Sir Chris Bryant has said there are no plans for a tourism tax in Cornwall – but when asked about UK bank holiday dates, he said the issue was "on his mind"
Continue readingBristol Beer Factory expands production with new £1.2m facility
The company has outgrown its previous premises and has created a number of new jobs
Continue readingEngland’s Premiership rugby clubs’ finances revealed as sport faces stark warning over future
Business Live analysis of Companies House data found every single side in the league in the red in the last financial year
Continue readingStarmer’s UK-India trade deal expected to bring £150m boost to West of England
Hundreds of businesses across the region could benefit from the agreement, the government has said
Continue readingSt Austell Brewery appoints new finance chief
Don Davis has worked for major retail brands including ASOS and Homebase
Continue readingWork on Cornwall tin mine regeneration project slowed by water drainage issues
Cornish Metals is working to revive the South Crofty mine in Pool near Redruth
Continue readingUniversity of Bath boosts economy and supports thousands of jobs, report finds
The Oxford Economics research assessed direct activity by the institution as well as impact through supply chains
Continue readingNew fertiliser facility opens as manufacturer targets expansion in South West England and Wales
Glasson Fertilisers has been producing and importing agricultural fertilisers since 1990 and is a subsidiary of Wynnstay Group Plc
Continue readingWest of England mayor to establish business board in bid to drive regional growth
All council leaders across the combined authority area will be on the board – and advisory roles are unpaid
Continue readingHousebuilder buys up North Somerset land for £30m development
Allison Homes South West says it is expecting to start work on the scheme in early 2026
Continue readingFrench nuclear company to create 1,000 UK jobs to support Sizewell C
The roles will be across Assystem’s 10 UK sites but in particular in Bristol, Blackburn, Derby, Sunderland and London
Continue readingCouncil leader calls for Cornwall to become UK’s fifth nation
Leigh Frost’s announcement has divided opinion on social media
Continue readingVersarien settles out of court with former chief executive
The Gloucestershire-based engineering company has paid out – but says there is no admission of any liabilities
Continue readingForest Green Rovers unveils vegan football kit in ‘world first’
The National League side says its strip for the 2025-26 season is ‘pushing the boundaries on sustainability’
Continue readingCotswold chiefs slam ‘moronic’ housing targets and warn over greenfield sites
Council leaders will write to the Government over the issue
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