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South West firms cut jobs as business activity drops - but remain optimistic for 2023

The outlook for the year ahead suggests ongoing challenging conditions for businesses, according to data from NatWest

Birmingham Post

Logistics giant Wincanton on track to deliver profit forecast

The Wiltshire-based firm reported ‘robust’ recent trading despite ‘challenging’ economic conditions

Birmingham Post

Four South West firms named among UK’s top 100 start-ups

A compost producer and a healthy snack brand are among the businesses operating the region to have been recognised by industry experts Startups.co.uk

Birmingham Post

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Calls for state government to protect timber trees, after WA Plantation Resources left with million-dollar bill

There are calls for the WA government to do more to protect plantation land from fire, amid concerns it could cost about a million dollars to replant timber impacted by blazes in WA's South West.

ABC News

Red Cross on standby as extreme weather hits South West

Heavy rain is set to hit the region for 24 hours

Bristol Post

South West starting salaries up but number of permanent jobs falls

The jobs market is looking 'less than rosy', according to the report by KPMG and recruitment industry body REC

Birmingham Post

Plans for 'Great South West' to become UK’s green powerhouse launched at House of Lords

Business leaders gathered at a special event in Westminster to hear how the £1.5m plans could help create tens of thousands of jobs and drive major investment into Cornwall, the Isles of Scilly, Devon, Somerset and Dorset

Birmingham Post

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Slashed energy bill support a 'hammerblow' for South West firms

Business leaders across the region have welcomed the continued support from the government, but have warned it may not be enough to save struggling smaller firms

Birmingham Post

Jet2 announces Bristol Airport jobs drive as part of expansion plans

The operator is adding new destinations and aircraft to its operations at the South West travel hub

Birmingham Post

Renewed fire emergency for South West WA on second day of fighting lightning-sparked blazes

Emergency crews are battling a fire in Preston National Park after a night working to contain multiple blazes sparked by electrical storms.

ABC News

Bristol Bears player ratings from London Irish defeat - 'Frustrated and inaccurate'

South West rugby writer John Evely takes a closer look at the individual performances from the Bristol Bears players in Brentford

Bristol Post

Bristol businesses pick up five nominations in Trencherman's Guide gourmet awards

Described by Rick Stein as ‘a guide with teeth’, the Trencherman's Guide recognises excellent eateries in the South West

Bristol Post

FinTech West appoints senior Natwest and PwC leaders to board

The Bristol-based organisation was founded by firms operating in the city to bring together companies in the South West’s growing financial tech sector

Birmingham Post

App that reduces A&E waiting times wins top award for Exeter inventors

The platform aims to help patients make informed decisions on where to go for urgent medical treatment in real time

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HGV hydrogen refuelling stations to be built in South West following major deal

The stations will be established along key haulage routes in Devon and Cornwall

Birmingham Post

EY to establish fintech research and technology hub in Bristol

The aim of the hub is to help "ramp up" capabilities in financial services design, data analytics and engineering

Birmingham Post

Exeter and Bristol post-recession job boom forecast by top economists

The two South West cities have been predicted to be among the best in the UK for employment growth when the UK emerges from the current economic crisis

Birmingham Post

South West timber merchant Norclad acquired by national group

The North Somerset-based business has supplied residential and commercial customers for more than 40 years

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Law firm becomes first in South West to gain B Corp status

Stephen Scown has been accredited with B Corp certification based on a vision of creating a community of for-profit companies committed to redefining success in business

Birmingham Post

South West tech companies to watch in 2023

The region - dubbed Silicon Gorge in recent years - has firmly established itself as a powerhouse for tech

Wales Online

The strikes happening in January as disruption continues

Workers on the trains, in the health service and across the public sector are planning action

Birmingham Post

Full list of strike action planned for January 2023

BusinessLive and the PA news agency have complied some of the largest strikes planned for January 2023

Birmingham Post

South West companies confident of success in 2023 despite UK's recession woes

Businesses are planning to invest, grow turnover and retain staff, according to the latest Lloyds Bank Business Barometer

Bristol Post

Britain set to face brutal New Year Arctic conditions as polar vortex triggers big January freeze

With the North West predicted to face brutal conditions, the South West are set to avoid any freezing temperatures

The Independent UK

Who’s on strike today? Every date of every UK walkout in 2022 and 2023

Protests against salary stagnation and working conditions happening almost every day this month, threatening widespread disruption across Britain as Christmas approaches

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