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Greggs eyes South West for growth
Greggs is on the lookout for acquisitions as it seeks to establish a footprint in the South West, Insider has been told. Chief executive Ken McMeikan said the company is always looking out for acquisitions at a fair price – but that it has already earmarked locations for its expansion in the south.
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Deals
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Bristol Cars sold to KamKorp Autokraft
Bristol Cars, a manufacturer of luxury hand-built cars, has been sold to KamKorp Autokraft, part of the Frazer-Nash Group. The deal, which has been confirmed by the administrator RSM Tenon, is for an undisclosed sum.
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Von Essen hotel owner brings administrators in
The holding company of the Bath-based von Essen hotel chain has gone into administration. Alan Bloom, Chris Marsden and Angela Swarbrick from accountancy firm Ernst & Young have been named as the administrators.
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82 jobs saved at GUL
More than 80 jobs have been saved at Bodmin-based surf company GUL International Limited following two deals. The company had previously been in administration.
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Property
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Final piece of Harbourside jigsaw falls into place
The green light has been given for Crest Nicholson to complete its £300m Bristol harbourside development. Revised plans for its final residential building within the scheme have been passed by Bristol City Council's planning committee.
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Work starts on £1m sheltered housing scheme
Work has started on a £1m sheltered housing complex in Lawrence Weston, Bristol. The scheme comprises of eight sheltered chalet bungalows that will be sold to Bristol residents aged over 55 years of age.
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Cornwall complex hits the market
The Ivyleaf Combe Holiday Lodges site in Stratton has gone up for sale at a guide price of £1.5m. Chesterton Humberts is marketing the property.
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Business
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Bank holidays fuel late payment risk
The current run of bank holidays could lead to surge in late payments, according to Lloyds TSB Commercial Finance. And the bank is urging businesses to take all necessary precautions to avoid being affected.
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Insider panel tackles international trade
An expert panel is gathering at Insider’s International Trade – Risk and Rewards breakfast debate in Bristol. The event takes place on 12 May at Leigh Court Business Centre and there are still available places at this free-to-attend event.
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Confidence rises but job creation remains weak - FSB
Small businesses' employment intentions have weakened even though confidence has improved since the end of 2010, according to a survey by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).
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