Ahead of the Agenda: The Week Ahread

May 28, 2012
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Monday May 28 FINALS Aveva Group, Entertainment One Ltd. (DI), First Derivatives, Gulf Keystone Petroleum Ltd. (DI), Max Property Group, Phoenix IT Group, Volex AGMS GLOBO, Matrix European Real Estate Inv Trust Ltd., Polyus Gold International Ltd GDR (Level I) TRADING ANNOUNCEMENTS Origin Enterprises Tuesday May 29 INTERIMS Brewin Dolphin Holdings, Topps Tiles FINALS...

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Recession worse than expected, latest Govt figures show

May 24, 2012
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The UK slumped deeper into recession than initially thought in the first three months of this year as the construction industry continued to underperform, bleak figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed today. The ONS said the economy shrank by 0.3% between January and March, more than an initial estimate of a...

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Arval wins major van award

May 23, 2012
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Swindon-based Arval UK has won the Fleet Management Service Award at the 2012 Van Fleet World Honours for the leading service that its Technical Centre provides to LCV customers. The Van Fleet World Honours are presented annually to those motor manufacturers, service companies and individuals who have, in the opinion of the judges, achieved...

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Sharp fall in annual rate of inflation

May 22, 2012
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Inflation last month dropped to 3% – its lowest level for more than two years. The sharp fall from 3.5% raises the prospect that the Bank of England will be able to support the flagging economy by injecting more stimulus later this year. The fall in the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) was caused by...

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Ahead of the Agenda: The week ahead

May 21, 2012
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Monday May 21 INTERIMS Zytronic FINALS BTG, E2V Technologies, Mitie Group AGMS AG Barr, Chariot Oil & Gas Ltd., Cineworld Group, Cluff Gold, Restore, Third Point Offshore Investors Ltd. USD Shares Tuesday May 22 INTERIMS Datong, Greencore Group, GW Pharmaceuticals, Paragon Group Of Companies, Renew Holdings FINALS Accumuli , Big Yellow Group, Bloomsbury Publishing,...

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‘Ignore the cynics’ Eden Project founder tells accountants’ annual dinner

May 17, 2012
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Businesses should ignore the cynicism of the mainstream media and instead look at the huge opportunities that come from believing in the positive, the Eden Project's co-founder Tim Smit told business leaders in Bristol. Taking optimism and hope as the theme of his speech to the West of England annual dinner of chartered accountants...

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GALLERY – Total Swindon launches with glittering party

May 17, 2012
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Total Guide to Swindon (TGtS), the innovative information site for Swindon, has been officially launched at a glittering party attended by more than 150 guests, including clients, suppliers, colleagues, friends and family. TGtS hired the top two floors of The Old Bank in Old Town for the event and guests were greeted with complimentary...

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Less talk, more action, West manufacturers tell Govt

May 17, 2012
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Only one in four manufacturers in the South West believes the Government has adopted the right strategies to support and develop the sector, according to research by accountants and business advisors BDO. While 93% of manufacturers value the Government’s message that manufacturing is essential to the UK economy, they do not see policy pledges...

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PHOTO GALLERY – Thrings celebrates 10 years in Swindon office

May 16, 2012
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Law firm Thrings marked a decade in its Drakes Meadow office in Swindon with a party for fellow professionals and business people from the town. Photographer: Paul Stallard of Candid Pictures – paul@candidpictures.co.uk 01249 824747 – 07715 770244 Click here to open the gallery.

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Energy business can plug into export advice at UKTI roadshow

May 16, 2012
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Energy firms from around Swindon and Wiltshire can find out how to benefit from international opportunities at a renewable energy roadshow later this month. With growing demand for renewable and alternative energy across the globe, potential export markets are opening up for businesses in the industry – a key sector for the West of...

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