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Stronger business expansion in April but region's growth lags behind much of º£½ÇÊÓƵ
Economy
Latest analysis from NatWest points to third consecutive month of increased activity in manufacturing and services
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North East business activity rises for second month in a row, survey finds
Economy
The NatWest North East PMI Business Activity found that that the region had the second highest increase in output in the º£½ÇÊÓƵ in April
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EMR expecting to run normal timetable week starting Monday, May 15, despite some union action
Transport
Aslef general secretary Mick Whelan said pay negotiations with ministers had stalled over past four months
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Online building materials retailer returns to profit after ‘challenging’ year
Company Results
Plymouth-based CMO Group reported a rise in sales despite ‘industry headwinds’
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Bristol brewery Dawkins Ales halts production amid ‘spiralling’ costs
Food and Drink
The independent microbrewery said its six pubs and bars in the city would remain open
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Almost two thirds of South West business leaders think Brexit has boosted ‘brand Britain’, study finds
Exports
A survey of senior decision makers in the region found most respondents agreed the º£½ÇÊÓƵ’s exit from the EU had strengthened the appeal of British products and services in international markets
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New online shop launches for Cotswolds producers
Food and Drink
Shop Cotswolds is an online shopping hub for local food and drink producers in the region
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Bath Spa University to tackle digital skills gap in the South West
Education
Partnering with the Institute of Coding and Catch22, the programme is aimed at young people from low-income backgrounds
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Bristol employers form finance group to help staff amid cost of living crisis
Finance
Financial services firm Hargreaves Lansdown is spearheading the initiative, which encourages organisations to provide free financial education for workers
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Summer holiday planning and Eurovision ticket sales fail to supercharge consumer spending
North West
Popular money saving methods adopted by shoppers include buying discounted products nearing expiration
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Mental health is the biggest drag on the economy at a massive cost of £56bn annual
Economy
Founder of Capita Sir Rod Aldridge has been pioneering efforts to address mental health issues
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Time Finance reports expected results to be ahead of current market expectations
Company Results
The bath-based AIM-listed company said that it had enjoyed 11 months of continued positive trading momentum
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Watchdog hopes to deter firms from shunning London Stock Exchange in rules shake up
Economy
The changes include replacing existing 'standard' and 'premium' listing segments with a single category and set of requirements
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Welsh Government partners with Innovate º£½ÇÊÓƵ to boost economy in Wales
Economy
The partnership with Westminster's innovation agency is the first to be agreed with a devolved government
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Record cruise ship visit christens new £26m berth development at Portland Port
Transport
The Dorset port welcomed the first cruise ship to its £26m redevelopment project
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Pub and brewery group Liberation Group says inflated energy, wage and food costs ‘beginning to calm’
Company Results
The Jersey-based parent company of West Country beer and hospitality brand Butcombe has reported an ‘encouraging’ set of financial results
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Eurovision to 'boost Liverpool's economy by £40m' as visitors prepare to spend big
North West
The grand final is set to take place at the M&S Bank Arena on Saturday, May 13
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The rise of social businesses in Wales
Economy
There are 2,828 businesses in the sector representing 2.6% of all Welsh firms.
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Business confidence in the South West reaches highest level this year according to latest Lloyds research
Economy
According to the latest business `barometer overall º£½ÇÊÓƵ business confidence reaches a 11-month high
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Mattioli Woods takes big stake in Lincoln mortgage specialist White Mortgages – with option to buy the lot
Deals
White Mortgages was founded in 2011 and provides independent mortgage advice
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Opinion: Chris Hobson of East Midlands Chamber says the green shoots of recovery are finally poking through
Economy
'Sales are steadily growing, cashflow is improving and price pressures continue their gradual drop-off'
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Redundancies planned at Joules HQ
Fashion
Next teamed up with Tom Joule to buy Joules out of administration for £34 million last December
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South West firms told to stay ‘vigilant’ as insolvencies hit three-year high
Insolvency and Administration
Restructuring trade body R3 said an increasing number of owners were choosing to close their businesses amid a ‘turbulent trading climate’
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Investment in management and digital skills is key to boosting productivity
SMEs
The latest Productive Business Index shows investment in these areas could improve the business performance of SMEs
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