The engineering firm said it was in ‘advanced discussions’ with a third party regarding an equity raise
Continue readingSpring Statement 2025: Chancellor’s defence and housing focus could be positive for the South West
BusinessWest hails ‘planning reform and increased defence spending’
Continue readingUniversity of Exeter partnership aims to boost social justice in higher education
The institution has teamed up with the Black Leadership Group
Continue readingWest Country predicted to be among fastest-growing regional economies in UK
Bristol in particular is projected to achieve growth above the country’s national average
Continue readingSpring Statement 2025: ‘Business confidence can’t take any more blows’
‘The road since 2020 has been an uphill climb of recovery’
Continue readingWHSmith completes major finance deal as it prepares to sell off high street stores
The historic Swindon-headquartered retailer has secured funds through US investors and a bank loan
Continue readingLandmark office building in Bristol city centre opens its doors
The high-spec building has a café-bar, fitness studio, event spaces and huge lobby area
Continue readingB&Q owner sees profits plummet and warns over rising costs
It comes as retailers warn over the future of jobs in the industry amid mounting financial pressures
Continue readingCornwall Chamber boss calls for ‘relief from escalating taxes’ in Spring Statement
Rachel Reeves will deliver her address to Parliament on Wednesday, March 26
Continue readingCross-border Western Gateway Partnership in doubt after UK Government pulls funding
The Western Gateway Partnership will cease to operate in its current form in June
Continue readingTorquay big wheel puts council in a spin over its future
The 45-metre observation wheel has been a feature on the seafront for more than a decade
Continue readingBristol Light Festival boosts city’s economy by more than £10m
Hundreds of thousands of people visited Bristol this year for the free annual event
Continue readingWest of England secures £3m to fund clean power projects
The cash will come from state-owned company Great British Energy
Continue readingFormer Bath gasworks site to become 900 new homes
The 12.4 acre brownfield site is owned by Bath and North East Somerset Council and developer Berkeley Homes
Continue readingCalls for ‘Forest of Dean independence or joining Wales’ as council shake-up looms
The Forest of Dean District Council is calling on civic chiefs to not be afraid in standing up for the area
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