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Business activity in the South West is showing tentative signs of improvement, but remains patchy as consumer weakness and a slumping property market offset gains in exports and some business services, according to the Bank of England’s latest Regional Agents’ summary.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
14.09.2026

SW business activity shows signs of improvement – Bank of England

Business activity in the South West is showing tentative signs of improvement, but remains patchy as consumer weakness and a slumping property market offset gains in exports and some business services, according to the Bank of England’s latest Regional […]

New research from NatWest has highlighted the South West's strength as one of the UK's leading centres for innovation, entrepreneurship and high-growth businesses, while identifying a significant opportunity to create even more jobs and investment across the region.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
14.09.2026

South West helping drive the UK’s innovation economy, new research finds

New research from NatWest has highlighted the South West’s strength as one of the UK’s leading centres for innovation, entrepreneurship and high-growth businesses, while identifying a significant opportunity to create even more jobs and investment across the region. The […]

Private investigator Charles Land is warning proposed changes to family law could make proving who is living with whom increasingly important when unmarried couples split up and subsequent financial claims are made.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
14.09.2026

PI warns law change could put cohabiting couples under greater scrutiny

Private investigator Charles Land is warning proposed changes to family law could make proving who is living with whom increasingly important when unmarried couples split up and subsequent financial claims are made. Charles, founder of the Wiltshire-based private investigation […]

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Swindon & Wiltshire News
14.09.2026

SW business activity shows signs of improvement – Bank of England

Business activity in the South West is showing tentative signs of improvement, but remains patchy as consumer weakness and a slumping property market offset gains in exports and some business services, according to the Bank of England’s latest Regional […]

Construction begins on £100 million Kitchen West facility

10.09.2026

Economic growth hits six-month high in South West

09.09.2026

£6 million expansion of college campus announced

09.09.2026

Swindon & Wiltshire News
14.09.2026

South West helping drive the UK’s innovation economy, new research finds

New research from NatWest has highlighted the South West’s strength as one of the UK’s leading centres for innovation, entrepreneurship and high-growth businesses, while identifying a significant opportunity to create even more jobs and investment across the region. The […]

Swindon & Wiltshire News
14.09.2026

PI warns law change could put cohabiting couples under greater scrutiny

Private investigator Charles Land is warning proposed changes to family law could make proving who is living with whom increasingly important when unmarried couples split up and subsequent financial claims are made. Charles, founder of the Wiltshire-based private investigation […]

A proposed £45 million entertainment venue in Swindon town centre is in serious doubt following a change in council leadership at May’s local elections.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
11.09.2026

Swindon’s £45 million state-of-the-art venue plan in doubt

A proposed £45 million entertainment venue in Swindon town centre is in serious doubt following a change in council leadership at May’s local elections. Business leaders had flagged the proposed entertainment venue as a potential catalyst for regenerating central […]

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Wiltshire entrepreneurs are being given the chance to pitch their idea to a real Dragon.

Swindon & Wiltshire Events
09.09.2026

Wiltshire entrepreneurs get chance to pitch to a real Dragon

Wiltshire entrepreneurs are being given the chance to pitch their idea to a real Dragon. Moonpig founder and Wiltshire resident Nick Jenkins, who was a Dragon for two series of the BBC show between 2015 and 2017 will be […]

Trowbridge Chamber announces new West Wiltshire Expo

09.07.2026

Thames Valley’s best businesses named at glittering ceremony

07.07.2026

Swindon’s first TEDx event turns spotlight on local ideas

06.07.2026

Swindon & Wiltshire Events
20.08.2026

Founder to share ‘redundancy to millions’ success story

The founder of one of the UK’s largest background screening companies will take to the stage in Swindon this November to share the lessons she’s learnt from building a business from scratch into a multi-million-pound company. Rachel Bedgood, who […]

Top-rate energy performance is “no longer a niche ambition” in an age of spiralling energy bills, according to the UK's only permanent venue dedicated to independent homebuilding, self-build and renovation advice and support, which is based in Swindon.

Swindon & Wiltshire Events
14.08.2026

Energy efficiency no longer a ‘nice to have’ as bills spiral, says NSBRC

Top-rate energy performance is “no longer a niche ambition” in an age of spiralling energy bills, according to the UK’s only permanent venue dedicated to independent homebuilding, self-build and renovation advice and support, which is based in Swindon. The […]

PR expert Fiona Scott has been announced as the leader of a new Cotswold Networking group in Royal Wootton Bassett, which will launch this September.

Swindon & Wiltshire Events
30.07.2026

PR expert takes reins of new networking group for Royal Wootton Bassett

PR expert Fiona Scott has been announced as the leader of a new Cotswold Networking group in Royal Wootton Bassett, which will launch this September. The expansion marks the ninth group for the thriving Cotswold Networking, bringing its successful, […]

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Wroughton-based financial advisers Southby & Co are taking on their next fundraising challenge by running Swindon’s Half Marathon for child bereavement charity, Wiltshire Treehouse.

