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Bristol Port receives first Mazda cars shipment direct from Japan
Bristol Port has received a first shipment of Mazda cars from Japan after the manufacturer chose it for its new direct UK import route. Mooring at Bristol’s Royal Portbury Dock last Monday (March 28), the NOCC Atlantic delivered 2,355 cars to Mazda’s new automotive port handling centre within the Bristol Port Company estate. The opening …
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Accountancy acquisition swells Scunthorpe team as it takes on Lincoln practice
A fast-growing Scunthorpe accountancy firm is set for further expansion after acquiring a practice in Lincoln. Jackson Stapleton Accountants has doubled its staff numbers to 24 with the acquisition of Fawcett & Co. The Laneham Street firm now plans to expand its services to include wealth advisory, legal services, estate agency and marketing to provide …
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Proposals to put North at centre of UK’s push towards net zero
Plans to put the North at the centre of the UK’s push towards net zero have been published. The 11 local enterprise partnerships (LEPs) in the region have published a Net Zero North Prospectus, outlining four areas where the North has world-leading capabilities that could drive the UK’s Green Industrial Revolution. The report highlights work …
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South West tool wholesaler builds on expansion with three deals
A fast-growing South West industrial tool wholesaler has added to its network of suppliers after completing three deals. Exeter-based United Tooling Solutions Ltd (UTS) has acquired Weston-super-Mare’s Nuts & Bolts Ltd, Fastfix Bristol Ltd and Newcastle-under-Lyme’s Mettex Fasteners Ltd, all for undisclosed sums. All three businesses each supply and distribute fixings alongside power and auxiliary …
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Economy ‘surged higher’ in March but risk to growth intensifies as firms raise prices
A rise in demand for leisure and entertainment activities last month helped the UK economy grow more than had been expected, according to a closely watched survey, as fears intensify that soaring inflation will apply the brakes.The S&P Global/CIPS UK Services PMI, which measures the sector accounting for 80% of the country’s economy bar retail, …
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PepsiCo planning big changes for Walkers Crisps
Walkers says it is planning to make more than half its snacks low-calorie or healthy within the next three years. The Wotsits, Quavers, Monster Munch, Pipers and Walkers Crisps manufacturer said it was stepping up its healthy options in the light of new regulations on junk food. It plans to spend £35 million over the …
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Elon Musk to get Twitter board seat after becoming biggest shareholder
Elon Musk has been given a seat on Twitter’s board after becoming the company’s single biggest shareholder.The company has informed the US securities regulator that he will join the board as a Class II director. Shares in the platform surged by a quarter after it was revealed he had bought a 9.2% stake worth almost …
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Weakest new number plate sales for March since 1998 but electric car sales enjoy record surge
The car industry has reported the weakest sales for the new number plate month of March since 1998 as it continues to battle a global chip shortage that has hampered production.The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) said the figures for March – traditionally the strongest month for new car sales because of the …
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Complex £2.36M Development Finance Facility Successfully Brokered by Xander Wealth Commercial Finance
Specialist commercial finance broker, Xander Wealth Commercial Finance are elated to announce they have successfully completed a development finance facility for £2,368,980. Xander Wealth Commercial Finance are proud to have completed this development finance loan to their extremely professional standards. The Leeds based company are constantly looking further afield, successfully completing this deal for a project in …
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World’s First Pocket-Sized eBike Battery Converts Any Bike into an Electric Bike
London, UK: Swytch Technology has announced today that they are to launch a world-first, pocket-sized eBike battery that turns any bike into an electric bike. The new Swytch eBike conversion kit features a pocket-sized battery (the “Power Pack”) which is similar in size to a large smart-phone. The battery provides 250W of power and enough …
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VITA Network launch ‘SafeREFUGE’ in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine
The VITA SafeREFUGE campaign provides a collection of free-to-use, educational resources for those wanting to host refugees in their homes and communities. The campaign aim is to provide a trauma-informed, health-centred approach to the prevention, intervention, and aftercare of survivors of human trafficking and exploitation in the context of humanitarian crises, with notable reference to …
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World’s Most Expensive NFT Launches with Cyber Yachts
Cyber Yachts, the world’s first metaverse yacht company, is announcing the world’s most expensive NFT – a 120 meter (394 foot) mega yacht named “Indah,” priced at $400,000,000 USD (Indah can be purchased in Ethereum (ETH), Bitcoin (BTC) and Bitcoin Latinum (LTNM)). In addition to the NFT, the buyer will also receive the real-world, fully …

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