Expert opinion: New rules on Capital Gains Tax on second homes may catch out property investors

on 30 October 2019.

If you own a second home, are a landlord or a property investor, you should be aware of a new ruling that comes into force in April next year, affecting Capital Gains Tax on second homes.

Currently, if as a UK resident you sell a property where Capital Gains Tax

Manufacturer thinks outside the box with new product launch

on 29 October 2019.

Packaging and materials handling specialist GWP Correx have announced the launch of a new returnable packaging system, which aims to cut the waste created by single-use cardboard boxes.

The Rapitainer system – manufactured from durable Correx plastic – is targeted at businesses using high volumes of standard corrugated cardboard packaging.

Plumbing firm taps into young potential

on 29 October 2019.

Teenagers Jack Head and Josh Lamb have joined the team at John Williams Heating Services Ltd as the company’s latest apprentices.

Josh, 18 and Jack, 17 have both just completed NVQ Level 1 in plumbing and are now working on the job at the Chippenham-based company and are being mentored

Honda task force insists it is "working behind the scenes" to help employees

on 28 October 2019.

The task force charged with helping the 3,500 Honda workers who will lose their jobs after the Swindon manufacturing plant closes in 2021 has insisted it is "working behind the scenes".

A lengthy statement, issued on Friday, seems to have been made to address concerns that the task force has,

School adopts local author’s publication in textbook manoeuvre

on 29 October 2019.

A Swindon author’s latest book about the town has proved a class act for one local school, which is now using it as a teaching resource.

Penned by Angela Atkinson and published earlier this year, Swindon in 50 Buildings is being used as a teaching resource by staff at Nythe

Chippenham BID to be scrapped after business vote against renewal

on 28 October 2019.

Chippenham's Business Improvement District is to be scrapped after businesses in the town voted not to renew its contract.

After four weeks of polling, 199 of the 387 eligible businesses cast a vote, with 105 voting against renewal and 94 voting in favour.

The result means that the BID will

Packaging firm launches academy for university students

on 28 October 2019.

Eight third year university students have begun their internships with the newly-developed Wasdell Academy in Swindon.

The students will spend a year with Wasdell – Europe’s largest independent specialist manufacturing partner to the pharmaceutical and nutritional industries – shadowing senior staff and attending masterclasses delivered by specialists across the Wasdell