Swindon & Wiltshire ESG
09.09.2026

Southby & Co plan a September of fundraising

Wroughton-based financial advisers Southby & Co are taking on their next fundraising challenge by running Swindon’s Half Marathon for child bereavement charity, Wiltshire Treehouse. At the start of 2026, Southby & Co Financial Planning announced their charity of the […]

Marathon-a-day charity trek will take Swindon estate agent all the way to Woolacombe

18.08.2026

Best Mates raise £20k on bike ride to Brussels

18.08.2026

Wiltshire IT firm becomes a B-Corp

18.08.2026

Swindon & Wiltshire ESG
08.09.2026

Shipment from book charity’s Swindon warehouse supports readers in Sudan

Book Aid International is sending 18,000 brand-new books to Sudan, supporting students and researchers whose access to learning has been devastated by war. Partners receiving books are the University of Khartoum, the Sudan Academic Libraries Initiative and Windle Trust […]

South West housebuilder Newland Homes is calling for the long-term running costs of a property to play a greater role in discussions about housing affordability.

Swindon & Wiltshire ESG
26.08.2026

Housebuilder warns of rocketing costs for inefficient homes

South West housebuilder Newland Homes is calling for the long-term running costs of a property to play a greater role in discussions about housing affordability. The call comes as Ofgem today (Tuesday) announced that the energy price cap will […]

Wiltshire-headquartered meals provider apetito has donated close to 200 solar panels to Energy Garden, London’s largest community energy organisation, helping to power a new green community space designed to bring people together through creative and educational activities and granting access to clean, community-owned energy.

Swindon & Wiltshire ESG
24.08.2026

Wiltshire firm donates solar panels to London’s largest community energy organisation

Wiltshire-headquartered meals provider apetito has donated close to 200 solar panels to Energy Garden, London’s largest community energy organisation, helping to power a new green community space designed to bring people together through creative and educational activities and granting […]

People

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Property specialist Assetz Capital has continued its expansion in the South West with the appointment of business development manager Amy Salomon.

Swindon & Wiltshire People
10.09.2026

New BDO for South West property specialist

Property specialist Assetz Capital has continued its expansion in the South West with the appointment of business development manager Amy Salomon. Amy brings extensive experience from the new homes property market, having worked closely with developers, housebuilders and purchasers […]

Law firm FSM expands family team with new hire

24.08.2026

New partner for accountancy firm Albert Goodman

20.08.2026

Solar energy specialist appoints new CEO

18.08.2026

Wiltshire law firm Wansbroughs has announced the appointment of four new legal experts.

Swindon & Wiltshire People
09.09.2026

Four appointments at law firm Wansbroughs

Wiltshire law firm Wansbroughs has announced the appointment of four new legal experts. The appointments include two senior hires: Louise Hall, who joins as legal director in the firm’s corporate & commercial team, and Linda Blay, who joins as […]

Television antiques expert, auctioneer and jewellery specialist Izzie Balmer has joined the team at RWB Auctions in Royal Wootton Bassett, bringing more than a decade of industry experience to the growing Wiltshire auction house.

Swindon & Wiltshire People
08.09.2026

TV antiques expert joins Wiltshire auction house

Television antiques expert, auctioneer and jewellery specialist Izzie Balmer has joined the team at RWB Auctions in Royal Wootton Bassett, bringing more than a decade of industry experience to the growing Wiltshire auction house. Izzie, who is well known […]

The head of natural capital at Swindon-headquartered law firm Thrings has been named in this year's Environment 100, adding to his reputation as one of the UK's most influential environmental professionals.

Swindon & Wiltshire People
08.09.2026

Natural capital lead named in Environment 100 list

The head of natural capital at Swindon-headquartered law firm Thrings has been named in this year’s Environment 100, adding to his reputation as one of the UK’s most influential environmental professionals. Run by the organisers of the Environmental Services […]

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Swindon & Wiltshire Profiles
15.07.2025

Wansbroughs

Established 1882, Wansbroughs LLP is a law firm based in Devizes, with an additional office in London. The firm has over 100 staff members, including approximately 20 partners. The firm is ranked in the Legal 500 for excellence in […]

Optimum Professional Services

13.01.2025

Charlton Baker

11.12.2024

National Self Build and Renovation Centre

16.10.2024

Swindon & Wiltshire Profiles
25.02.2025

CMD Recruitment

When it comes to recruitment, finding the right person is vital for both employer and employee. CMD Recruitment agency is Wiltshire’s leading independent employment agency with extensive connections and knowledge of employers in Wiltshire, Swindon and Bath’s job market […]

