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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...
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Taunton-based Health Assured has been bought by Peninsula Business Services following a successful partnering arrangement. Read More...
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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...
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The share price for Cheltenham-based fashion retailer Supergroup tumbled by 30 per cent after it announced a shock profit warning. Read More...
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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...
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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...
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Devon-based Aaduki has had a "provocative" advert, which featured a topless woman covering her breasts, banned by the advertising watchdog. Read More...
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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...
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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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