the British Business Bank
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South West firms concerned about economy - but positive about own prospects
Economy
Target areas for growth in the next six months include investing in teams and exploring new markets, the Lloyds report said
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Historic Poole manufacturer collapses into administration
Insolvency and Administration
Northey Technologies has appointed administrators - but it is not yet known if any jobs are at risk
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South West insolvencies and profit warnings up amid rising costs
Economy
New reports from restructuring trade body R3 and professional services giant EY have painted a grim picture of the region’s economy
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Same-day distribution firm CitySprint acquires Dorset courier
Deals
It is the second acquisition of the year for the Surrey-headquartered business
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Consultation launched on plans for 900 homes at former Poole power station site
Housing
Urban regeneration venture FuturePlaces, owned by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council, said the development is 'the largest brownfield regeneration site in the South West'
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Mini-Budget 'screeching handbrake' U-turn divides opinion among businesses
Economy
Some business leaders have welcomed the news, while others have spoken of concern about the future of the economy
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South West financial services sector sells £5bn of business overseas in one year
Finance
The region has seen a surge in financial services exports over the last decade, according to a new TheCityº£½ÇÊÓƵ report
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Former Civil Service head Lord Kerslake to chair BCP Council urban generation firm
Appointments
The senior parliamentary figure will lead the board of FuturePlace, which has been created to deliver multi-billion development plans for homes and jobs creation in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP)
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Economic uncertainty and high inflation cause South West business activity to fall
NatWest
Companies reported increases in costs, as higher payments for energy, wages and raw materials pushed up expenses
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Wetherspoon has 'momentous challenge' to get pub drinkers back as firm makes £30.4m loss
Company Results
The chain’s Exeter-based boss Tim Martin said ‘dyed-in-the-wool pub-goers’ had become accustomed to buying beer from the supermarket instead
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Confidence in º£½ÇÊÓƵ economy plunges among South West firms
Economy
Companies across the region have expressed concerns about inflation, energy costs, recruitment and the weakening of the pound, according to a survey by Business West
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Microsoft to offer South West tech companies training and support as part of major project
Technology
The project is aiming to "bolster" digital skills and inward investment into the region
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GWR engineers to join thousands of rail workers striking over pay
Transport
The planned walk out next month is likely to cause huge disruption to services
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Latest appointments and promotions in the South West
Appointments
Companies across industries including tech, finance and manufacturing have all made announcements in recent weeks
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Investment Zones: Kwasi Kwarteng earmarks six South West areas in plans to boost economy
Economy
The zones are designed to encourage investment and new economic activity, supporting growth and jobs
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Bournemouth barbers expands into Wiltshire with mobile salon service
Retail & High Street
Grade 92 had two brick and mortar shops in the Dorset town before launching its first converted van during the Covid-19 lockdowns
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Lush agrees deal for new Poole manufacturing and distribution hub
Deals
The cosmetics retailer has expanded its operations in the Dorset town, where it is headquartered
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Dorset vehicle parts firm expands with new facility - creating 35 jobs
Transport
Poole-based Charles Trent said its new site will provide the º£½ÇÊÓƵ’s first reverse production line facility for vehicle recycling
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Tetra Pak CPS sells off former Dorset site in £4.55m deal
Deals
Packaging manufacturer Ablebox has acquired the facility - and is now planning to double in size and create jobs
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Energy crisis could lead to closure of businesses and 'irreparable harm' to tourism, warns Bournemouth boss
Energy
The Bournemouth Coastal BID has urged the government to intervene as energy bills continue to soar
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Job vacancies in Dorset hit record high threatening 'vital sectors'
Employment
There are now 88,000 "economically inactive" people in the county, a new report has revealed
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Redrow to build nearly 1,000 homes in Dorset after snapping up land
Housing
The 143-acre development is two miles from the A30 and was acquired with planning consent
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AFC Bournemouth agrees cyber security deal with local IT firm
Business of Sport
QuoStar will help the Premier league club protect its day-to-day operations
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