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Historic Bristol property consultancy merges with competitor
Deals
The combined business will operate from two South West locations
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600 Aldi jobs created in South West as chain nets record Ƶ market share
Employment
New research has found Ƶ grocery prices have risen 5.2% amid a cost of living crisis
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Somerset shopping centre acquired by Signal Capital
Deals
The Orchard Shopping Centre in Taunton is home to brands such as New Look and Waterstones
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Pandemic pet boom: The Ƶ companies turning a passion for animals into serious business
Retail
From food to fashion accessories to wearable tech, the Ƶ pet market is thriving - and these firms are reaping the rewards
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Mulberry profits to be ahead of expectations after pandemic recovery
Retail
Extra cash made will now be used to increase the fashion brand’s marketing and advertising spend, the group said
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Hinkley Point C facing delays and increased costs amid Ukraine conflict
Construction
French energy giant EDF previously estimated the Somerset plant could cost between £22bn and £23bn
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Legal challenge to Hinkley Point Portishead mud dumping dismissed
Legal
The nuclear power station is installing water cooling tunnels under the Bristol Channel
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Construction firm BAM begins £7m expansion of Somerset school 
property news
A former swimming pool in Chard has been demolished as part of the works
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Prime Minister meets Hinkley Point B staff to discuss future of nuclear power
Politics
Some Hinkley Point C workers also attended the meeting at Downing Street with Boris Johnson
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From match-side chat to one of the South West's leading eCommerce businesses
business support
Huboo is now one of Somerset's biggest eCommerce firms with an annual turnover of £21m
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Somerset housing project gets multi-million pound boost
Housing
The development is located to the south of Minehead
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Somerset storage company acquired by South African-owned firm
Deals
The Frome-based business was founded in 2002 and operates more than 3,500 storage units across the South of England
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Screwfix owner removes Russian products as profits soar to £1bn
Retail
Kingfisher said it was “shocked and deeply concerned” at the invasion of Ukraine
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Spring Statement 2022: fuel duty freeze and scrapping national insurance hike on South West wishlist
The Budget
The Chancellor will unveil his ‘mini budget’ on Wednesday, March 23
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Metro mayor Dan Norris launches 'dating agency for jobs'
Employment
The Jobs Connect platform will match people in the Bristol and Bath region with top hospitality and tourism employers
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Work starts on 60 homes near Cheddar Reservoir
property news
The scheme was approved in 2021 despite a number of objections from parish groups and residents
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West of England set to grow faster than any other Ƶ region in 2022, PwC report finds
South West
Bournemouth and Swindon were ranked in the top three cities for growth on a list of 50 from around the country
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Bristol Airport expansion plans to be challenged in High Court
South West
Environmental campaigners say they are planning to appeal the recent decision by the Planning Inspectorate
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Construction firm Beard credits supply chain for 'robust' results
Construction
The 130-year-old business completed around 60 projects in 2021
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South West accountancy firm Old Mill planning to double workforce to 600 staff
Employment
The business already has four offices across Somerset, Wiltshire and Devon
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Clarks appoints former New Balance boss as new chief executive
Retail
He will be taking up the position at the historic Somerset retailer next month
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Bath Rugby agrees multi-year deal with Bristol tech firm Huboo
Deals
The company will use its tech to boost the club's retail arm including fulfilling orders made through the online shop
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US tech firm hiring Bristol and Bath apprentices for new scheme
Apprenticeships
The programme is open to young professionals without a university degree
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15 of the nicest companies in the South West
South West
From raising money for local charitable causes to collecting donations for people fleeing Ukraine, companies across the region are doing all kinds of good
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