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Openreach invests £12.5m to upgrade broadband in South West areas
Openreach has said more than 40,000 businesses and homes in the South West will have their broadband upgraded as it…
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100-year-old Cheltenham company opens new facility with royal visit
Gloucestershire plumbing company Mira Showers has marked a century of trading with a visit from Her Royal Highness the Princess…
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Beeswax Wrap Co named among B Corp’s ‘Best for the World’
The team at The Beeswax Wrap Co are conscious of their impact on all aspects of society, including economic, social,…
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How James Dyson and Jeremy Clarkson shed light on farming realities
Sir James Dyson and Jeremy Clarkson both made their names and fortunes by tinkering around with machinery far removed from…
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Superdry to raise prices and stop sales to offset inflation costs
Superdry has said it will raise prices on some of its clothing and there will be no more sales at…
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How Cotswold coffee company Fire & Flow innovated to find success
Launching into a saturated market just before a pandemic is not a recipe for business success, which is why specialty…
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Cotswold wine merchant to branch out with franchising deal
A wine merchant in Gloucestershire has sold a part share in its business in a bid to become a franchise.…
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House prices in South West expected to rise amid shortage of homes
A shortage of homes in the South West is expected to push up house prices in 2022, according to surveyors.…
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South West financial services firm Morgans acquired in £3.7m deal
A South West financial services firm has been acquired by AIM-listed group Tavistock Investments in a deal worth £3.7m. Independent…
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The five South West companies that floated on stock market in 2021
Hundreds of millions of pounds were raised by South West companies listing on the stock exchange in 2021, a new…
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Gloucestershire manufacturer creates more than 30 jobs and rebrands
A Gloucestershire business has created more than 30 jobs and rebranded across its operations as part of ambitious expansion plans.…
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Growing Gloucestershire marketing agency acquired by French group
A digital marketing agency in Gloucestershire that was among the South West winners of The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise last…
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Covid, Brexit and the green economy: What 2022 holds for business
The last 12 months have posed considerable challenges for private sector firms in the UK. As we move into 2022,…
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The South West companies to watch in 2022
The last year has been an uncertain one for the business community as the Covid pandemic, and the emergence of…
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15 major South West developments to watch in 2022
Work is underway on a number of major commercial and housing projects in the West of England. Despite the challenges…
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Versarien boosts graphene revenues after commercial push
Advanced engineering materials company Versarien has reported a more than 40% rise in revenue that helped it to a reduced…
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Superdry and Versarien announce sustainable clothing partnership
Advanced engineering materials company Versarien and fellow Gloucestershire firm Superdry have announced a partnership to create clothing for the fashion…
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The companies hiring graduates and apprentices in the South West
Many companies across the West of England are recruiting record numbers of staff as the region continues to recover from…
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The South West companies cutting emissions to help the planet
The UN’s COP26 climate change summit in Glasgow is set to start on Sunday, with thousands of people expected to…
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Latest round-up of appointments and promotions in the South West
Business from across the West of England are continuing to hire and promote staff in the fourth quarter of the…
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Cheltenham plumbing and electrical firm goes bust with loss of jobs
A Cheltenham plumbing, heating and electrical business has collapsed, with the loss of 69 jobs. Shackleton, Wintle and Lane (SW&L),…
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West of England nuclear fusion plant bid shortlisted
Thousands of jobs could be created in the West of England after a site in the region was shortlisted to…
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Five UK sites shortlisted to host prototype fusion power plant
A shortlist of five sites has been announced to potentially build the UK’s first nuclear fusion power station, which could…
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The areas in England with highest and lowest homebuyer demand
The South West of England saw a surge in homebuyer demand in the third quarter of year, new research has…
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Hitachi to upgrade 1960s Gloucestershire railway signalling
Hitachi Rail has won a contract to help design digital train signalling technology for lines around Gloucestershire, as part of…
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New £7m facility opens to boost high tech skills in West Country
A £7m learning facility has been opened to boost Bristol and the West of England’s creative, tech, and media sectors.…
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18 key appointments and promotions in the South West
Businesses across the West Country are continuing to hire and promote staff as the UK focuses on its recovery from…
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Gloucester inventor crowdfunding to make anti-theft tech
A Gloucester-based start-up is launching a crowdfunding campaign to manufacture anti-theft technology it hopes will help reunite tradespeople with stolen…
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EDF to move nuclear staff in Gloucestershire to new site
Energy giant EDF is set to relocate more than 1,000 nuclear scientists, engineers and support staff from its site in…
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