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Newspaper wholesaler Smiths News looks to expand as profits rise
Company Results
The company's chief executive said the results reinforced the "ongoing confidence" in the business
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Pizza Hut UK operator owed nearly £30m before collapse as 1,100 jobs lost
Insolvency and Administration
The company that took over Pizza Hut's restaurants in the UK, DC London Pie, went into administration in October
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Bristol Airport proposes expansion to offer flights to US and Middle East
Transport
A six-week consultation on the proposals will begin this week
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Somerset jewellery store to shut after nearly 30 years
Retail & High Street
Bryants in Clevedon is launching a 50% off sale as it prepares for its closure
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Department store chain Fenwick narrows losses amid continuing challenges for retail industry
Retail & High Street
The family firm has continued to invest in its stores amid well-documented challenges on the High Street
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Dartmoor National Park visitor attraction to close after 30 years due to funding crisis
South West
The centre at Princetown has served as an information and exhibition space since 1993
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Brittany Ferries reports surge in UK-Europe travel, boosting Plymouth economy
Leisure & Touism
The company is on track for its third consecutive year of growth when year-end figures are published next spring
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Moonpig appoints Auto Trader's Catherine Faiers as next CEO
Retail & Consumer
Cards and gifts firm announced in June that Nickyl Raithatha was stepping down
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Bristol Italian restaurant to shut permanently after 44 years
Restaurants
Don Giovanni's near Temple Meads station will close its doors for the final time in January
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Princes Group launches London Stock Exchange float with £1.16bn valuation
Retail & Consumer
Merseyside-based food firm will be valued at about the bottom end of a £1.15bn to £1.23bn target range
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Inn Collection Group seals £125m finance deal to ramp up UK expansion plans
Leisure & Touism
The Newcastle pubs with rooms business is aiming to have 40 locations by 2030
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Former Asda chief Roger Burnley named director at M&S
Marks & Spencer
Roger Burnley was the boss of rival Asda from 2017 until 2021, when he left the business following its £6.8 billion takeover by the Issa brothers and TDR Capital
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Leisure leader Vaulkhard Group sees turnover and profit jump in year of expansion
Company Results
The group's director Ollie Vaulkhard also warned how rising taxes and costs are ultimately impacting investment plans
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Next boosts profit forecast as sales beat expectations
East Midlands
The company said it expects full price sales to grow by around 7% in the quarter to January, increasing its guidance from 4.5%
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WH Smith delays results as accounting issues persist
South West
The retailer was due to publish its preliminary results on 12 November, but has now pushed the date back to 16 December
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Most street food vendors see no viable future, new study reveals
Food and Drink
Kerb says businesses are being forced to reduce hours and headcount as they struggle with rising costs
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Tombola posts jump in sales and profits after restructure sees 31% reduction in workforce
Company Results
The bingo software and arcade game specialist has its head office in Sunderland
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Luxury Wiltshire hotel reopens following major revamp
Hotels
The historic Woolley Grange in Bradford-on-Avon closed in June so works could be carried out
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Somerset builders merchant celebrates 225 years in business
Retail
Bradfords Building Supplies was founded in Pibsbury on the Somerset Levels in 1770
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Inside the Barbarians: The rugby team that's a throwback to the amateur era
By City AM
The squad has been preparing for its upcoming match against the All Blacks under the guidance of Bristol Bears head coach Pat Lam
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Eastern Airways cancels all flights and suspends operations
By City AM
The Civil Aviation Authority has told passengers with bookings not to travel to the airport
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Tommee Tippee owner falls into the red after year of challenges
Company Results
Despite posting losses and a drop in turnover directors said they are confident that the group will return to growth
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Retail sales predicted to fall in Budget run-up as UK waits in fear over taxes
Retail & Consumer
A survey suggests that retail sales are expected to fall at a faster pace in November, reflecting fears over Chancellor Rachel Reeves' plans
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Go Outdoors returns to profit but cuts jobs despite opening 27 shops
North West
The retailer, owned by FTSE 100 giant JD Sports, has said it has reduced its headcount as it ''faced significant cost headwinds'' including the increase in the National Living Wage
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Company ResultsNewspaper wholesaler Smiths News looks to expand as profits riseThe company's chief executive said the results reinforced the "ongoing confidence" in the business
Bristol Airport proposes expansion to offer flights to US and Middle East
Transport
A six-week consultation on the proposals will begin this week
Pizza Hut UK operator owed nearly £30m before collapse as 1,100 jobs lost
Insolvency and Administration
The company that took over Pizza Hut's restaurants in the UK, DC London Pie, went into administration in October
Company ResultsNewspaper wholesaler Smiths News looks to expand as profits riseThe company's chief executive said the results reinforced the "ongoing confidence" in the business
Pizza Hut UK operator owed nearly £30m before collapse as 1,100 jobs lost
Insolvency and Administration
The company that took over Pizza Hut's restaurants in the UK, DC London Pie, went into administration in October
Bristol Airport proposes expansion to offer flights to US and Middle East
Transport
A six-week consultation on the proposals will begin this week
Somerset jewellery store to shut after nearly 30 years
Retail & High Street
Bryants in Clevedon is launching a 50% off sale as it prepares for its closure
Department store chain Fenwick narrows losses amid continuing challenges for retail industry
Retail & High Street
The family firm has continued to invest in its stores amid well-documented challenges on the High Street
DealsMacquarie completes deal for Bristol and Birmingham AirportThe Australian investment manager has acquired the stakes from Canada's Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan
Newspaper wholesaler Smiths News looks to expand as profits rise
Company Results
The company's chief executive said the results reinforced the "ongoing confidence" in the business
Miracle growth for cleaning solution manufacturer
Partner Stories
Monty Miracle has now begun trading internationally in Canada, as well as the USA, thanks to the Help to Grow: Management Course
Tech consultancy TDS to expand into Scotland and Latin America as demand soars
Employment
Test Driven Solutions has grown from a one-man team launched in lockdown to a global business employing 160 people
WRU names new hospitality provider for the Principality Stadium
Enterprise
The union is hopeful that's its new tie-up with Aramark will generate millions more in revenues
OfficesCornwall self-catering holiday letting business opens new HQThe company has refurbished an old industrial building
Our cars are idle most of the time so let's share them
Transport
Cars are expensive but we only use them on average for around an hour each day.
Budget 2025: Chancellor refuses to rule out tax hikes for millions of Brits
The Budget
Rachel Reeves said the country faced "big challenges", with many emerging since last year's £40bn tax hike on businesses and other groups
Welsh Government publishes £27bn draft budget for 2026-27
Welsh Government
The budget will require other party support to get through
Britannia working on 'possible plans' for former Pontins site, MP says
North West
Ainsdale site closed almost two years ago