New network aims to promote innovation in region’s life sciences and healthcare sectors

September 28, 2015
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New network aims to promote innovation in region’s life sciences and healthcare sectors

More than 80 of the South West’s top clinicians, academics and businesses attended the launch of a membership group tasked with stimulating the growth of the region’s life science industry. Medilink South West provides knowledge and support to businesses in the key sector, helping them grow and maximise opportunities within life sciences and healthcare....

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Swindon Business Blog: Ashley Fox MEP. Air Passenger Duty reform must not threathen Bristol Airport’s soaraway success

September 28, 2015
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Swindon Business Blog: Ashley Fox MEP. Air Passenger Duty reform must not threathen Bristol Airport’s soaraway success

By Ashley Fox, Conservative Member of the European Parliament for the South West of England & Gibraltar. The Chancellor is soon expected to announce the future of Air Passenger Duty (APD) in the UK and his decision could have far reaching implications for the West of England economy. My preferred option is for the...

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Ahead of the Agenda: The Week Ahead

September 27, 2015
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Monday 28 September Interim: Flowgroup Finals: MJ Gleeson AGMs: Max Petroleum, Pinewood Group, Redhall Group, Zoo Digital EGMs: MediaZest, Optimal Pay Economics: Nationwide house prices Tuesday 29 September Interims: boohoo.com, Crawshaw, Ergomed, Globo, Moss Bros, Outsourcery, Personal Group Holdings, Venture Life Group Finals: MySale Group, Netcall, Revolution Bars, ScS Group, Vernalis, Wolseley AGM: United...

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Dental healthcare service launched by accountants Monahans

September 25, 2015
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Dental healthcare service launched by accountants Monahans

Chartered accountancy firm Monahans, which has offices in Swindon and Chippenham, has started a specialist service for dentists to help them successfully run their practices and develop their careers. After more than 30 years advising dental practices, the firm has decided to formalised the service by starting its Dental Healthcare service. Dentists and dental...

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Good Energy profits rise sharply as customers warm to its green power

September 25, 2015
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Good Energy profits rise sharply as customers warm to its green power

Half-year profits have soared by 67% at Good Energy, the Chippenham-based Renewable power firm, as more customers join it from the Big Six utility firms. Customer numbers shot up by more than a third during the six months to June 30, lifting revenues by 46% to £32.6m. As a result, pre-tax profits came in...

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Synergy Health shares soar after US court ruling clears way for its £1.2bn takeover

September 25, 2015
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Shares in Swindon-based international medical sterilisation group Synergy Health soared by more than 40% in a few hours last week after its £1.2bn takeover by a US medical technology giant overcame a major hurdle. A federal court in Ohio refused to halt the deal with Steris Corp despite attempts by US regulators to block...

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