Chancellor George Osborne kicked off his fourth Budget this afternoon by saying he wanted to help those “who want to get on”. He called it a Budget “for our aspiration nation”. He said the Government was “building a modern, reformed state, bringing business to our shores with competitive taxes and fixing the banks”. He...
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Q: I’m looking to invest in new equipment or machinery for my business. How can I ensure that my investment is as tax efficient as possible? A: If you qualify for the Government’s annual investment allowance (AIA), then there has never been a better time to invest in new plant or machinery for your...
Business West, the leading business organisation that runs the Swindon Initiative, is urging Chancellor George Osborne to deliver a Budget next week that creates an environment for enterprise and boosts business confidence. With the economy remaining sluggish and few signs of recovery, the Chancellor has little scope to make major changes in his Budget...
Newly-released spaces are now available for the in-demand seminars at next week’s Business Show Swindon after the first allocation sold out. The show, the area’s leading business-to-business exhibition, returns for its third year, next Tuesday at Swindon’s STEAM museum. The show is organised by Business West’s Swindon Initiative and sponsored by fast-growing Swindon-based IT...
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For the second week running a survey among West manufacturers has highlighted their positive outlook. The latest survey – from EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation, and accountancy firm BDO – forecasts that output and order intake over the next quarter are expected to increase to a balance of plus 28%, while cashflow is expected to...
An advertising campaign encouraging West business travellers to fast-track their journey to the US through Dublin Airport has been launched by Bristol Airport and Aer Lingus Regional. Passengers on Aer Lingus Regional services from Bristol can complete pre-clearance and customs at Dublin ahead of their onward journey to the US. As a result, Bristol...
Property consultancy Alder King, which has an office in Swindon, has won two prestigious awards from property industry publication Estates Gazette, picking up the inaugural South West Property Adviser of the Year Award, and the South West Most Active Agent Award for an unprecedented 12th year in succession. The firm, employing around 150 people...
Accountancy firm Grant Thornton retained its position as the leading financial adviser to UK companies by deal volume with its total rising to 121 last year – including an acquisition by Wiltshire-based The Consortium. It is the second year the firm has topped the annual Experian Corpfin ranking and was achieved despite the total...
