The CBI welcomed many of the “encouraging” Budget measures which it said would help businesses “create jobs for the benefit of all”. Director-general John Cridland said: “Stability and consistency are what businesses need to grow and prosper. This Budget sets the tone, providing a clear plan for fiscal health and growth. “The brighter fiscal...
Chancellor George Osborne announced a number of measures that could boost the economy in and around Swindon in last week’s Budget. Dominic Bourquin, corporate tax partner at Swindon accountancy firm Monahans, said the Chancellor had served up what appeared to be a “Budget for individuals rather than businesses as we might have expected so...
Economy UK grew 2.6% in 2014, faster than any other advanced economy but lower than 3% predicted in December 2.5% growth forecast in 2015, up from 2.4% predicted in December, followed by 2.3%, 2.3%, 2.3% and 2.4% in the next four years Alcohol, tobacco and gambling Beer duty cut by 1p, cider by 2%,...
Swindon-based specialist printer Multisets has used a six-figure bank funding package to hit the acquisition trail as it continues to expand into security printing. The firm, formed more than 50 years ago, acquired cheque production business Bank Security Printing to grow its position in the niche security area. The £500,000 Clydesdale Bank loan will...
Entrepreneurs from the Swindon area are being invited to apply for a place on a free accelerator programme offering support, mentoring, networking and office accommodation. Entrepreneurial Spark, which is backed by NatWest, will open the hub for start-up businesses from all sectors in Bristol this summer. Applications are now open. Up to 80 fledgling...
RFL, the Chippenham-based communications infrastructure and outsourced IT service provider, has made two strategic acquisitions after receiving a £3.5m investment from BGF (Business Growth Fund). The firm’s takeover of Chippenham-based IT Solutions 4 Business Limited (ITS) and Plymouth based Zantra Technology means RFL will double in size. From April 7 the new combined company...
Cricklade-based specialist packaging group GWP has appointed John Buckle to the newly-created role of operations manager within its fast-growing Conductive division. John, pictured, will focus on leading the day-to-day operations within the specialist ESD (electrostatic discharge) prevention area of the business, developing its reach into new markets and ensuring the firm’s exemplary customer service...
The importance of apprenticeships and vocational training in advanced engineering will be the theme of accountants Monahans’ next manufacturing breakfast in Swindon. The event, the latest to be staged in support of Swindon’s manufacturing sector by Monahans, takes place at UTC Swindon, Bristol Street, on April 16, starting at 7.30am. BMW head of apprentice...
Swindon environmental technology innovator Tetronics International is at the forefront of a ground‐breaking project to extract precious metals such as gold and silver from discarded phones, TVs and toasters. Consumer devices sold in the UK over the next five years are forecast to contain metal worth an estimated £1bn – yet at present metal...
PRP Optoelectronics, the hi-tech manufacturer that opened a state-of-the-art design and production base in Swindon last year, has passed an audit on its ISO procedures and quality systems in record time. The ISO9001: 2008 certification was achieved as a result of a concerted effort to relocate its high-quality standards and approved operational processes from...
