Regional accountancy firm Monahans, which has a large office in Swindon, has extended its reach further into the South West by merging with a long-established Somerset firm. Taunton-based BJ DixonWalsh’s three partners and 25 staff have joined Monahans, which also has offices in Chippenham, Bath, Frome, Glastonbury and Trowbridge. The move follows November’s merger with...
Swindon legal and financial expertise has helped secure the sale of an award-winning London-based signage and design firm to an internationally renowned design and architecture brand. Partners from the Swindon office of leading commercial law firm Thrings advised The Holmes Wood Consultancy on its acquisition by the Benoy Group while corporate finance specialists at...
Firms should prepare now for sweeping taxation system changes that will be introduced under the government’s Making Tax Digital (MTD) programme, a Swindon-based accountancy firm is warning. Jon Lacey, pictured, accounts director with Regulatory Accounting, says although some of the far-reaching implementation plans have been put back, the sooner businesses get to grips with...
Confidence among South West businesses has surged as the fall in sterling opens up new export opportunities, according to a new survey. The bounce back in optimism in the region – the second strongest across the UK – is in marked contrast to the position last September when South West firms, along with those based in London,...
More firms across the South West are unlocking growth funding by claiming research and development (R&D) tax relief, according to new figures. But the region still lags many other parts of the UK in accessing what is widely viewed as a key way of boosting innovation. Latest figures from HMRC show claims for R&D tax...
Financial planning firm Lexington Wealth Management is celebrating being named among the top 100 in the UK. The firm, based at Lydiard Millicent, has appeared on New Model Adviser magazine’s Top 100 financial planning firms list for 2016. Managing director Warren Shute is delighted to be included in such a prestigious list. “This is...
Jack Townsend, an accounts assistant in national accountancy firm RSM’s Swindon office, has gained royal recognition for his support of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award charity. Jack was presented with a special pin and certificate from HRH The Earl of Wessex during a business breakfast at RSM’s London office to mark the charity’s diamond...
Business organisation the CBI “warmly welcomed” Chancellor Philip Hammond’s commitments to boost research and development, housing and infrastructure. But it said these must be acted on. Director-general Carolyn Fairbairn, pictured below, said: “The Chancellor has prioritised a pragmatic down payment on future productivity growth. “His emphasis on R&D, housing and local infrastructure will help...
Swindon businesses will welcome Chancellor Philip Hammond’s focus on investment in the Autumn Statement, particularly in areas where growth pressures are highest, according to the Swindon & Wiltshire Initiative. Director Ian Larrard, pictured, described the statement as “a sombre, not flashy, affair” which reflected the national mood of economic and business uncertainty. But he...
Chancellor Philip Hammond his presented his first Autumn Statement: Here are the main points, as announced: Office for Budget Responsibility says growth this year will be 2.1%, 1.4% next year (down from 2.2%), 1.7% in 2018 (down from 2.1%), 2.1% in 2019/20 (down from 2.1%) and 2% in 2020/21, (down from 2.1%). As expected, the...
