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Cotswolds Chiropractic Health Centre receives £15,000 boost
Finance
The Broadway-based health centre is the latest business to benefit from startup loan support via SWIG Finance
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Tech entrepreneur aims to shake up hotel industry
West Midlands
Birmingham-based Waqar Shah is launching a crowdfunding campaign for his new venture Superbutler
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Hays Travel snaps up the Holiday With Us Group to add more shops to growing network
Deals
The deal was completed as Hays Travel marked its busiest day on record for bookings at the weekend
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Babbasa chief executive to step down as social enterprise looks to expand in other UK cities
Employment
Babbasa helps disadvantaged young people from ethnic minority and low-income backgrounds into work, education and business
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Youth organisation Urdd Gobaith Cymru appoints new chair
Wales
It has also appointed two new young trustees to its board of trustees
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Exeter-based temporary works solutions specialist acquires new depot
South West
MGF is a provider in excavation, structural support and lifting solutions
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Pennon announces £89 million acquisition of SES Water
Deals
The Exeter-based utilities group is the parent firm for South West Water and Bristol Water
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Housebuilder Stewart Milne Group in administration - talks continue over future of its North West sites
Insolvency and Administration
Homes England discussing strategy for builder's English sites as administrators pause Scottish developments
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HomeServe UK appoints new chief executive
West Midlands
Nick Kasmir takes over the top role after more than a decade with the Walsall-based company
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The latest appointments in Welsh business
Enterprise
Firms featured include AltraLaw, Blake Morgan, The Vale Resort, Chetwood Financial and FUW Insurance Services
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EDF eyes investment to extend life of nuclear plants
Energy
The energy giant is currently building two new nuclear reactors at Hinkley Point C in Somerset
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SIG preparing for softer market in 2024 as profit expectations hold up
Industrial
A trading update for investors on the London Stock Exchange shows the firm expects flat revenues but reduced profitability
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Apprenticeship levy scheme reaches £48m
West Midlands
Initiative set up in 2019 has helped more than 1,600 businesses and supported over 4,000 apprentices
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Back-to-school demand helps Shoe Zone profits march ahead
East Midlands
The Leicester-based retailer said pre-tax profits jumped to £16.2 million for the year
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North East deals of the week: key acquisitions, contracts and investments
Deals
Companies featuring in the first round up of the year include Aspire Technology Solutions, Tekmar, Stack, Merit, Anglo Scottish Asset Finance Ltd, RS Industrials (North East) Ltd and Zenith People
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WowzaBox recipe startup to launch fundraising round to heat up expansion plans
SMEs
Joshy Jin founded WowzaBox during the pandemic for customers wanting to make restaurant-standard food at home
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Spanish buyout deal Parweld
West Midlands
Manufacturer and wholesaler of welding equipment has expanded its European footprint
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Crouch Waterfall and Partners acquired by French venture Vulcain Ingénierie
Deals
Cardiff-based corporate advisory firm Lexington acted on the sale of the civil, structural and geotechnical engineering consultancy
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Welsh business remains optimistic but hesitant on investment
Wales
Chambers Wales South East, South West and Mid has released its latest quarterly economic survey
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Bristol startup among ten new businesses by young entrepreneurs to receive funding boost
Finance
The UWE Bristol Entrepreneurial Futures Award saw 16 start-ups invited to pitch for up to £10,000 of funding
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A&P Group focuses attention on Tyneside and Falmouth yards after profitable year
Maritime
The firm said it was pushing hard to drive more work through its Hebburn facility
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South Wales security and fire business acquired by sector leader
Deals
The growing business wil continue to trade under its own name following its acquisition
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People on the move: key North East appointments and promotions of the week
People
This week's round-up features Burnetts Solicitors LLP, Ad Gefrin, Thirteen, Northumberland Community Bank, and Avison Young
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Fabergé chooses Birmingham jeweller to sell collection
West Midlands
JQ Diamonds wins prestigious brief to mark global brand's anniversary
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DealsHays Travel snaps up the Holiday With Us Group to add more shops to growing networkThe deal was completed as Hays Travel marked its busiest day on record for bookings at the weekend
FinanceCotswolds Chiropractic Health Centre receives £15,000 boostThe Broadway-based health centre is the latest business to benefit from startup loan support via SWIG Finance
Tech entrepreneur aims to shake up hotel industry
West Midlands
Birmingham-based Waqar Shah is launching a crowdfunding campaign for his new venture Superbutler
Hays Travel snaps up the Holiday With Us Group to add more shops to growing network
Deals
The deal was completed as Hays Travel marked its busiest day on record for bookings at the weekend
Babbasa chief executive to step down as social enterprise looks to expand in other UK cities
Employment
Babbasa helps disadvantaged young people from ethnic minority and low-income backgrounds into work, education and business
Youth organisation Urdd Gobaith Cymru appoints new chair
Wales
It has also appointed two new young trustees to its board of trustees
EnvironmentUk's largest hydrogen plant is approved by plannersPlant set for the Stanlow Manufacturing Complex in Ellesmere Port
The exciting future plans for global engineering company Renishaw
Engineering
Apprenticeship applications for the measuring and manufacturing systems company are now open
Welsh Government says it cannot reduce high interest rate on WRU loan
Wales
It said it could face a legal challenge on subsidy support if if reduced the agreed rate
Street food leader Mowgli and Global Maritime become first new tenants at former Cafe Royal
property news
The listed building was acquired by MCM Group which has spent £1.5m to turn it into contemporary space
Boohoo considers closing its controversial Leicester factory
Boohoo
Group says less than 100 employees will be affected
Company ResultsSocial housing group Mears predicts momentum to continue in 2024The Gloucestershire-based housing and social care provider employs more than 5,000 people
House Prices ….. Part Three
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Chief executive of Worldwide Financial Planning, Peter McGahan's latest column on the housing market
Cotswolds Chiropractic Health Centre receives £15,000 boost
Finance
The Broadway-based health centre is the latest business to benefit from startup loan support via SWIG Finance
The Gym Group to double rate of new openings in 2024
Retail & High Street
Company highlights growth opportunities in cities including Manchester
Tech entrepreneur aims to shake up hotel industry
West Midlands
Birmingham-based Waqar Shah is launching a crowdfunding campaign for his new venture Superbutler