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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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Kwasi Kwarteng meets Somerset firm to discuss 'challenges' of Ƶ electric vehicle production
South West
The business secretary visited the factory of engineering and robotics company Electrified Automation in Bridgwater
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Confidence plunges among South West businesses amid rise of Omicron variant
South West
South West business leaders are now the least optimistic in the Ƶ, according to the FSB
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South West financial services firm Morgans acquired in £3.7m deal
Deals
The group has offices in Bath and Cheltenham
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Business secretary hails Hinkley Point C progress as MPs approve nuclear financing bill
Energy
The minister was joined by EDF’s chief executive at the plant in Somerset
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Somerset to invest millions in tackling climate crisis
South West
The county council has announced its budget for 2022-2023 financial year, including major funding to address climate change
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Wessex Water cuts sick pay for unvaccinated staff
Coronavirus
The Bath-based supplier said its absences due to Covid had doubled in the last week
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Discover how your workplace can benefit from hiring a trainee through Strode College
Employment
Staff at Strode College told us why a traineeship doesn't only benefit the student
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