Bosses running West of England firms are almost three times more likely to vote in favour of remaining in the EU than leave – with the gap between the two views widening over the past three months. The latest snap survey by Business West – the region’s largest business organisation – of its members...
Swindon businesses have been urged to be fair and flexible in their approach to staff wanting to watch Euro 2016 matches over the next month. Some matches during the tournament, which kicks off in France this evening, take place in normal working hours – among them England v Wales next Thursday. As a result,...
Law firm Withy King, which has an office in Swindon, is to merge with London firm Royds. The tie-up, which will take effect from September 1, will create a £33m turnover business employing around 450 people. Withy King also has offices in Swindon, Marlborough, Oxford and Thame and a small base in London, while...
Swindon solicitor Ramona Derbyshire has been elected as the new president of the Gloucestershire & Wiltshire incorporated Law Society (GWILS), continuing its recovery from near dissolution last year. Ramona, pictured, a partner in Thrings’ company commercial team, replaces Gloucestershire-based solicitor Andrew Ewart-James on a one-term basis. GWILS, which was formed in 1817, was in...
Business Showcase South West – the region’s largest event of its kind – is taking place today at Bristol’s Ashton Gate Stadium with the city’s Bloodhound Supersonic Car one of the star attractions. The free-to-visit event will also hear from the Bloodhound’s driver Wing Commander Andy Green OBE as one of the keynote speakers...
Business leaders from Swindon and across Wiltshire are invited to hear a leading economist share his views on the UK’s prospects and put questions to a panel of experts at an Economic Question Time debate next week. HSBC Bank head of economics Mark Berrisford-Smith will discuss the local, national and global outlook at the...
A marathon effort by Swindon law firm Francis George Solicitor-Advocate’s head of finance Emma George helped raise £2,300 for Barnardo’s, the charity that supports vulnerable children and young people. Emma completed the recent London Marathon, pictured, with a time of 4hrs, 8mins and 10secs. To support her fundraising, the firm also hosted a sold-out...
Solicitor Sarah Thomson has joined regional law firm Withy King’s expanding residential property team in Wiltshire. Sarah, pictured, who has 16 years’ experience working in residential property, has been appointed to Withy King’s Marlborough office as an associate. She previously worked for Awdry Bailey & Douglas, based in its Chippenham office. Sarah’s appointment continues...
The successful Business Showcase South West returns tomorrow to again celebrate the best of the region’s innovation, creativity and enterprise. The event, the largest of its kind in the South West, takes place at the newly redeveloped Ashton Gate Stadium in Bristol, meaning it will be even bigger. Delegates from Swindon and Wiltshire are invited...
Quad bikes, shooting and archery were among the pursuits enjoyed by clients of law firm Withy King’s wealth protection team when they gathered for camaraderie and networking at an outdoor, multi-activity day. Around 60 bankers, accountants, financial advisers and estate agents from across Wiltshire and Somerset joined solicitors at the event held at family-run...
