Further evidence that West businesses are seeing signs of an upturn has emerged from a survey by R3, the insolvency trade body – although nearly half the firms taking part disagree with Chancellor George Osborne that the UK economy is in recovery mode. R3’s latest Business Distress Index (BDI) reveals that the 81% of...
Swindon’s top lawyers have been recognised in the annual Chambers guide – often viewed as the sector’s ‘bible’ and a reference tool for businesses buying in legal services. The best firms and individual lawyers across more than 70 different practice areas are highlighted in the publication which is based on the research of 140...
Accountants Monahans is inviting businesses to enter teams of four people in its annual charity quiz. The event, which takes place at Chippenham Sports Club on November 20, will raise funds for St Nicholas Special School, Chippenham’s £170,000 appeal for a new playground. Any businesses wishing to enter a team or, alternatively donate a...
Pizza Hut Delivery has opened a takeaway outlet in Chippenham town centre following planning consent for a change of use in a building previously occupied by a restaurant and wine bar. The 1,081 sq ft unit on New Road has a 474 sq ft (44 sq m) bar and seating area at the front...
Swindon’s University Technology College reached a milestone today when principal Angela Barker-Dench pressed a button to launch the next phase of construction work on its £10m state-of-the-art building. Ms Barker-Dench started a demolition robot to clear the Bristol Street site in the heart of Swindon's Railway Village, allowing contractor BAM Construction to begin building...
The community trust run by insurance giant Zurich, which has one of its largest offices in Swindon, has selected Mind as a new national charity partner for the next three years. All UK-based Zurich employees were invited to choose one of three shortlisted projects, each of which addressed mental health issues. Mind joins children’s...
Some of Swindon and Wiltshire’s top public relations and communications professionals are in the running for this year’s hotly-contested 2013 CIPR South West PRide Awards. The awards, which this year celebrate their 10th anniversary, showcase the cream of the region’s public relations agencies, in-house teams, individuals and campaigns. They are widely regarded as the...
Cyclists who don’t wear helmets risk losing up to a quarter of any compensation if they are injured in an accident, Swindon and Marlborough-based law firm Withy King is warning. With winter approaching and many cyclists now commuting to and from work in more challenging conditions, the firm is keen to highlight this important...
Steve Fawke has been appointed general manager of Swindon’s Brunel retail centre after eight years working in a similar role at a smaller shopping mall in Reading. As manager of the Broad Street Mall he oversaw a £9m refurbishment which helped bring in new shops while a programme of promotions including Has Reading Got...
Business West managing director Phil Smith could never be accused of being a buttoned-up sort of boss. But when he came face to face with Sir Richard Branson recently he was lightheartedly given a dressing down by the Virgin founder – for dressing up. Laid back Sir Richard is not one to stand on...
