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Economic Development

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Danielle Hicks

14:45, 30 AUG 2017

Back Row: Simon Marks, Terry Corns, Andrew Franck-Steier, Lorna Devane-Porter, Justin Quibell, Rob Watts, Lucy Hansell. Front: Julia Court, Rupert Young, Jilly Cosgrove, Julian Shellard at the 13th Brenda Awards at the Burlington Hotel.1 of 9
Matthew Bolt, Kier; Stuart Buckley, Homes and Communities Agency; John Handscomb, Kier. (Image: Publicity Picture)2 of 9
Kathryn Small, Gowling WLG; Stuart Franks, Coltham Developments; Tim Mills, Benniman; Andrew Reynolds, IM Properties; Stephen Smith, Benniman. (Image: Publicity Picture)3 of 9
Phil Carlin, Seven Capital; Simon Dickin, Seven Capital; Steve Wedge, CWA; Stephen Handley, Fellows. (Image: Publicity Picture)4 of 9
Gary Owen, Interserve; Andy Bishop, Cundalls; Guy Smith, Interserve. (Image: Publicity Picture)5 of 9
Michele Clifton, Overbury; Amanda Franks, Overbury; Nic Jones, Cundalls; Nicola James, Overbury. (Image: Publicity Picture)6 of 9
Pollie Jelfs, Fusion Building Consulting; Clare Regan, Whatley Weston & Fox. (Image: Publicity Picture)7 of 9
Steve Wedge, CWA; Dave Kelly; Morgan Sindall; Julian Lebray, Overbury; Belinda Morgan, Cundalls. (Image: Publicity Picture)8 of 9
Andy Preston, LCP; Richard Durkin, Lambert Smith Hampton; Matthew Pegg, London Cambridge Properties. (Image: Publicity Picture)9 of 9

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South West Water bosses slammed by businesses over 'lack of transparency'

Chamber of Commerce

The utilities firm says 'sometimes things go wrong' and it is working with Cornwall Chamber to 'rebuild trust'

Rachel Reeves's economic strategies spur ��Ƶ growth, overshadowing looming US tariffs

The ��Ƶ economy surged by 0.7 per cent in the first three months of the year, official data has shown, suggesting firms boosted production ahead of Rachel Reeves's tax rises in April and the threat of President Donald Trump's tariffs.

Environment Falmouth Harbour turns to vegetable oil to fuel its work boats The fuel facility is being tested with the harbour's fleet of work boats over the next eight weeks

How Notting Hill Carnival became one of the ��Ƶ's biggest cultural events

Black Communities

The first carnival took place in 1966, just a few years after race riots tore through the area

Former bank set to become restaurant

Lloyds closed its Macclesfield branch earlier this year

��Ƶ economy grows more than expected in June but 'flashing red' analysts warn

The ��Ƶ economy grew 0.4 per cent in June, according to official data, which was an unexpected turn of events following months of tariff and tax uncertainty

North Devon farmers and business owners invited to join free support scheme

The programmes are aimed at helping businesses and agriculture organisations to succeed

By City AM Thames Water bankruptcy fears mount as bailout rumours swirl Thames Water faces a race against time to avoid collapse

Hovis and Kingsmill merger agreed as two of ��Ƶ's biggest breadmakers join forces

The owner of Kingsmill has agreed a deal with investment firm Endless, which owns Hovis, to acquire the popular bread brand after months of talks

Government will not support bioethanol producers, impacting plants in Humber and Teesside

Hundreds of jobs are likely to be lost after Ministers declined to provide grant funding

Ecotricity boss Dale Vince in dispute with planners over Palestine flag at Stroud HQ

He has hit out at what he sees as "double standards" over the decision

Huge new neighbourhood with 1,300 homes is approved

Stockport scheme called 'by far the largest residential proposal that has come forward in the borough'

PwC ramps up office attendance monitoring with new traffic light system

The Big Four firm has implemented a new monitoring system to ensure staff are adhering to its in-office requirements

Business leaders call for less government meddling, more tech focus in upcoming Autumn Budget

A group of 1,500 private business leaders surveyed by KPMG said the Chancellor should focus on promoting higher wages and lower costs for companies

Jobs created as fintech Yaspa launches Leeds tech hub

The firm has chosen to open up close to gambling industry names such as Sky Betting & Gaming, Paddy Power and Betfair who have bases in the city

London landmark Kensington Roof Gardens faces £26m loss

The venue has been popular with celebrities including Madonna, Freddie Mercury and Princess Diana

Administrators lined up for troubled Thames Water

The ��Ƶ's biggest water supplier says 'constructive' discussions with its stakeholders continue

Huge dividends from KFC and Pizza Hut help owner more than triple its profit

KFC and Pizza Hut helped their owner Yum! Brands more than triple its profit last year, new figures show

FTSE-100 firm Spirax Group reports fall in profits amid 'challenging' environment

Company Results

The Gloucestershire-headquartered company said trading was in line with expectations

Law firm says 'record' results due to investment in people and tech

Company Results

Bristol-headquartered TLT employs 1,800 staff across a number of offices including Manchester, Birmingham and London

Entertainer toy shop founder to hand control to 1,900 staff in tax-free bonus deal

Gary Grant, who opened his first store in 1981, has transferred 100 per cent of his ownership in Teal Group Holdings alongside wife Catherine to an employee ownership trust

S4 Capital in merger talks with MSQ Partners after approach to Sorrell's agency group

The digital advertising group said the talks were 'at a very preliminary stage' and stressed there was 'no certainty that a transaction will be forthcoming'

Rolls-Royce seals £4.3bn deal as it offloads ��Ƶ pension scheme

Rolls-Royce has agreed a £4.3bn deal with insurance specialist Pension Insurance Corporation (PIC) to offload its ��Ƶ pension scheme

Bristol International Balloon Fiesta's debt burden hit £54k last year - but organisers positive about future

The annual event returns to Bristol this weekend and is expected to attracted hundreds of thousands of spectators