Swindon & Wiltshire Profiles
04.02.2025

Southby & Co. Financial Planning

Partners in your financial future Southby & Co. Financial Planning is a local company offering local financial advice both personal and corporate. The Swindon-based company helps provide financial peace of mind with a friendly, down-to-earth approach to protect the […]

Swindon & Wiltshire Profiles
27.01.2025

Jazzbones Creative

Jazzbones — turning trust into tangible results Jazzbones Creative is a digital marketing agency bringing big name and local brands to the fore. Jazzbones specialises in logos, visual identity, branding, digital marketing strategies and impactful and functional websites which […]

Experts

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Big changes are on the horizon for self-assessment. HMRC has launched a new consultation on ‘timely payments’, detailing plans that could see those in self-assessment, who also have PAYE income, moved away from the traditional January and July deadlines.

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
09.09.2026

HMRC plans to move tax closer to payday – Optimum Professional Services

If you are employed but also have other income – such as freelance work or rental income – changes are coming to the way you pay tax, says Jon Lacey of Optimum Professional Services Big changes are on the […]

Tips for separated parents for smooth summer holidays – FSM Solicitors

30.07.2026

Why AI can’t replace real professional advisers – Optimum Professional Services

15.07.2026

Heatwaves at work – your rights and responsibilities

09.07.2026

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
02.09.2026

A brief guide to managing pregnant employees fairly – the HR Dept

Don’t let a pregnancy be a negative life-changing moment for your SME, says Peter Jones of the HR Dept. For most women, a pregnancy will be a wonderful and life-changing moment. At both a human and business level, care […]

Does a sole trader need to be VAT registered. Michael Blaken of Optimum Professional Services explains the rules, pros, and cons of VAT registration

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
18.08.2026

Is Flat Rate VAT right for your business? – Optimum Professional Services

If you want to cut down on paperwork, Flat Rate VAT could be right for you, says Michael Blaken of Optimum Professional Services. For many small business owners, VAT can feel like one of the more complicated aspects of […]

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
12.08.2026

Managing employees returning from maternity leave – the HR Dept

Business owners should seek expert guidance before taking workplace actions that could result in costly employment tribunal claims and reputational damage, says Helen Imbusi of the HR Dept. Navigating UK employment law continues to be a complex challenge for […]

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Featured News

SW business activity shows signs of improvement – Bank of England

South West helping drive the UK’s innovation economy, new research finds

PI warns law change could put cohabiting couples under greater scrutiny

News

SW business activity shows signs of improvement – Bank of England

Construction begins on £100 million Kitchen West facility

Economic growth hits six-month high in South West

£6 million expansion of college campus announced

South West helping drive the UK’s innovation economy, new research finds

PI warns law change could put cohabiting couples under greater scrutiny

Swindon’s £45 million state-of-the-art venue plan in doubt

Events

Wiltshire entrepreneurs get chance to pitch to a real Dragon

Trowbridge Chamber announces new West Wiltshire Expo

Thames Valley’s best businesses named at glittering ceremony

Swindon’s first TEDx event turns spotlight on local ideas

Founder to share ‘redundancy to millions’ success story

Energy efficiency no longer a ‘nice to have’ as bills spiral, says NSBRC

PR expert takes reins of new networking group for Royal Wootton Bassett

ESG

Southby & Co plan a September of fundraising

Marathon-a-day charity trek will take Swindon estate agent all the way to Woolacombe

Best Mates raise £20k on bike ride to Brussels

Wiltshire IT firm becomes a B-Corp

Shipment from book charity’s Swindon warehouse supports readers in Sudan

Housebuilder warns of rocketing costs for inefficient homes

Wiltshire firm donates solar panels to London’s largest community energy organisation

People

New BDO for South West property specialist

Law firm FSM expands family team with new hire

New partner for accountancy firm Albert Goodman

Solar energy specialist appoints new CEO

Four appointments at law firm Wansbroughs

TV antiques expert joins Wiltshire auction house

Natural capital lead named in Environment 100 list

Profiles

Wansbroughs

Optimum Professional Services

Charlton Baker

National Self Build and Renovation Centre

CMD Recruitment

Southby & Co. Financial Planning

Jazzbones Creative

Experts

HMRC plans to move tax closer to payday – Optimum Professional Services

Tips for separated parents for smooth summer holidays – FSM Solicitors

Why AI can’t replace real professional advisers – Optimum Professional Services

Heatwaves at work – your rights and responsibilities

A brief guide to managing pregnant employees fairly – the HR Dept

Is Flat Rate VAT right for your business? – Optimum Professional Services

Managing employees returning from maternity leave – the HR Dept

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