Swindon firms operating in the nuclear sector could benefit from an agreement between industry organisations in South West England and Normandy in France which aims to create jobs, unlock opportunities and attract new investment to both regions. The memorandum of understanding between Nuclear South West and Nucleopolis potentially connects companies with £50bn worth of...
Business groups are divided over the need for last week’s 0.25% increase in interest rates by the Bank of England. The move, which took the base rate from 0.5% to 0.75%, is only the only the second time the Bank has hiked the cost of borrowing since the economy crashed 10 years ago. Most...
Interest rates have been increased from 0.5% to 0.75% by the Bank of England – taking them to their highest level for nearly a decade. It is only the only the second time the Bank has hiked the cost of borrowing since the economy crashed 10 years ago. Most economic commentators were expecting the...
Regional accountancy firm MHA Monahans, which has offices in Swindon and Chippenham, has appointed Steve Chamberlain as its senior VAT manager, bringing with him 30 years’ experience in the field. Steve, pictured, has joined from the Bristol office of national accountants RSM, where he spent three years as director of VAT. He has also...
International accountancy group EY has appointed three associate partners to its South West practice, bolstering the office’s leadership team as it continues to expand across the South West. The promotions include Robin Enstone and Liz Gray, who were both previously senior managers in the firm’s in Bristol-based assurance practice. Robin specialises in the financial...
Business West, the region’s largest business support and lobbying group, has joined three other organisations to this week launch a new venture that aims to transform how businesses trade internationally. Export Growth Partners will redefine export support to meet the challenges and opportunities of Britain’s exit from the European Union, according to Business West...
Professional services firm Deloitte’s South West practice has promoted two staff members to director and appointed a new partner. The new directors in the office in Bristol are Gina Miles in audit and Marcus Chapman in tax while audit partner Andrew Holland joins from Deloitte in Toronto, having moved back to the UK from...
Just one in 10 West of England businesses think the government will deliver a good deal on Brexit, according to the latest survey from the region’s largest business organisation. And half of the firms taking part said they felt ‘negative’ or ‘very negative’ over the government’s Brexit negotiations. When it comes to information from...
West of England accountancy firm MHA Monahans has been shortlisted for a prestigious industry award in recognition of its expansion over the past three years. The Accounting Excellence Practice Growth Firm of the Year Award recognises forward-thinking, innovative growth strategies that push the standards of excellence in the accountancy profession. It is one of...
Swindon-headquartered law firm Thrings has advised fast-growing education client Wishford Schools on its latest expansion – the acquisition of Westonbirt School. Family-run Wishford Schools, which is based in Corsham, has grown rapidly since its first acquisition – Heywood Prep, also in Corsham – in 2012. The business had been launched two year...
