Swindon-based legal experts in regional law firm Thrings have advised on the multi-million pound sale of a South West vending machine firm to the snack company behind the Golden Wonder crisp brand. The corporate team in Thrings’ Swindon office represented Bath-based West Country Vending Service (WCVS) on its acquisition by the Montagu Group, an...
Swindon’s best tech businesses are being invited to enter a national awards scheme that celebrates innovation and growth among the sector’s fastest-growing firms. The 2017 Deloitte UK Technology Fast 50 Awards showcase the country’s dynamic technology ecosystem and the most exciting hi-tech companies. Now in their 20th year, the awards rank the UK’s...
Accountancy group EY has made two key promotions and a senior appointment in its regional financial services (FS) practice as it continues to expand across the South West and Wales. Gareth Mee has been appointed as partner while Shannon Ramnarine becomes an associate partner and Andy Roughan a director. Gareth leads EY’s FS advisory...
Automotive learning and development company RTS Group has strengthened its foothold in China by opening an office in Beijing. The move comes three years after the firm, which specialises in helping automotive manufacturers create world-class retailers by developing frontline staff, started trading in the country. RTS also has businesses across Europe, the Middle...
Monday 31 July Trading Statements: Keller, Fidessa, Arix Bioscience, Senior, Coats, HSBC AGMs/EGMs: Salvarx, Tau Capital, National Grid, Plaza Centers, China New Energy Tuesday 1 August Trading Statements: NWF, Rolls-Royce, Intertek, Gocompare.com, LSL Property Services, Meggitt, Genel Energy, Taylor Wimpey, BP, Greggs, Filtronic, Man Group, Direct Line Insurance, Centrica, BBA Aviation, SDL, Elementis, 4imprint,...
Confidence among West of England firms has plummeted to its lowest level since the depths of the recession in 2009, according to the latest survey of its members by Business West, the region’s largest business organisation. The number of businesses describing themselves as confident about their future slumped by 22% compared to the same...
