| Top story |
|
IP Group, a developer of intellectual property based businesses, has hailed a strong start to 2011. The business, which has a host of companies spun out of South West universities within its portfolio, raised £55m through a placing in June and said the value of its portfolio had increased by £14m to £115.3m. READ MORE...
|
| |
| Deals |
|
Books and stationery giant WH Smith has unveiled plans to buy-back another £50m worth of shares in 2012, following its £55m repurchase this year. Read More...
|
|
Alan Stone, associate director at South West accountancy firm Old Mill, has welcomed Barclays' new £100m renewables fund, which is aimed at UK farmers looking to invest in renewable energy. Read More...
|
|
Finance for new private equity-backed deals is readily available, according to investors surveyed by Grant Thornton. The business consultancy said its respondents expected to invest billions into the UK economy in the coming year. Read More...
|
| |
| Property |
|
Houses will be built on the former Starline coach depot in Clevedon after planning permission was granted on appeal. Read More...
|
|
Watermark The Cotswolds has sold 17 lakeside South West properties this year – more than it sold for the whole of 2010. Read More...
|
|
Mortgage lending is at its highest level for more than a year, according to statistics from The Bank of England. Read More...
|
| |
| Business |
|
Turnover at transport management company Rotala has risen 18 per cent to £26.6m, it revealed this morning. The company attributed the boost in part to its acquisition of Preston Bus, which operates as "Wessex Connect" in Bristol. Read More...
|
|
Rixonway Kitchens has partnered with building contractors Apollo and Wates in a contract worth £2.1m to provide more than 3,000 kitchens in Somerset. Read More...
|
|
Are you looking to source new clients? Insider’s South West Top 500 Companies 2011 database is our accurate and comprehensive business marketing list, providing you with contacts for the region’s biggest companies. Order this month and receive a 30 per cent discount, or request a free sample now. Read More...
|
| |
Insider Features |
Review: A guide to the new ruins of Great Britain
Neil Tague reviews A guide to the new ruins of Great Britain by Owen Hatherley, described as a review of development in UK cities over the latest property boom.
|
|
Global destinations
Insider's country-by-country guide provides expert analysis on a wide range of trade destinations across the globe.
|
|
Top 500 companies
Insider's accurate business mailing lists feature contacts with the region's biggest companies.
|
|
| |
Insider Services & Guides |
 |
Dealmakers Services Directory
Find an adviser to help you buy, sell, or invest in a business. |
|
 |
International Trade
Insider’s country-by-country guide provides expert analysis on a wide range of trade destinations across the globe. |
 |
insiderbusiness.tv
Insider’s business advice channel provides expert guidance through panel discussions and interviews. |
|
 |
South West Business Manual
Our guide to business growth in the South West, full of good advice and useful questions and answers provided by advisers and service providers from across the region. |
 |
Legal Services
Finding legal help can be daunting, but our guide helps business owners navigate the minefield for the right advice. |
|
|
|
|
