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Latest appointments and jobs news from the South West
Appointments
We take a look at some of the people in the region who have taken on new roles in recent weeks
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Surge in South West firms securing funding deals
Deals
Businesses in the region continue to attract investment amid the challenging economic climate, a KPMG report said
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US software company Smartbear expands Bath office as it eyes global growth
Offices
The firm arrived in the city when it acquired tech business Bugsnag last year
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Royal Navy support ships to be built at Devon’s Appledore shipyard
Deals
The site’s owners Harland and Wolff and Bath-based design consultancy BMT are part of group that has secured a £1.6bn contract from the Ministry of Defence
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Grants for West of England firms of up to £50,000 launched
SMEs
SMEs from across Bath and North East Somerset, Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire are eligible to apply
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Autumn Statement: Government urged to restore business confidence as firms hit by late payments and rising costs
Economy
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales has called on the chancellor to outline a plan to generate long-term economic growth
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South West maritime tech firm back in profit after 300% revenue rebound
Company Results
Somerset-based SRT Marine Systems develops surveillance systems for clients in the defence and fishing sectors
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Bristol's 'Etsy for home cooking' platform expands into Bath
Technology
All About The Cooks allows talented cooks to sell their homemade food to people nearby via its marketplace website
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Travelodge Wincanton's 'radical' hotel transformation nearly complete
Hotels
The budget hotel chain's Somerset property is one of 60 in the group being completely refurbished
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South West arts organisations to receive more than £100m funding
Creative & Digital
More than 100 galleries, venues, museums and libraries across the region will be awarded Arts Council England funding
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What businesses should do if making staff redundant
Employment
One in 10 companies in the South West are expected to make job cuts next year, a new survey has found
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South West companies forced to restructure to cope with mounting costs
Economy
Rising inflation, increased interest rates and energy costs are impacting the financial viability of many businesses
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Interest rate rise 'further headache' for business, says British Chamber of Commerce
Economy
The Bank of England has increased the base rate to 3% in a bid to ease º£½ÇÊÓƵ inflation
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E-scooter firm Voi removes Russian investors as shares sold
Politics
The West of England’s metro mayor previously warned the Swedish firm it could lose out on the operating contracts for Bristol and Bath’s e-scooter hire schemes unless it ended ties with Russian shareholders
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Clarks swings back into profit after year of 'repositioning'
Retail & High Street
The Somerset-headquartered retailer said reduced discounting and fewer overhead costs had helped its turnaround
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Bristol and Bath e-scooter operator bids open as trial extends
Transport
More than 280,000 people have used the e-scooters to make six million journeys across the West of England since the scheme began
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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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Aerospace innovation centre in Yeovil welcomes first tenants
Aerospace
iAero was built to support the competitiveness and growth of the region's aerospace sector and associated supply chains
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Business West director James Durie to leave chamber’s senior team
Chamber of Commerce
The Bristol-based chamber said Mr Durie had played a "significant role" in representing firms across the region for more than 20 years
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Broadband supplier Truespeed expands network with £22m investment
Technology
The Bath-based provider is extending its reach into 12 new areas across South Gloucestershire, North Somerset and its home city
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University of Bath secures £50m from pension insurance firm
Finance
The money will allow the university to focus on education provision and student experience, the institution said
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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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Adam Norris: e-scooters to be legalised in 'next 12 months'
Finance
The millionaire businessman spoke to BusinessLive about his latest venture Pure Electric, how his global ambition was constrained at Hargreaves Lansdown and passing on his hard work ethic to Formula One driver son Lando
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Bath Rugby sells off land to Lidl for new food store
Deals
Plans will be shared with the public and local businesses "in due course" according to the Premiership side
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