Data specialists go for growth following takeover

January 15, 2013
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Solar Communications has increased its workforce by more than 50% and its turnover by a third with the takeover of Armstrong Communications for an undisclosed sum. Based at Sheldon, near Chippenham, Solar is a fully-converged voice and data communications reseller employing 45 staff and with a turnover of more than £10m. Manchester-based Armstrong Communications,...

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Ahead of the Agenda: The Week Ahead

January 13, 2013
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Monday January 14 TRADING ANNOUNCEMENTS Hydrogen Group, Taylor Wimpey Tuesday January 15 INTERIMS IG Group Holdings AGMS Conygar Investment Company, Spirit Pub Company TRADING ANNOUNCEMENTS Brown (N.) Group, Burberry Group, Michael Page International UK ECONOMIC ANNOUNCEMENTS Balance of Trade (09:30) Producer Price Index (09:30) Wednesday January 16 AGMS Diploma, Majedie Investments TRADING ANNOUNCEMENTS Barratt...

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Honda job cuts: Swindon & Wilts LEP reaction

January 11, 2013
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Paul Johnson, chair of the Swindon and Wiltshire LEP (Local Enterprise Partnership), said: “We hugely regret the loss of 800 jobs, this is bad news for Swindon, the local area and most importantly the employees directly affected. “While we understand the market pressures Honda UK faces, this will have an inevitable impact on our...

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Honda Swindon: Factfile

January 11, 2013
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Honda of the UK Manufacturing fact file: • Engine production started in 1989 • Annual production capacity 250,000 vehicles • Total investment £2bn • Models – Civic / CR-V / Jazz • 2012 production, less than 166,000 – well below capacity • Total investment since plant opened: £2bn

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Signs of optimism from South West manufacturers

November 5, 2012
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Fifty-eight per cent of South West manufacturers expect to increase sales over the next six months, which is seven per cent up on the last quarter and ten per cent higher than in the same quarter last year, according to the latest South West Barometer from the Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS).  Manufacturers’ confidence is further...

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Signs of improvement in Old Town property market, says agent

November 2, 2012
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Partner at Swindon commercial agents Loveday, Bradley Forbes (pictured), has said the recent expansion of compensation and PPI recovery specialists Premier Financial in Old Town could be a sign of improving conditions in the Old Town property market.   Premier Financial has expanded from its base in to a new larger premises on part...

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Private sector board member wanted for Swindon and Wiltshire LEP

November 2, 2012
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  Swindon and Wiltshire Local Enterprise Partnership (SWLEP) is looking for a high-profile business leader to join its board. The individual needs to be from the private sector and will have a key role in driving the growth of the local economy.   The business-led private/public partnership is tasked with creating wealth, jobs and...

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Fuel efficient tax free diesel Civic launched by Honda

November 2, 2012
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Swindon’s Honda plant is the first in Europe to launch the Japanese car manufacturer’s latest eco-friendly and tax free diesel engine under its Earth Dreams Technology environmental programme.   The 1.6 litre i-DTEC engine makes its debut in the Swindon-built Civic which will be arriving in dealerships from early next year, priced from just...

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Apprenticeship funding for employers of young people

November 1, 2012
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Apprenticeship initiative Plan 500 has secured £97,500 to help Swindon businesses recruit young apprentices. The Apprenticeship Grant for Employers (AGE) is £1,500 for each apprentice taken on, up to a maximum of 10 grants per employer (£15,000).   This is in addition to funding provided for the apprenticeship training itself. Grants are paid to...

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Swindon’s Business Biscotti celebrates first year of networking success

November 1, 2012
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Networking group Swindon Business Biscotti has marked its first anniversary with an event at Basepoint in West Swindon.   The national group’s founder Sue Reeves attended the celebrations and met Swindon members to learn about their businesses.   Welcoming new and existing members, she explained the Biscotti philosophy. “Business Biscotti is a true business...

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