The CBI today called on the new Tory Government to set out clear plans for the next Parliament within the first 100 days. With the in-out referendum on EU membership, which has been promised with two years, grabbing political attention, the business organisation wants swift action on a number of key issues including airport...
National property consultancy Lambert Smith Hampton (LSH) has made a key senior appointment in the South West as it looks to expand its regional industrial and logistics operations. Brett Casswell, pictured, joins as associate director in the firm’s Bristol office to manage the industrial and logistics division, with development support for investors. Brett, who...
Anticipation is building with just one day to go before delegates gather for the region’s biggest free business event. Organisers hope to welcome up to 3,000 delegates to Business Showcase South West 2015 tomorrow and Friday. Star attractions include keynote speakers ‘Millionaires’ Mentor’ Bev James and Levi Roots of Reggae Reggae Sauce and Dragons’...
Swindon Designer Outlet has officially opened its £40m restoration and renovation of the former railway works’ Grade II-listed Long Shop – a project that has created 350 jobs and strengthened its position as one of the South West’s leading retail destinations. The extension, the first at the centre since 1999, has taken its retail...
A new brand and advertising campaign for Chippenham aimed at raising the town’s profile as a shopping and leisure destination is to be launched next month. A series of events will also be staged in the town this summer and in the run-up to Christmas to attract visitors and increase footfall for its town...
Swindon construction firm Beard’s strong track record in working with local authorities, particularly on school projects, has earned it a place on Hampshire County Council’s Intermediate Construction Framework. The family-owned firm, which has defied the construction industry slowdown in recent years, could now be in line for major projects valued between £500,000 and £4m...
Organisers of Business Showcase South West have come up with five compelling reasons for Swindon business people to attend what will be the biggest event of its kind in the region The event, on May 14 and 15 at Colston Hall, in Bristol, will celebrate the best in innovation, creativity and enterprise and has...
Electrical contractor Abbey Electrical is to relocate to a larger base on the Shrivenham Hundred Business Park as it continues to expand. The 10-year-old firm, previously based in nearby Watchfield, has secured the long leasehold sale of Unit 58 on the popular business park through the Swindon office of property consultants Alder King. The...
Swindon firms are being warned not to miss out on unparalleled sponsorship, exhibition stands and free delegate passes for what will be the region’s biggest business show this year. The two-day Business Showcase South West 2015 staged on May 14 and 15 will provide a platform for the best of the West of England’s innovation,...
More than 800 people are making tracks to Swindon’s STEAM museum today to attend the fifth annual Swindon Business Show. The show, staged by Business West, has become the town’s premier business and networking event – and this year will be no exception, with top-rate advice, support and guidance for businesses from Swindon, Wiltshire...
