Swindon & Wiltshire Appointments Tuesday May 21 2019 Nationwide CFO steps down as society announces strong annual results The chief financial officer of Swindon-based building society Nationwide has revealed his intention to retire. Mark Rennison, who has held the post for 12 years, will remain in post until a replacement is found. Nationwide’s chairman, David Roberts said: […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Appointments Tuesday May 21 2019 WH Smith chief executive to step down WH Smith group chief executive Stephen Clarke has announced his intention to leave the Swindon-headquartered firm after six years. He will be replaced at the beginning of November by Carl Cowling, the current managing director of WHSmith’s high street […]
Swindon & Wiltshire News Tuesday May 21 2019 Bassett Expo will return this autumn The Bassett Means Business Expo will return to Bowman House Business Centre, Royal Wootton Bassett on Friday, September 27 following a successful inaugural event last autumn. The business-to-business event gives delegates the chance to network, promote themselves, and see […]
Swindon & Wiltshire News Tuesday May 21 2019 Lawyers to offer free advice on wills and probate Solicitors from Swindon-based law firm Royds Withy King will be offering free advice on wills, making a lasting power of attorney, care issues, and what to do following a bereavement. The legal surgery will be held at Fig Offices […]
Swindon & Wiltshire News Friday May 17 2019 Businesses get a glimpse of the future with fibre broadband launch Swindon businesses were given a glimpse of the future at the official launch of the gigabit-capable full fibre network last night (Thursday). And the future, it turns out, is not that far away. Lead partner Excalibur, which hosted the […]
Swindon & Wiltshire News Friday May 17 2019 One in twelve in South West work from home – survey The South West has the highest proportion of home workers in the country, according to a survey published today (Friday), with one in twelve workers – 188,000 people – working from home regularly. The report has been released to […]
Swindon & Wiltshire News Thursday May 16 2019 Nationwide wins £50 million boost for business banking plans Building society Nationwide has received a £50 million grant to help it develop its business banking plans. The money was awarded by the Banking Competition Remedies Board as part of the latest round of handouts from the RBS bailout […]
Swindon & Wiltshire News Thursday May 16 2019 Drug company invests over £20 million in Swindon to develop medicines of the future Pharmaceutical development company Catalent Pharma Solutions has announced it is to invest more than £20 million in its development and manufacturing site in Swindon, creating up to 100 new jobs. The firm’s Blagrove plant is home to the company’s […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Motors Thursday May 16 2019 Motor technician named Suzuki Apprentice of the Year A motor technician from Cirencester car dealership Pebley Beach has been named Suzuki Apprentice of the Year, while a senior colleague from the firm’s Swindon branch has been named among the top technicians in the UK. Jai Gill (19) […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Property Wednesday May 15 2019 Building society acquisition is Swindon’s largest office space deal in 15 years Expanding building society Nationwide acquired the Trilogy building in Swindon’s Kembrey Park in a deal brokered by agents Loveday and JLL. The company has its corporate headquarters in Swindon, and recently announced it was moving into the business banking […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Property Wednesday May 15 2019 Swindon furniture frame maker invests in new workshop A Swindon-based furniture frame maker has invested in new workshop premises on the town’s Westmead trading estate after agreeing terms through Alder King. Established by owners Jon Carty and Jon Woolhouse, Frameco has been supplying handmade furniture frames to […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Experts Wednesday May 15 2019 Expert advice: Tenant Fees Act – landlords need to review their tenancy agreements New legislation designed to ban landlords and letting agents from charging certain fees to tenants comes into force on June 1, 2019 and landlords need to be aware of the changes to avoid falling foul of the rules. The […]
Swindon & Wiltshire News Tuesday May 14 2019 Honda confirms Swindon plant closure Car maker Honda has confirmed its 3,500-employee Swindon plant by 2021, saying that it could not identify any ‘viable alternatives’ following a period of consultation. The Japanese firm announced its intention yesterday (Monday) saying the closure would coincide with […]
Swindon & Wiltshire News Tuesday May 14 2019 Regional network of Intellectual Property professionals established IP Inclusive, a community of intellectual property (IP) professionals working towards more inclusivity in the sector, has set up a chapter in the South West. Founded in 2015 by four IP-related trade associations, the national organisation unites the IP […]
Swindon & Wiltshire News Tuesday May 14 2019 The Hills Group is official supplier to Armed Forces Day in Wiltshire The Hills Group has been named as an Official Supplier and will provide specialist recycling and waste management services to the Armed Forces Day event to be held in Salisbury from 28 to 30 June. Tens of thousands of […]
