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10.03.2023 - 15:36
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Business Live
Construction firm Winvic elected for Bristol student accommodation works
Construction firm Winvic has been selected to continue works on a huge new student accommodation in Bristol. The company has been selected by property firm Madison Cairn for the 12-storey Redcliff Quarter scheme which will provide 367 studios and shared rooms. Winvic had already completed initial enabling works and piling operations for the building on …
10.03.2023 - 12:57
Business
Sky News
A return to economic growth, the appetite for more debt, and how automation could prevent food shortages
With the economy returning to narrow growth, Ian King discusses Britain’s stupendous levels of borrowing with S&P Primary Credit Analyst Frank Gill and GDP figures with Victoria Clarke, from Santander Corporate and Investment Banking. Also on the show: Samay Kohli from GreyOrange explains how warehouse automation could help reduce shortages of food and veg.:: Listen …
10.03.2023 - 10:37
Business
Sky News
Superdry hires City advisers to fashion cost-cutting plans
Superdry, the fashion retailer, has drafted in a leading firm of City advisers to help it cut costs following a string of profit warnings.Sky News has learnt that the company, headed by founder Julian Dunkerton, has hired Interpath Advisory to address its cost base, which analysts speculated could lead to a number of job cuts. …
10.03.2023 - 10:30
Business
Sky News
Government seeks British Business Bank chair amid debate over mandate
The government has kicked off the search for a new head of its economic development bank amid an intensifying political debate about its future.Sky News has learnt that ministers are aiming to appoint a successor to Lord Smith of Kelvin as chairman of the British Business Bank (BBB) in the next three months. The search, …
10.03.2023 - 10:25
Business
Business Live
Rolls-Royce Submarines planning up to 200,000 sq ft of new manufacturing and office space in Derby
Rolls-Royce has drawn up plans for up to 200,000 sq ft of new manufacturing and office space in Derby. The engineering giant wants to replace the Southwing office building at its Raynesway site on the east of the city, where it designs and builds reactors that power the UK’s nuclear submarines. It said the space …
10.03.2023 - 10:19
Business
Sky News
Meta working on new social network which could rival Twitter
Meta has revealed it is working on a new social network solely designed for sharing text updates.The app would appear to be a direct competitor to Twitter, with a company spokesperson confirming it will be a “decentralised” platform similar to other alternatives that grew in popularity after Elon Musk‘s takeover. “We’re exploring a standalone decentralised …
10.03.2023 - 10:09
Business
Evening Standard
UK economy rebounds to grow by 0.3% in January
The UKeconomy grew by 0.3 per cent in January, rebounding from a drop in December, but fears about stagnation remain, economists say.The latest data from the Office for National Statistics beat expectations of growth of 0.1 per cent and was an improvement on December’s 0.5 per cent drop.Over the three months to January, GDP was …
10.03.2023 - 09:58
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Business Live
Chief executive of graphene firm Versarien resigns
The chief executive of Versarien has resigned, weeks after he warned the graphene manufacturer needed “continuing support” from investors through tough economic conditions. The Gloucestershire-based advanced engineering materials, which has secured partnerships with fashion label Superdry and kit suppliers of the England rugby team Umbro, announced Neill Ricketts’ departure on Friday. A brief statement published …
10.03.2023 - 09:54
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Business Live
Creo Medical raises over £33m following final funding round
One of Wales’ leading medical devices company, Creo Medical, has raised over £33m following two share offerings which will fund its continued global expansion. The Chepstow-based Alternative Investment Market listed firm announced last month that it was looking to raise a minimum of £25m via a conditional placing and subscription of new ordinary shares and …
10.03.2023 - 09:53
Business
Sky News
Fraud case against three ex-G4S executives collapses after 10 year investigation
Charges have been dropped against three former executives of G4S’s electronic tagging arm who were accused of defrauding the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) following a 10-year investigation.G4S Care and Justice Services had provided electronic monitoring services to the government from 2005 to 2013. The subsidiary of security giant G4S was accused of misleading the MoJ …
10.03.2023 - 09:51
Business
Evening Standard
Fraud case against three ex-G4S executives collapses
Charges have been dropped against three former executives of G4S’s electronic tagging arm who were accused of defrauding the Ministry of Justice following a 10-year investigation.G4S Care and Justice Services had provided electronic monitoring services to the government from 2005 to 2013.The subsidiary of security giant G4S was accused of misleading the MoJ over the …
10.03.2023 - 09:44
Business
Business Live
Sunderland esports campus expands thanks to increased investment from national body
Plans to extend the National Esports Performance Campus in Sunderland have been revealed thanks to further backing from the industry’s national body. The campus, which aims to capitalise on the fast growing industry by training future talent, will now feature an entertainment venue and accommodation to host the UK’s best esports and creative talent. It …
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