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South West firms hike prices after 'unprecedented' rise in costs
South West
Growth among private sector firms was strong in November, but increased costs and staff shortages led to a dip in confidence
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The South West entrepreneur who bought a business for £2 in McDonald's
SMEs
Matt Sims currently operates an award-winning motorhome company near Weston-super-Mare
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The South West companies named and shamed for not paying minimum wage
South West
These employers left 1,600 low-paid workers out of pocket, according to the government
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AIM-listed Inspecs agrees deal to buy German eyewear distributor
Deals
The acquisition is part of a strategy to develop the distribution of products to chain and independent opticians, the firm said
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Clipper Tea and Wyke Farms among South West food and drink brands showcased in Thailand as part of exports drive
Food and Drink
Products will be promoted by one the county’s biggest supermarket chains
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The Butcombe pubs selling off uneaten roasts in bid to cut food waste
South West
Eight venues have signed up to the Too Good To Go scheme, which sees surplus food and drinks sold through an app
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The Somerset entrepreneur helping train thousands of nursery school teachers in Africa
Social Enterprise
Investment fund manager James Alexandroff speaks to BusinessLive about the Perivoli Trust and Africa's business opportunity
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Bath University spin-out wins funding to help reduce ocean plastics pollution
Environment
Naturbeads is developing a biodegradable alternative to particles used in cosmetics
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Leonardo helicopter completes flight from Bristol Airport using sustainable fuel
Climate Agenda
It is understood the fuel can cut carbon emissions by up to 80% compared to tradition jet fuel
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Bathroom products firm acquired by Swedish group in £90m deal
Deals
The Bath-based business operates a trio of brands and has been established in the º£½ÇÊÓƵ for more than 40 years
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Developer acquires Somerset greenfield site for planned £25m logistics scheme
Deals
Cubex is behind the forthcoming eco office building Halo at Finzels Reach in Bristol
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Huge £30m helicopter logistics hub to be built in Somerset
South West
The 210,000 sq ft site will support aerospace giant Leonardo’s global fleet of helicopters
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Clarks Somerset warehouse strike ends after agreement reached
Employment
Workers at the shoe retailers warehouse in Street walked out in October over a controversial 'fire and rehire' policy
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Bristol and Bath Apprenticeship Awards 2021: Photos from the night
Bristol Live & Bath Live Apprenticeship Awards
See pictures of winners and finalists from this year's Bristol and Bath Apprenticeship Awards ceremony at Ashton Gate Stadium
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Winners of the 2021 Bristol and Bath Apprenticeship Awards announced
Bristol Live & Bath Live Apprenticeship Awards
The finalists represented a range of different industries from across the two cities’ business communities
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All the latest appointments and promotions in the South West
South West
We take a look at people on the move across our region in the last few weeks
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Bath students develop smartwatch app to improve women's safety
South West
The Epowar app, which monitors a wearer’s heart rate and body motion to sense distress, is being trialled at the university
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German firm's menu ordering tech excites South West hospitality sector
Food and Drink
Potential clients and investors contact Leipzig's SO'USE as it looks to pilot its digital food ordering and payment tech in region in 2022
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Mulberry returns to profit after post-lockdown sales boost
Retail
The luxury handbag retailer said shops reopening had helped its performance but travel restrictions had impacted sales in the º£½ÇÊÓƵ
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Ex-offenders employed by Somerset firms climb Glastonbury Tor to raise funds for charity Key4Life
South West
Research suggests 50% of employers would not hire ex-offenders
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B&Q and Screwfix owner sees sales drop as pandemic DIY boom loses pace
South West
But Kingfisher said it had seen a "strong start" to the fourth quarter and that profits would still be at the top end of forecasts
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Time Finance secures increased funding facility as part of ‘ambitious’ growth plans
South West
The Bath-headquartered firm has renewed a deal with RBS Invoice Finance for a further three years
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Clarks confirms contact with mediators over talks to end Somerset strike
Employment
Staff at the shoe retailer’s warehouse in Street walked out last month over a controversial 'fire and rehire' policy
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Clarks opens º£½ÇÊÓƵ Originals store in building company was founded in nearly 200 years ago
Retail & High Street
The Somerset-headquartered retailer also has a Clarks Originals branch in London
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