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Cost of living crisis: 'It is crucial the government takes action to support businesses'

Firms are now facing "myriad issues" including soaring energy bills caused by rising inflation, according to South West chamber of commerce Business West

Birmingham Post

Housebuilder Allison Homes pledges to build 2,000 South West homes

The company has plans to build at nearly 15 new sites across the region in the next two years

Birmingham Post

Fresh flood warnings for millions as rain and thunderstorms continue in England

The Environment Agency has put out 19 flood alerts in areas of the Midlands and South East England

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Foot Anstey reports record turnover and appoints PwC finance director

Ali Allan will join Foot Anstey - which has offices across the South West - from PwC Australia later this year

Birmingham Post

Further help for South West farmers to adjust to changes in EU funding

A scheme to assist agricultural businesses in Devon, Somerset, Dorset, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly has received a funding boost

Birmingham Post

Property asking prices in the South West region fall after 'frenzied' period

An expert says the market is "cooling" after a surge in demand

Bristol Post

So where exactly is Bristol? Are we in the West Country, South West or neither

Is Bristol part of the West Country, or just in 'southern England'?

Bristol Post

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Many parts of UK could declare drought, DEFRA says - not just south west

But weather expert warns heavy rain could also cause problems

Evening Standard

Drought could be declared in the South West tomorrow

A set of restrictions could be brought in

Bristol Post

Kayaker captures 30ft whale on camera during paddle off South West coast

The encounter lasted for around 20 minutes

Bristol Post

Urgent guidance issued by fire services as raft of blazes hit region

Fires have been reported across the South West region in droves over the past week

Bristol Post

Nearly 40,000 South West companies in 'significant financial distress'

The environment is expected to get worse later this year, the Begbies Traynor report said

Birmingham Post

Pluto Finance appoints South West lending director

Jonathan Scott will be based in the company's Exeter office

Birmingham Post

'Increasingly gloomy outlook' for South West firms as rising inflation bites

Business activity in the region was "muted" in July

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Met Office weather forecast as temperatures soar towards 30C across South West

Between Monday and Wednesday (August 8-10) temperatures will be between 27 and 29C in Bristol, Bath and Gloucestershire, while in Somerset temperatures are forecast to not reach above 25C

Bristol Post

Weston-super-Mare's Grand Pier named one of the best arcades in the UK

Its 312 machines make Weston’s main attraction the biggest seaside arcade in South West

Birmingham Post

REVEALED: New Exeter Chiefs headline sponsor confirmed

The new headline sponsor will replace South West Communications Group (swcomms)

Birmingham Post

From driverless boats to offshore wind - the £128million plan for future of South West green technology

The Marine and Environmental Science Accelerator aims to create a research and tech business hub to showcase the skills and knowledge in the region

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South West leads UK in exports to China, study finds

The region saw the biggest annual rise in trade with China in the last quarter of 2021 than any other part of the country

Wales Online

Cost of living crisis is 'increasing regional inequalities'

Households in Yorkshire and Humber, the South West and Northern Ireland are the most concerned by soaring bills - with Londoners the least worried

The Independent UK

Minimal delays on roads to Dover but getaway traffic in South West hit by queues

The AA said its first ‘amber traffic warning’ remains in place until 7pm on Friday and between 11am and 3pm on Saturday.

Birmingham Post

South West business confidence lowest in UK, survey finds

Firms in the region battling inflation registered the lowest reading on the Business Barometer from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking for a second consecutive month

Birmingham Post

Broadband firm Jurassic Fibre appoints former Shell and Virgin boss as chief executive

Paul Hellings will replace the Devon-based company's founder, Michael Maltby, who will remain on its board

Birmingham Post

Broadband supplier Truespeed connects 300th South West business

The Bath-based provider said it was helping to create a "level digital playing field” for firms in the region

Birmingham Post

Exclusive: 57 South West companies go bust as rising inflation hits business

The figure is down from the same period in 2021, but the region's retail and services sectors have seen a surge in insolvencies - and greater than across the rest of the UK

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