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Innovation centre puts Swindon at leading edge for hi-tech gadgets
Brainwave-powered mini-helicopters, futuristic virtual reality gaming and state-of-the-art 3D printing and will be among the technology on show at a unique centre to open in Swindon this month....
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Monday 16 November Interims: Majestic Wine, Schroder Real Estate Final: Diploma Trading statements: FBD, Ithaca Energy, Keller, Taylor Wimpey AGMs: Tanfield, Transense Technologies EGMs: Impellam,...
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Soaring demand for flights from region prompts easyJet to base another...
Low-cost airline easyJet is to base a 13th aircraft at Bristol Airport next year as it continues to expand its route network. The airline, the UK’s largest short-haul operator, has launched nine new...
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Early stage funding secured for rural renewable energy schemes
Corporate finance firm Watersheds, which has an office in Swindon, has helped to fund an early stage, major renewable energy scheme with sites stretching from Yorkshire to Sussex. Watersheds secured...
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BT Openreach boss appointed new chief executive at Nationwide to lead it into...
Swindon-based Nationwide Building Society has appointed Joe Garner, chief executive of BT subsidiary Openreach, to succeed Graham Beale as its chief executive. Mr Garner, pictured, who has also worked...
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Two more Swindon firms sign up to support local schools in education programme
Foodservice group BaxterStorey and outsourcing company Carillion have become the latest major employers in Swindon to join a pioneering education programme in the town. The government-endorsed scheme,...
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UTC Swindon students to get in the fast lane by building their own sports cars
UTC Swindon, the town’s University Technical College, is giving its students a rare chance to build two sports cars during the academic year. All the parts and materials needed to assemble the Avon...
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Expansion on road ahead for ambitious Swindon delivery firm
Swindon logistics firm UK Shuttle has announced ambitious plans to move to larger premises in the town early next year and double in size over the next three. The 25-year-old firm, which employs 40...
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Trio of new appointments boost Swindon accountants Banks BHG
Banks BHG, the Swindon-based chartered accountancy firm, has taken on three new recruits. The appointments means Bank BHG, based in Stratton, now has a team of well over 30 staff delivering services...
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High Street shop unit bought by Royal Wootton Bassett Town Council
Royal Wootton Bassett Town Council has acquired a prominent retail unit in the town’s historic high street as it looks to maintain the high standards of buildings in the area. The unit in Merchant...
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Top travel industry award shortlisting for VisitWiltshire’s website
VisitWiltshire’s website, which was relaunched earlier this year, has been shortlisted in the UK travel industry’s leading awards for web, social media and use of technology. Now in their 12th year,...
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Swindon base opened by expanding self-storage group
South West self-storage firm UK Storage Company has opened its first base in Swindon, taking over a unit on the Westmead Industrial Estate. The firm, which has eight other outlets stretching from...
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Taxman’s use of Facebook to investigate tax cheats makes it vital that...
Chartered accountancy firm Monahans, which has an office in Swindon, is warning people to ensure their tax returns are accurate as HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) investigations become increasingly...
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Increase in workplace bullying leads to calls for Swindon firms to take action
Swindon firms are being urged to look at the way they deal with bullying in the workplace after a new study by employment advice group Acas revealed the problem is on the increase and that many...
View ArticleLogistics business launched by field marketing group infinite to expand its...
Swindon-based field marketing agency infinite Group has expanded with the launch of a new logistics division. The move is part of company’s strategy to grow and diversify beyond its field marketing...
View ArticleRecord mortgage lending triggers 27% profits leap at Nationwide
Profits have soared at Swindon-based Nationwide Building Society as the strong housing market pushed up its mortgage lending to record levels. The mutual lender, which employs 7,000 people across its...
View ArticleSurge in annual profits at Avon Rubber as key acquisitions pay off
Investing in innovation and strategic acquisitions has paid off for Wiltshire manufacturer Avon Rubber with annual pre-tax profits climbing by 19%. The Melksham-based group, which makes gas masks and...
View ArticleAutumn Statement 2015: Follow Swindon Business News for the best coverage and...
Chancellor George Osborne will deliver his much-anticipated Autumn Statement next Wednesday – and once again Swindon Business News will be the number one media outlet for authoritative live news,...
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The LAST WORD: Mike Lloyd, managing partner, Haines Watts, Swindon
Each week Swindon Business News gives a prominent member of the town’s business community the last word on our weekly e-bulletin. This week Mike Lloyd, managing partner of accountants Haines Watts,...
View ArticleAhead of the Agenda: The Week Ahead
Monday 23 November Interims: Bonmarche Holdings, Kainos, Mitie, Sirius Real Estate AGMs: Aeorema Communications, Just Retirement EGM: Mirada Tuesday 24 November Interims: AO World, Babcock...
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