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Barclays keen to lend to manufacturing

11:00am Friday 3rd September 2010

Following the release of the manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI), David Goodall, Corporate Director, Barclays Corporate, Swindon said: "Despite a marked August slowdown in growth, UK manufacturing continues to climb back towards pre-recession output levels.

ICE wants Severn barrier scheme to stay

9:00am Friday 3rd September 2010

News that the government is likely to scrap plans for a Severn tidal barrage scheme across the Bristol Channel have been criticized by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) South West.

Moneyexpert.com launches new website

7:00am Friday 3rd September 2010

Financial comparison and money saving website Moneyexpert.com has launched a newly redesigned website making it easier for consumers to compare prices on everything from car insurance to loans, current accounts to utility bills and everything else in between.

Cornwall tops the high earners list

5:00pm Thursday 2nd September 2010

A new study of the most recent published accounts of local councils by GMB, the public services union, shows that Kevin Laverty of Cornwall County Council earned £238,800 in 2009/10 and that he was highest paid local council Chief Executive in the South West.

Alert from the Taxman over payrolls

4:00pm Thursday 2nd September 2010

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has issued an alert to employers who use its Employer CD-Rom to help run their payroll systems.

Drain doctor business blog

3:14pm Thursday 2nd September 2010

Drain Doctor Plumbing (www.draindoctor.co.uk) – the UK’s largest emergency plumbing and drain repair service – has launched a blog to help keep the UK’s drains flowing.

Swindon Fairtrade business lunch

1:00pm Wednesday 1st September 2010

Swindon Fairtrade Coalition is inviting local businesses to attend a Fairtrade business lunch this month.

Accessory Co opens in Salisbury

11:00am Wednesday 1st September 2010

A British businessman is bucking the retail downturn by opening a new fashion accessory shop in the centre of Salisbury and employing a full complement of professional sales staff.

£2,000 per room for Xmas at Whatley Manor

9:00am Wednesday 1st September 2010

Take a leisurely winter walk in the rolling Wiltshire countryside and pick up a treat in one of its picturesque market towns before curling up in front of a crackling log fire on a Christmas or New Year break at Whatley Manor (01666 822 888, www.whatleymanor.com).

Drop in car discounts

7:00am Wednesday 1st September 2010

New car discounts have dropped by over 12 per cent over the past 12 months, while most list prices have shot up.

M6 Toll - a costly failure

5:00pm Tuesday 31st August 2010

The M6 Toll in the West Midlands has been a costly failure and the Government should not rely on them to solve transport problems, according to a new report released today by Campaign for Better Transport.

ICE welcomes review into Ofwat

3:30pm Tuesday 31st August 2010

The Institution of Civil Engineers South West has welcomed Defra’s announcement that there will be a review into Ofwat’s remit.

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