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21 South West tech firms to watch in 2021
Technology
From start-ups to established companies, the South West has lots of exciting tech firms and here is just a sample
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Liverpool firm wins £36m contract to build new police boats for MoD and Gibraltar defence police forces
North West
The contract will sustain 50 jobs and create 15 more across the region
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Vertical Aerospace secures 'flying taxi' orders from Virgin and American Airlines following $2bn Broadstone merger
Aerospace
The company is planning to work with Virgin Atlantic to launch its electric aircraft at º£½ÇÊÓƵ airport hubs including Heathrow
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Queen's Birthday Honours 2021: Prue Leith among South West business leaders to receive an award
The Queen
The awards for 2021 have been announced and include a number of influential business figures from across the West Country
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Revenues, profits and cash up at digital security pass specialist Intercede - despite Covid
Technology
Tech company designs security clearance systems for global clients including US federal agencies
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Tempest programme to create 2,000 jobs a year in South West
Armed Forces
A new report by PwC outlines the economic impact of the programme to the West of England
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Plymouth's New Wave Marine sees drainage division double turnover
Environment
Industrial cleaning specialist continues to grow after being able to operate during the three national lockdowns
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Union says 'strike-breaking' tugs are being used during Devonport naval base dispute
Armed Forces
Unite complains Serco has brought in external towage operators from other ports but MoD stressed the vessels are safe
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MoD launches robotics 'centre of expertise' to develop technologies for British Army
Ministry of Defence
The organisation will operate from Abbey Wood in Bristol and the Army BattleLab in Dorset
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Cook Defence Systems wins £11m Ministry of Defence contract extension
Engineering
The one -year extension covers tracks for the Challenger 2 main battle tank and other combat, reconnaissance and engineering vehicles
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MoD's new defence innovation centre in Dorset reaches major milestone
Armed Forces
The 'Army Battlelab' will allow the MoD to work with SMEs on new technology
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Queen's Speech 2021: Everything you need to know and what to expect
Politics
Bills in the speech are expected to address aspects such as planning - and skills and education as part of the Government's 'levelling up' agenda
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Government urged to make decision on vital defence contracts
Armed Forces
Shadow Secretary of State for Defence John Healey uses visit to Plymouth marine businesses to call for clarity on future of navy
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2021 East Midlands Queen’s Award winners revealed
The Queen
Snack manufacturers, sportswear companies and cooking tech businesses among the recipients
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Devon home of military engineering and software firm SEA sells for £4.5m
Ministry of Defence
Unnamed buyer snaps up two units on Pottington Trading Estate in Barnstaple
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Government defence organisation to create new AI research team at Newcastle Helix
Technology
The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory is backed by the Ministry of Defence
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Bristol Zoo appoints former BBC and MoD boss to oversee move from Clifton site after 186 years
People
Francesca Fryer will lead the project to relocate the zoo to South Gloucestershire
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Driverless vehicle developer Horiba MIRA welcomes MoD's £6.6bn military tech pledge
Ministry of Defence
Horiba MIRA leads the world in developing next generation of driverless and intelligent civilian and military vehicles
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£9m South Bank drainage scheme starts in April as next steps towards Able Marine Energy Park taken
Construction
Flood protection works have been awarded £4.3 million of government cash as part of last summer's Getting Building Fund
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Survitec wins £25m Armed Forces contract to make survival equipment for pilots and sailors
North West
The contract will support 50 jobs
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Marine, oil and gas industries provider James Fisher starts 2021 well after pandemic hit
North West
The company works with the likes of BP, Shell and Airbus
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RSK Group in Cheshire buys Loughborough's CR Civil Engineering
Ministry of Defence
CRC has a turnover approaching £40 million and employs 250 staff working on motorway, rail and airfield projects
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Second phase of Plymouth's freeport Oceansgate development completed
freeports
Marine Enterprise Zone buildings will be part of the 'freezone' area created in Chancellor's free port Budget announcement
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Missile manufacturer owned by Airbus, BAE Systems and Leonardo to create 500 º£½ÇÊÓƵ jobs in 2021
Employment
Defence company MBDA has sites in Bristol, Bolton and Stevenage
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