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LV= plans recruitment drive after surge in sales
Bournemouth-based LV= has revealed strong annual sales figures for 2010 and the company now plans to expand, recruiting 500 people. The mutual insurance, retirement and investment group has experienced a rise in premium sales of 46 per cent, from £811.1m in 2009 to £1.18bn in 2010.
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Deals
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Rowan Dartington brings in Lloyds
Bristol-based Rowan Dartington has struck up a new agreement with Lloyds Bank Corporate Markets, who will now be responsible for the company’s banking services.
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R&D grant scheme to launch
A new 'Grant for Research and Development' (GRD) scheme is being introduced to offer funding to small companies. The programme, which comes into effect from Monday (4 April 2011) will be managed by the Technology Strategy Board.
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Property
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JBP expands into Birmingham
Bristol-based JBP has opened up at Brindley Place in Birmingham. The PR and parliamentary affairs specialist has expanded with the aim of increasing its West Midlands client base.
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Francis Clark moves into Truro
Exeter-based Francis Clark is opening its seventh South West office in Truro. The accountancy firm is opening the practice with the aim of expanding its Cornish client base.
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Business
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Watershed wins Devon and Somerset fire contract
Dorset-based Watershed PR will supply media relations support to Devon and Somerset Fire & Rescue Service (DSFRS) after it won a 24-month contract.
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Panel to debate Swindon’s prospects
Next week, Insider is holding a panel-and-audience breakfast debate in Swindon, and there are still available places at this free-to-attend event, which takes place on Wednesday 6 April.
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Stancold chills at Heathrow
Bristol-based Stancold has installed a chill area and adjacent fire wall for a 10,000 sq ft cargo centre at Heathrow. The contract is worth more than £100,000.
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File your tax return or face the penalty, warns HMRC
Self assessment tax returns must be completed on time or new financial penalties will be imposed, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has warned.
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