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Ministry of Defence contracts have helped boost turnover and profit for A&P Falmouth. The ship repair and engineering business said its Falmouth dry docks has had "encouraging occupancy levels" while defence sector projects remain "significant" to its performance despite the government's spending review. A&P directors said they are also looking to the energy sector to boost business. READ MORE...
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A building project for new housing, a library, health centre, pharmacy and hydrotherapy suite will be discussed by Bristol Council. Read More...
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Blue Cedar Homes will start work on 11 cottages for the elderly following a five-year battle by CJH Land for planning permission. Read More...
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Swindon-registered energy company Npower has now changed its mind and will back an inquiry into pricing, according to reports. Npower has become the third of the 'big six' energy suppliers said to back an inquiry having previously opposed a Competition Commission investigation. Read More...
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NatWest has appointed a new managing director to oversee branches in the South West, and the South in general. Read More...
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UK car production increased by more than 10 per cent in August, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) revealed. Read More...
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This week... Cheesy victory, Really not keen and Windy wonderland. Read More...
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Manufacturers' order books slackened during September although production is expected to increase over the next three months, according to the CBI. Read More...
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Bristol Council welcomed the opening of the UK's first open-access hydrogen refuelling station in Swindon. Read More...
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Finance Matters: The M&A market
Gayle Bowen, corporate finance director at BDO LLP, believes the future is looking brighter for the M&A Market.
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Ask the Expert: Investor stability
Lloyd Cossins-Price at Lloyds TSB Private Banking explains the impact market volatility will have for investors.
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