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South West firms secured almost half a billion in VC funding in 2022

A KPMG report found almost half of the businesses in the region that secured investment were based in Bristol

Birmingham Post

75 per cent of UK manufacturers 'not prioritising net zero', report finds

Less than half of SMEs surveyed by the South West Manufacturing Advisory Service were confident reducing net carbon emissions to zero would benefit them individually

Birmingham Post

Bristol Airport adds Ireland flights to schedule with new Cork service

Irish airline Aer Lingus’ regional services operator Emerald Airlines will run the link between the South West transport hub and the southern Irish city

Birmingham Post

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We tried Crosstown, the gourmet vegan doughnuts 'better than Krispy Kreme'

The London chain has opened its first store in the south west

Bristol Post

Western Gateway boss says energy and rail ‘top of strategic priorities’

The cross-border organisation is made up of local authorities and local enterprise partnerships in the West of England and South Wales, and is designed to play a leading role in boosting the region’s economic fortunes

Birmingham Post

South West to be UK’s third-fastest growing region, EY report finds

Research from the financial services giant has forecast two South West cities will be among the UK’s top cities for employment growth between 2024-26

Birmingham Post

Women founded 8,255 South West companies in 2022 - Rose Review

The study, conducted by NatWest chief executive Dame Alison Rose, found female founders across the UK started more firms last year than ever before

Birmingham Post

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Lorde and Florence and the Machine announced as 2023 headliners for South West festival

The line-up for 2023 also features the likes of Ben Howard, Cypress Hill and Liam Gallagher

Bristol Post

Tiny Bristol curry house best in South West at Just Eat Restaurant Awards

The swanky London ceremony was attended by various celebrities

Bristol Post

South West firm makes four day-working week permanent after trial

Environmental consultancy Tyler Grange has offices in Bristol, Exeter and the Gloucestershire village of Rendcomb near Cirencester

Birmingham Post

Ambulance services providers merge in ‘multi-million pound’ deal

E-zec Medical, which has sites across the South West, has reached an agreement with Leeds-based ERS Medical

Birmingham Post

Furniturebox targets global growth after sales near £17m

Monty George and Dan Beckles founded Chippenham-based Furniturebox after leaving school in Salisbury seven years ago

Birmingham Post

Dow Schofield Watts hoping to tempt professional services teams to quit their firms with £50,000 per head payment

Dow Schofield Watts is hoping to open new offices in locations including the Midlands and the South West

Birmingham Post

Care home home group secures £3.4m to expand South West network

BN Care, which operates two nursing homes in Devon, has acquired another in Dorset and has plans for further expansion

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Work begins on final phase of giant industrial park in Exeter

The final phase at Exeter Matford Green is underway completing the vast 26-acre site amid huge demand for industrial space in the South West region.

Birmingham Post

Utilities consultancy opens South West base at Exeter Science Park

Aqua Consultants said its new base was the “ideal” location from which to serve its clients in the region, including The Environment Agency, South West Water and the Met Office

Birmingham Post

South West business confidence for year ahead hits eight month high

Firms told a NatWest survey new product launches and firmer customer demand could lead to a strong recovery over 2023

Bristol Post

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1 in 4 breast cancer patients waiting too long for care as women 'pay price' for failings

Labour warned of a dangerous postcode lottery in accessing healthcare as analysis identifies the North West, South West and East of England as the worst hotspots for women’s health

Evening Standard

Rishi Sunak slammed for flying from London to Cornwall after being in south west the night before

The Prime Minister has come in for criticism for his frequent use of air travel for domestic trips

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PM flew from London to Cornwall despite being in south west night before

The Prime Minister has come in for criticism for his frequent use of air travel for domestic trips.

Birmingham Post

More South West employers turn to school leavers to diversify talent pool

New data shows that employers are turning to apprenticeships to recruit new talent while also promoting social mobility

Birmingham Post

From farming robots to coral reef 'cubes': The tech firms named ones to watch in the South West

Leading tech firms from across the region are being showcased by the Tech South West Ones to Watch project that gives them access to specialist support to help growth

Bristol Post

Huge new Bristol veterinary hospital with 100 staff set to open in Avonmouth

They are recruiting for more than 100 jobs

Birmingham Post

Bristol Airport flights to Switzerland launched, creating 'huge' trade opportunity

Switzerland’s national airline SWISS is planning to increase the frequency of it service between the South West transport hub and the country’s financial centre

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