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Cheese producer Wyke Farms profits up despite increased costs
Company Results
The Somerset-based business saw global sales of its cheese and butter increase
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Voi calls for e-scooter law 'clarity' to secure industry’s future
Transport
The Swedish tech firm urged the government to set out a date for legislation on the future use of the transport devices
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£6.14m Portishead and Bristol railway line contract awarded
Deals
Engineering and construction firm Volkerfitzpatrick has been appointed by Network Rail to revive the abandoned line connecting the North Somerset town and Bristol Temple Meads station
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Big interview: How Leonardo Helicopters' new º£½ÇÊÓƵ boss is planning to transform a century-old business
Aerospace
Adam Clarke talks to BusinessLive about his vision for the historic Somerset firm, including investment in new technologies, dealing with the cost-of-living crisis and plans to 'evolve' the culture to attract top talent
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Seaweed packaging start-up secures £3m investment
Environment
Kelpi says its technology is marine safe and will help reduce the use of single-use plastic
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40,000 start-ups founded in South West despite economic challenges
South West
'Entrepreneurialism is clearly still flourishing in the South West'
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Yeo Valley’s private equity arm backs snack brand deal
Deals
The North Somerset based firm’s venture capital fund has supported The Curators’ acquisition of baked crisps brand Cheesies
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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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Designer eyewear firm Inspecs reports drop in revenue amid 'several headwinds'
Company Results
The AIM-listed company, which is headquartered in Bath, said the results were in line with revised expectations for the year
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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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Top 150 companies in Bristol, Somerset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire revealed for 2023
South West
The Western Daily Press Annual Business Guide has named the biggest companies in the West Country for 2023
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Celtic and Co parent firm adds Somerset women’s fashion brand to portfolio
Deals
The deal is the third Refined Brands has completed in recent months
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Consultation on Hinkley Point C fish protection measures launches
Environment
The environment agency has launched a four-week consultation on the changes
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Bath University start-up lands £1.2m after developing tech that allows vaccines to be stored without fridges
Technology
EnsiliTech has developed a way to keep vaccines such as Covid-19 safe out of the fridge or deep freeze
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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 entrepreneurs under 30 with 'world changing' businesses win share of £1.25m
South West
All the founders have won a slice of funding for their companies after entering Innovate º£½ÇÊÓƵ's Young Innovators competition
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Yeovil cleaning product firm acquired by global business
Deals
Somerset-based Craftex manufactures cleaning chemicals and machinery for a range of industries in the º£½ÇÊÓƵ and Europe
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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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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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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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Somerset bathroom firm wins UWE Bristol accommodation contract
Deals
Offsite Solutions has secured a £1.7m deal to supply ready-assembled units for a huge student scheme
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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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