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The prospects for farming in the region and the rural economy more widely are very good right now, though global economic forces mean the risk of market volatility remains. The assessment was made by several participants at a recent Insider round table debate on land estates and the rural economy in the region. READ MORE...
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The remaining 70 per cent share capital of Bridgwater-based Toolstation has been acquired by Travis Perkins for a further £24m. Read More...
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Supply chain service provider Wincanton has completed the refinancing of its debt facilities, which were set to expire in November. Read More...
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The value of deals in the South West increased in 2011 despite a dip in the number of transactions completed, according to new statistics. Read More...
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Architect practices are in for another difficult year as the downturn continues to bite the sector hard, according to Bristol-based Aedas. However, director Karle Burford told Insider 2011 was a good year for the company as it won work in Europe, India and Canada. Read More...
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Law firm Reynolds Porter Chamberlain (RPC) has opened an office in Bristol with 18 lawyers snapped up from London firm CMS Cameron McKenna. Read More...
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Almost £840m of capital has been committed to investment and development in the student accommodation sector in 2011, new research by CBRE has revealed. Read More...
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Tourism board Bath Tourism Plus has appointed Nick Brooks-Sykes as chief executive. Read More...
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Chief financial officers at some of the UK's biggest companies think there is a one in three chance of at least one country leaving the euro this year, according to a report. Read More...
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