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Cost pressures amid Ukraine crisis causing 'mounting concern' for South West firms recovering from pandemic
South West
There was a rise in business activity in the region last month but there are fears this could be "hampered" in the months ahead
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New plans for a Severn Barrage generating 10% of the º£½ÇÊÓƵ's electricity needs
Climate Agenda
The early stage tidal project from Great Western Power Barrage would be bigger than previous proposed schemes and could cost up to £30bn to build
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Somerset haulage firm acquires new multi-million-pound site
South West
The warehouse is the company’s seventh in the county
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Somerset boss to deliver donations to people fleeing war in Ukraine
Somerset
Jeremy Minchin, joint managing director at baby business Hippychick, has volunteered to drive the loaded van out to Europe
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South West named top º£½ÇÊÓƵ region for women to work in
Employment
The PwC study also found the Covid-19 pandemic exacerbated gender inequalities
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South West tech could be worth nearly £20bn by 2026, report finds
Technology
Research has calculated the number of jobs the industry could create over the next few years
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Bath company delivers parts for British Army combat vehicles
Engineering
Horstman said it would grow its team as it ramps up production for the º£½ÇÊÓƵ Boxer programme
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Former Debenhams building in Somerset put up for sale
Retail & High Street
Bedford House in Taunton could be redeveloped into housing
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º£½ÇÊÓƵ's osteoporosis charity to move head office to Bath
Offices
The charity said the sale of its old office would enable a £1.7m investment programme as part of a four-year strategy
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The latest appointments and promotions in the South West
Appointments
We take a look at all the people on the move in recent weeks
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Historic builders merchant moves to larger Somerset base after DIY 'boom'
Construction
The family-run business has been supplying the trade for hundreds of years
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Governor of the Bank of England visits Somerset dairy farm
South West
Andrew Bailey was given a tour of Radstock Co-operative Society's farm near Frome on a recent trip to the county
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Poole finance firm agrees £1.5m loan for Bath property deal
Deals
MSP Capital said it was the fastest-lending turnaround in its 41-year history
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Enter Bristol and Bath Apprenticeship Awards 2022 - 'Go for it' says former winner
Bristol Live & Bath Live Apprenticeship Awards
Nominations for the awards are now open
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The Abbey Hotel in Bath acquired by London-based firm with expansion plans
Deals
The historic accommodation operates as a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, one of Marriott International’s collection brands
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West of England apprenticeships fund receives six-figure pledges
Employment
The Share to Support scheme allows unused levy funds to be passed on to smaller firms in the region
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South West firms ramp up hiring as demand for work rises - but cost pressures continue to bite
South West
Skills shortages and greater competition for workers led to a steeper rise in backlogs of work in January, according to NatWest
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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 º£½ÇÊÓƵ'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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º£½ÇÊÓƵ to invest in 10 'space clusters' to support industry's growth
Finance
The º£½ÇÊÓƵ 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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