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Hinkley Point C provides 'significant boost' to economy, according to new report
Economy
A new report from the Heart of the South West LEP reveals Hinkley Point C's role as catalyst for growth
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Bath-based investment programme announces strong return on Qualification Check deal
Deals
Macaulay Co-Investment Programme investors have secured a strong return of more than 7x on their initial investment
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Law firm Stone King expands with new Manchester office
Legal
The Bath-headquartered practice has also announced a series of appointments
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Former Fendi and Christian Dior executive to join Mulberry
Appointments
The Somerset-based fashion retailer will make the appointment following its annual general meeting next month
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Leather goods firm Pittards moves to protect sale process
Somerset
The troubled Somerset tannery is looking to find a buyer for the business and its assets
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Law firm Osborne Clarke advises Bristol-based A-Gas on sale of majority stake
Deals
A-Gas is a leading supplier and manager of refrigerant gases
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Property consultancy Bruton Knowles opens two South West offices
Offices
The expansion will support the group’s utilities and infrastructure team, which assists nationally significant infrastructure projects, such as Hinkley Point C
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Pittards looks for buyer amid union calls for government help
Employment
The troubled leather goods manufacturer, which is based in Somerset, employs around 150 people in the º£½ÇÊÓƵ and 900 in Ethiopia
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Somerset waste management company expands recycling capabilities
Finance
Towens of Weston has secured a £1.1m finance package from HSBC º£½ÇÊÓƵ
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South West permanent staff appointments down but starter salaries up
Employment
The jobs market reflects the "challenging trading conditions", according to the report by KPMG and recruitment industry body REC
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South West accountancy expands after acquiring Somerset firm
Deals
Shepton Mallet-based Longhill Accounting has become part of Minerva Accountants Bristol and Somerset
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South West sales drop amid higher interest rates, NatWest reports
Economy
A survey by the bank found despite drop in activity job creation in the region rose at the quickest rate across the º£½ÇÊÓƵ
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Wilko administration: West Country workers offered help by mayor
Employment
The retail chain, which has five stores in the Bristol area, appointed administrators after failing to secure a rescue deal
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Somerset sewing studio secures £5,000 startup funding
Finance
Sew What! in Ilminster has launched with help from the British Business Bank's Start Up Loan programme
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National Highways to invest £103m to improve South West roads
Transport
The funding will cover 75 schemes totalling almost 800 carriageway miles across the whole region during the current financial year
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Leather goods firm Pittards announces intention to call in administrators
Insolvency and Administration
Bosses at the Somerset-based company said they were considering all strategic options
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Somerset bathroom firm wins ‘net zero’ hotel contact
Deals
Offsite Solutions will supply shower units for the accommodation which is being built at Exeter Science Park
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Pub and brewery firm Liberation Group appoints new chair of the board
Appointments
The Jersey-based parent company of West Country beer and hospitality brand Butcombe has hired a former boss at eBay, lastminute.com and Amazon
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Family-run plastics manufacturer Nylaplas joins Europe-wide group
Deals
The precision engineering firm, which is based near Bristol, has been bought by Vink º£½ÇÊÓƵ
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Pub and brewery firm Liberation Group looks to grow accommodation after ‘strong’ first half
Leisure & Touism
Bosses at the Jersey-based parent company of West Country beer and hospitality brand Butcombe said they have begun investment plans for the year
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Two firms agree to take space at North Somerset business park
Deals
Agent CBRE said with the deals Weston Industrial Estate is now almost fully let
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Doors and windows firm Safestyle opens new Somerset branch
Somerset
The new branch is located in Yeovil's Abbey Manor Business Centre
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Designer eyewear firm Inspecs sees revenue rise during first-half
Company Results
The AIM-listed company, which is headquartered in Bath, said it had also cut its net debt after a ‘solid trading performance’
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Leather goods firm Pittards could be sold after fundraising falls short
Finance
Bosses at the Somerset-based company said it had failed to raise £1m needed to continue trading
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