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Former market stall to float for £395m

Julian Dunkerton, founder of Supergroup who is due to float his business on the stock market in 2010

Friday, March 12, 2010

Cult Clothing, the Gloucestershire-based owner of cool clothing label Superdry famously started on a market stall, will begin a share issue on Monday which values the business at £395 million.

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The Budget

Friday, March 12, 2010

So now we know, Budget day will be on Wednesday 24 March which almost certainly means we are in for a General Election on 6 May, writes Mike...

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Projects threatened by further cutbacks warns RDA chief

Friday, March 12, 2010

Help for struggling South Devon businesses, regeneration efforts, and netting vital Euro funding would be threatened by further cash cutbacks, it has...

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No high-speed rail link planned for South West

Friday, March 12, 2010

High-speed rail links to the north could leave the South West trailing behind when it comes to attracting investors as well as jeopardise funding on...

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John Lewis staff celebrate a bumper bonus share of £151m

Friday, March 12, 2010

Yate financial services group Jelf has become the latest Beacon South West accredited company, being recognised as one of the region’s top...

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Minister will not block bid for stadium

Friday, March 12, 2010

Bristol City FC has overcome another major hurdle towards realising its plans to build a new £92 million stadium at Ashton Vale.

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Apprenticeship challenge wins backing of another Government minister

Jim Knight the government minister for Employment and Welfare reform visiting to support the 100inONEHUNDRED apprentice challenge

Friday, March 12, 2010

Minister for the South West, Jim Knight, has added his support to a campaign to drive apprenticeships schemes across Gloucestershire.

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Union anger at Exeter job loss claims

Friday, March 12, 2010

Union bosses representing workers at Pluss have hit back at claims it could not reach a deal over a reduction in hours for staff.

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Former Lloyds chairman dies

Friday, March 12, 2010

Sir Brian Pitman, who is credited with transforming Lloyds Bank into Britain's most profitable lender and is described as one of his generation's most...

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