Regional law firm Royds Withy King, which has an office in Swindon, has exceeded its aim of having women make up 40% of its partnership by 2025 following its latest round of promotions. Two years ago the firm set a target of achieving a partnership with a ratio of 60%-40% men to women within six years. ...
The Covid-19 pandemic has been affecting us all for more than a year now. My fellow regional agents and I know that those businesses that rely heavily on being able to have customers visit them in person – for instance, the hospitality and tourism sectors right across the South West – have been particularly...
The South West is England’s top region for business innovation, according to a new report by the CBI – but it faces challenges over its low productivity and skills gap. The CBI report also reveals that low levels of unemployment and short commuting times compared to other parts of England gives the South West...
Private equity provider YFM has promoted David Wrench to equity partner as it continues to strengthen its investment team. David, pictured, joined YFM just over a year ago as an investment director with a particular focus on the South West market. Since becoming part of YFM team, David has helped complete four new investments, including...
Monday May 10 Q1 result: HG Capital Trust Economic announcement: Halifax house price index Tuesday May 11 Finals: Air Partner, Angling Direct Interims: Treatt, Zytronic Q1 result: Arrow Global Group Trading announcement: Morrison (WM) Economic announcement: Retail sales Wednesday May 12 Finals: Investec, Mears, Vertu Motors Interims: Compass Group, Sage Group Q1 result: Hellenic Telecommunications Organization Trading announcement: Coca-Cola HBC Economic announcements: GDP (preliminary), Industrial production,...
Lloyds Bank has bolstered its commercial banking team in the South West with three senior appointments. Alison Whistance is the new regional director of regional business development, while Carmen Peacock is now co-head of the bank’s Corporate & Institutional Coverage (CIC) division, which supports businesses with revenues of £100m and above. The pair, along with new relationship...
