Honda job losses: Trade union reaction
The Unite union, which represents workers at Honda’s Swindon plant, described today’s news as a “devastating blow to UK manufacturing” and warned total job losses could be four times as high when it...
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Director of The Initiative in Swindon & Wiltshire Ian Larrard said his organisation, part of lobbying and advice group Business West, would work with Honda to help it maintain manufacturing in the...
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Major oil and gas contract win for Wincanton
Wincanton, the Chippenham-based logistics group, has won a contract to deliver more than a billion litres of fuel and liquid petroleum gas (LPG) a year to petrol stations and commercial premises...
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Swindon seminar will give developers insight into changes in planning...
Developers will be able to find out how to make the most of the planning regime and take advantage of the temporary relaxation of regulations at a seminar to be staged by three of Wiltshire’s leading...
View ArticleNew addition to Knight Frank’s West property asset management as demand...
Commercial property consultant Knight Frank has expanded its property asset management department in the South West to meet growing demand across the region. Jo Crofts, formerly an associate in the...
View ArticleAhead of the Agenda: The Week Ahead
Monday 31 March Interims: Bowleven, Inland Homes, YouGov Finals: African Minerals, Burford Capital, Christie, Ocean Wilsons, Polymetal International, Quindell, Safestyle, Toumaz Trading statement:...
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West law firms lagging behind on profits, report reveals
Law firms in the South West are the least profitable in the UK and have profits per equity partner lower than the national average, research released this week reveals. The region’s firms posted...
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Recovery triggers pick up in activity for West’s buyout market
Buyout activity in the South West is growing at a “steady rate” with five deals worth £25m completed so far this year and a healthy pipeline waiting for completion, according to new research. The...
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Less than two weeks to go to the region’s unique business showcase
Anticipation is building ahead of the region’s major new business event, The Business Showcase South West 2014, now less than two weeks away The unique event will celebrate the best of the region’s...
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New serviced office centre opens offering ‘five-star’ accommodation to firms
Serviced office group Rombourne today opened a base in Swindon, offering firms what it calls a prestigious five-star business centre. The centre is the Cardiff-headquartered group’s ninth and its...
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Legal and IT seminar will help Swindon firms head to the cloud
The benefits and risks of cloud computing are to be explained to businesses by legal and IT professionals at a seminar in Swindon next month. Experts from M4 corridor commercial law firm Thrings and...
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Promotion to MD for Swindon catalogue retailer Scotts & Co’s finance boss
Swindon catalogue and online retail firm Scotts & Co has promoted group finance chief Andy Walsham to the role of group managing director. Mr Walsham, pictured, joined the firm, which is behind...
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Fleet sales executive steers Swindon Hyundai dealer into pole position with...
Swindon Hyundai dealer Pebley Beach fleet sales executive Helen Russell has become the first in the UK to become a fully-accredited Hyundai Business Professional. To gain the accreditation, Helen,...
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Wiltshire’s ‘hidden gem’ businesses to be uncovered by new website
A website that showcases Wiltshire’s ‘hidden gems’, such as its unique food and drink, shops and artists, is to be launched. Local Uncovered is the brainchild of digital marketer Sam Bertram, who says...
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‘Bold vision’ calls for Government to help put innovation at heart of Swindon...
An ambitious economic blueprint to make Swindon and Wiltshire one of the most innovative areas in the country has been submitted to the Government by the Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP). The LEP’s...
View Article‘Game changer’ for Bristol Airport opens up world of business destinations
Business travellers were today promised better access from Bristol Airport to nearly 250 key destinations across the world as part of a major new agreement between German airline Lufthansa and UK...
View ArticleConstruction recovery helps put Wincanton on road to growth
The recovery in the building industry has delivered a boost to Wincanton, the Chippenham-based logistics group, along with better trading conditions in other sectors in which it is involved. In a...
View ArticleWest’s logistics industry drives ahead as confidence returns but concerns...
Confidence has accelerated in the South West’s logistics sector as the economy continues to recover, according to a new survey – but pressure on margins remains a challenge. The region’s logistics...
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Overseas trade expertise on tap for West firms during Export Week
Exporting in the digital age and advice for female entrepreneurs considering growing their business overseas are among the topics to be covered in the West as part of Export Week. Starting on Monday,...
View ArticleAhead of the Agenda: The Week Ahead
Monday 7 April Finals: Action Hotels, Nasstar, Good Energy Group, Waterlogic AGM: XP Power Tuesday 8 April Interim: Matchtech Finals: InternetQ, Netplay TV Trading statement: Victrex AGMs: Porvair,...
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