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Openreach to create more than 400 South West jobs, including 300 apprenticeships
South West
The provider said it had recruited a record number of women engineers last year
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North Somerset business accelerator scheme launched
Economy
Weston College is among the organisations partnering on the Government-funded initiative
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Weston-super-Mare's Grand Pier: How 'selling fun' became a multimillion-pound business
South West
Co-owner and director Michelle Michael speaks exclusively to BusinessLive about running one of the Ƶ's most successful attractions - from the challenges of Covid to rebuilding the business after that devastating fire nearly 14 years ago
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Companies including HS2, Virgin and Co-op pledge to create thousands of apprenticeships
Apprenticeships
National Apprenticeship Week is taking place between February 7 and 13
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Hinkley Point C given go ahead for 'mammoth' next phase of construction
Construction
The nuclear power plant was granted permission after submitting 500 pieces of evidence over two years
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Ƶ to invest in 10 'space clusters' to support industry's growth
Finance
The Ƶ Space Agency said the cash would support new and growing companies, and create jobs, across the country
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Bristol Airport expansion given green light on appeal
Transport
The transport hub said the decision was "excellent news" for the region’s economy
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Average house prices in North Somerset nearly double in 20 years
property news
According to local estate agency Parker's the unitary authority has "outperformed" the Ƶ average
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Eyewear group Inspecs sees revenue jump after global acquisitions
Retail
The AIM-listed company completed two deals towards the end of 2021
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South West to 'close economic gap' on London by 2025, EY report finds
Economy
The accountancy giant said Bristol, in particular, recovered to pre-pandemic levels of economic activity last year
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Thousands of South West companies in 'significant' financial distress
Insolvency and Administration
Covid and spiralling inflation have created a “perfect economic storm” for many companies, the Begbies Traynor report found
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National Trust announces Bath 'green corridor' to connect city to countryside
Environment
The charity said the greenfield site at Bathampton Meadows would be safeguarded from future development
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Openreach invests £12.5m to upgrade broadband for eight South West locations
South West
The provider said an additional 40,000 businesses and homes would gain access to its full-fibre network
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The sports clubs including Bristol City, Bath Rugby and Swindon Town making off-pitch developments a priority
Business of Sport
Numerous economic issues are facing the West's sporting clubs - from football and rugby to ice hockey and cricket
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Nominations open for Bristol and Bath Apprenticeship Awards 2022
Bristol Live & Bath Live Apprenticeship Awards
The event will recognise outstanding apprentices working in a range of sectors across both cities
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Nuclear engineering firm Assystem agrees major Hinkley Point C deal
Deals
The agreement is expected to create jobs in Somerset, Bristol, Blackburn, Sunderland and Derby
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M&S concedes after chocolatier accuses retailer of copying design
Marks & Spencer
Choc on Choc took to social media over the weekend to accuse the retail giant of making a “strikingly similar” box of chocolate
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How James Dyson and Jeremy Clarkson shed light on Ƶ's farming realities
South West
Richard Bache takes a look at how two of the West's least likely farmers are getting on with the serious business of agriculture
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Defence firm Leonardo launches engineering 'returnship' scheme at Yeovil site
Employment
The helicopter manufacturer said the programme was part of its commitment to improve diversity within the industry
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Western Daily Press Business Guide: West Country 'well placed' to lead Britain's economic recovery
South West
Business leaders from across the region gathered for the launch event of the Western Daily Press Business Guide 2022 in Bristol
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Western Daily Press Business Guide 2022 reveals region's 150 biggest companies
South West
The annual publication is packed with features, news and commentary, and analyses key sectors in the West
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‘An Amazon built in the West Country’ - the Bristol firm set to become the city's latest tech ‘unicorn’
Technology
BusinessLive speaks to Huboo’s co-founders on launching from a Safestore in Bath to expanding in Europe
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House prices in South West expected to rise amid shortage of homes, surveyors predict
property news
The cost of properties in the Ƶ have been continuing to surge despite the rising cost of living
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West of England metro mayor launches £1m environmental fund for businesses
Climate Agenda
Companies across the Bath and Bristol region are being offered 'green innovation grants' of up to £75,000
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