Confidence among Swindon and Wiltshire firms has fallen with fewer expecting to increase sales or take on more staff compared to a year ago, according to the latest survey by Business West. The organisation, which runs the Initiative in Swindon & Wiltshire, described the indicators as a “cause for concern” after the local economy...
A ‘summer of sport’ has helped the Swindon and Marlborough offices of law firm Withy King raise more than £20,000 for for Wiltshire Air Ambulance – their chosen charity for the past two years. Staff took part in a range of fund-raising activities inside and outside working hours including individuals and teams running, cycling...
Monday 6 July Interim: RM Final: Trakm8 Holdings Trading statement: easyJet AGM: Marwyn Management Partners EGM: Aberdeen Asset Management Economics: New car registrations Tuesday 7 July Finals: Bacit, Sepura, Solid State Trading statements: Asos, Connect Group, Marks & Spencer, McBride, Robert Walters AGMs: 3i Group, Ambrian, LGO Energy, Marks & Spencer, Summit Germany, Young...
With the chances of a cyber attack on the increase, businesses can’t afford not to take precautions – that will be the message at a seminar to be staged in Swindon this month. Julie Donkin, of insurance broker Ashley Page, will deliver a presentation at the free event on Wednesday July 15, hosted by...
Each week Swindon Business News gives a prominent member of the town’s business community the last word on its weekly e-bulletin. This week Kelvin McCarthy, screening manager at Tenant Screening, which specialises in vetting prospective tenants for landlord and letting agents, answers our 10 questions. What was the LAST: Film you watched? Jurassic World...
Production at Honda’s recession-hit Swindon plant is slowly rising again, bosses said yesterday as they unveiled its latest model, the high-performance Civic Type R. Described as the fastest front-wheel drive car on the planet, Honda said the launch of the Type R had created “a halo effect” around the plant with a new sense...
The first of Bristol Airport’s two major terminal extensions opened to passengers today following a 12-month build programme and £8.6m investment. The east terminal extension includes a significantly enlarged departure lounge featuring hundreds of additional seats as well several retail and catering brands new to the airport. A stand-out feature is an outdoor terrace...
Business West, the organisation behind the Initiative in Swindon and Wiltshire, has called on the Chancellor to strike a balance between eliminating the deficit and stimulating growth in next week’s Budget. And while George Osborne is likely to focus on the cuts and reform, he must also concentrate on infrastructure, boosting exports and tackling...
The chief executive of Swindon-based Nationwide Building Society has been named as the most people-focused boss in the country. Graham Beale landed the coveted title at the 20th HR Excellence Awards earlier this week, heading a nine-strong shortlist of private sector CEOs selected on employee feedback and taking into account leadership criteria such as...
West Country accountants and financial planners Old Mill has become one of only 19 firms in the UK to meet an internationally recognised standard for providing financial advice. The firm, which has an office in Melksham, has completed the certification programme for BS 8577 – a framework for financial advice and planning services set...
