Judges praised the company’s vision and forward-thinking approach as well as its strong internal communication
Continue readingFirst Bus to cease all operations in Cornwall, putting hundreds of jobs at risk
The announcement comes amid "ongoing financial challenges" and a substantial decline in passenger numbers
Continue readingDrone factory opens in Swindon, creating 100 jobs
The huge purpose-built plant is owned by German-based Stark and will produce thousands of military-grade drones
Continue readingJump in profits at defence giant Babcock after strong first half
The FTSE-100 group says it is on track to meet expectations for the full financial year
Continue readingFarmers slam ‘unfair’ supermarket buying practices and call for change
A study by Devon vegetable box company Riverford found many growers feel under pressure to accept supermarket terms
Continue readingSmart menstrual cup secures nearly £7m in seed funding round
Emm was founded in lockdown by a Bristol entrepreneur looking to improve women’s health
Continue readingFilm and TV production in Cornwall gets £2.5m boost
Projects backed by the scheme will be selected for their ability to "reflect Cornwall’s unique identity" including the use of the Cornish language
Continue readingMajor boost for floating offshore wind energy generation in the Celtic Sea
The Crown Estate has confirmed Ocean Winds is set to award for the third site under its leasing round five
Continue readingPlans to convert historic Wadworth brewery buildings in Devizes given green light
The proposals include new homes and commercial space, and a courtyard open to pedestrians linking to the canal
Continue readingAirbus launches second tranche of share buyback programme as it enjoys success at Dubai Air Show
The aerospace giant says the scheme will support its future employee share ownership plans
Continue readingNationwide earnings fall after mortgage lending dips
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Continue readingSouth West chamber Business West appoints new chief executive
Douglas Ure will join the organisation in January next year
Continue readingSevern Trent boss Liv Garfield to step down after more than a decade
FTSE 100’s longest-serving female leader will be succeeded by James Jesic
Continue readingWH Smith CEO steps down after US accounting investigation
Deloitte review found ‘insufficient systems, controls and review procedures for supplier income’
Continue readingUK’s largest biochar carbon removal plant to open in Wiltshire
Biochar is a form of charcoal made from organic matter that locks carbon back into the ground for hundreds of years
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