New Government must hit the ground running and build a strong economy, says CBI

May 11, 2015
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New Government must hit the ground running and build a strong economy, says CBI

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...

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New associate director at Lambert Smith Hampton to spur growth in industrial division

May 11, 2015
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New associate director at Lambert Smith Hampton to spur growth in industrial division

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...

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Ahead of the Agenda: The Week Ahead

May 10, 2015
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Monday 11 May Interims: Diploma, ITE Finals: Nature, Tissue Regenix Trading statements: Dignity, Lombard Medical AGM: Spirax-Sarco Engineering Economics: Bank of England base rate announcement, asset purchase target Tuesday 12 May Interims: easyJet, Enterprise Inns, LXB Retail Properties Finals: Experian, Iofina, Speedy Hire Trading statements: Awilco Drilling, Hiscox, Just Retirement AGMs: British Polythene Industries,...

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Tory election victory welcomed by business groups – but with warning over possible threat to leave EU

May 8, 2015
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Tory election victory welcomed by business groups – but with warning over possible threat to leave EU

West of England business organisations have welcomed the decisive General Election result and urged the new Conservative Government to continue to build on the foundations of growth that have emerged over the past year. However, there was an immediate warning over the threat of the UK leaving the European Union after the EU referendum....

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Business Showcase South West prepares to reflect region’s innovation and creativity

May 8, 2015
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Business Showcase South West prepares to reflect region’s innovation and creativity

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’...

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Pro bono work in high-profile custody case puts Withy King in running for top ethical award

May 7, 2015
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Pro bono work in high-profile custody case puts Withy King in running for top ethical award

Swindon family solicitor Rebecca Stevens’ free legal advice to a father with learning disabilities in a custody battle has earned her firm Withy King a place on the shortlist for the legal sector’s top ethical award. Rebecca, pictured, who works in Withy King’s Swindon office, provided more than 100 hours of pro bono support...

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