Business West’s unique web platform that supports exporters has won the final of the ICC World Chambers Federation 2013 Competition for Best International Project. The finals took place in Doha and were hosted by Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The ICC World Chambers Federation is the only forum open to the global community...
The legal landscape is constantly changing, making it difficult for directors to keep up with a seemingly endless stream of new rules and regulations. Here, solicitors from Withy King’s commercial teams in Swindon highlight a few recent developments and signal changes to be aware of over the next few months. Solicitors in Withy King’s...
More passengers are flying from Bristol Airport to Scotland than from any other UK airport outside London, according to new figures. Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) data shows nearly 630,000 journeys were made between Bristol and Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Inverness in 2012 – a 4.5% increase on the previous year. Bristol Airport’s biggest carrier,...
I’m confused about the difference between tax avoidance and tax evasion. The Government seems to talk about them as virtually the same thing – is that right? It has always been pretty clearly understood that tax evasion is wrong. It involves breaking the law and is a criminal act. Tax avoidance, on the other...
A complimentary breakfast and networking event aimed at marketing and PR professionals is being staged by Swindon-based Banks, Chartered Accountants. The breakfast, one of a series of free seminars and networking events being run by the long-established Swindon firm, is from 7.30am to 8.45am at Banks’ offices in Stratton on Wednesday May 15. Others...
Swindon Business News is to stage the first awards dedicated solely to showcasing and rewarding innovation in the area. The awards, to be held later this year, will champion the businesses and individuals that are putting Swindon and Wiltshire on the fast-track for economic growth through innovation and creativity. The awards, which are being...
