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Thursday 6 October 2011

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Profits up at Western Power Distribution parent

The Bristol-based parent company of South West electricity distributor Western Power Distribution has reported a rise in turnover and pre-tax profit in its latest accounts. PPL WW Holdings said a "combination of targeted investment and close monitoring of performance" had brought about the results.   READ MORE...

 
Deals

Health Assured bought by Peninsula

Taunton-based Health Assured has been bought by Peninsula Business Services following a successful partnering arrangement.   Read More...

Value of South West M&As up

The value of mergers, acquisitions and other deals in the South West has more than doubled in 2011, according to new data, despite a dip in deal volume.   Read More...

 
Business

Supergroup share price tumbles

The share price for Cheltenham-based fashion retailer Supergroup tumbled by 30 per cent after it announced a shock profit warning.   Read More...

Flybe share price takes a nosedive

Exeter-based airline Flybe suffered a loss of more than 38 per cent on its share price after it issued its second profit warning in five months.   Read More...

RWE Npower Renewables awards contracts for £55m

RWE Npower Renewables, which has its head office in Swindon, has awarded more than £55m to UK ports, creating more than 100 jobs.   Read More...

Aaduki "Carry On" ad banned

Devon-based Aaduki has had a "provocative" advert, which featured a topless woman covering her breasts, banned by the advertising watchdog.   Read More...

Economy is "getting scary" - IoD South West chairman

The chairman of the Institute of Directors in the South West has said the level of growth in the economy is "getting scary".   Read More...

Business confidence slumps – report

Business confidence is at levels normally associated with times of crisis despite a rebound in activity within the UK service sector, a survey has revealed.   Read More...

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Talking Point: Manufacturing returns to the South West

Talking Point: Manufacturing returns to the South West
Simon Howes, managing director of the Manufacturing Advisory Service in the South West (MAS-SW), discusses the growing interest in production repatriation.

  Ask the Expert: Sustainability and low carbon economies

Ask the Expert: Sustainability and low carbon economies
Viv Hignell, sustainable development senior manager at Lloyds TSB Commercial, explains why sustainability matters.

  Business Matters: Capital allowances

Business Matters: Capital allowances
Paul Hake, partner at Albert Goodman Chartered Accountants, explains why timing is of the essence for capital spend.

 

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