Swindon & Wiltshire News 22.09.2023 Industry leaders to converge on city for Bristol Technology Festival The countdown to Bristol Technology Festival, the UK’s largest and most connected regional tech event, has begun. From October 9 to 13, locations throughout central Bristol will play host to this festival of tech with five days of showcases, […] Subscribe to Business Biscuit for the latest Swindon & Wiltshire News
Swindon & Wiltshire News 22.09.2023 Business organisations welcome interest rates freeze Business organisations have welcomed the Bank of England’s decision to freeze interest rates after 14 consecutive months of rises. In a surprise announcement, the Bank said yesterday (Thursday) that it was pegging interest rates at 5.25 per cent. The […]
Swindon & Wiltshire News 19.09.2023 Good Energy profits soar by 168 per cent, data shows Rising wholesale costs have led to bumper revenue and profit at Chippenham-based renewable electricity supplier Good Energy. Stock market figures published this morning (Tuesday) show revenue increased 45.6 per cent to £156.1 million in the six months to June […]
Swindon & Wiltshire News 22.09.2023 Business organisations welcome interest rates freeze Business organisations have welcomed the Bank of England’s decision to freeze interest rates after 14 consecutive months of rises. In a surprise announcement, the Bank said yesterday (Thursday) that it was pegging interest rates at 5.25 per cent. The […]
Networking group Professional Connections of Wiltshire celebrates fifth anniversary Read more 18.09.2023
Swindon & Wiltshire News 22.09.2023 The Future Smiths launches in Swindon with networking event next week The Future Smiths, a new community-driven organisation set up to advance entrepreneurship and innovation, has announced two initiatives aimed at aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners in Swindon and Wiltshire. In collaboration with Tech Spark Swindon & Wiltshire, The Future […]
Swindon & Wiltshire News 19.09.2023 Goodman Nash unearths significant savings for Wiltshire Museums Wiltshire-based property tax experts Goodman Nash have been doing their part to preserve local history in Wiltshire. The Devizes-based business has uncovered significant savings for four of the county’s museums, leading to substantial rebates and helping to reduce future […]
Swindon & Wiltshire News 19.09.2023 Good Energy profits soar by 168 per cent, data shows Rising wholesale costs have led to bumper revenue and profit at Chippenham-based renewable electricity supplier Good Energy. Stock market figures published this morning (Tuesday) show revenue increased 45.6 per cent to £156.1 million in the six months to June […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Culture 21.09.2023 Gaia, heavenly body in Bath Abbey, plus Chocolate Smash in Bristol Since humans first looked up to the sky at night we have been able to see the moon. But to see the earth on which we evolved, in its entirety, has only been possible since 1967. The view of […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Culture 11.09.2023 Bradford talks culture and community This article was to be entitled ‘the meaning of culture to community and business’ but that’s like saying ‘what’s the point of eating food?’ Over the years beleagured and chronically underfunded arts organisations have tried to show what montisation […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Culture 04.09.2023 White horse sculpture celebrates new beginnings at housing development A white horse sculpture has been unveiled at a development of new houses at Shrivenham, near Swindon. The 5ft high horse – inspired by the nearby Bronze Age white horse at Uffington – was commissioned by developer Bloor Homes […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Culture 01.09.2023 Heritage Open Days offer a chance to explore Swindon’s industrial past There’s a chance to explore Swindon’s industrial past next week (September 8 to 10) as historic buildings across the Borough throw open their doors, free of charge as part of Heritage Open Days. Residents and visitors will be able […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Appointments 20.09.2023 New head of sales and marketing joins SMARTech energy Chippenham-based energy efficiency firm SMARTech energy has appointed Jamie Standfield as its new head of sales and marketing. The appointment comes as the company looks to build its sales presence across the UK to support growth plans in 2023 […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Appointments 19.09.2023 Devizes law firm Wansbroughs takes on six new trainees Devizes law firm Wansbroughs has taken on six new trainee solicitors this month, taking the total number of trainees in the firm to 14. The six aspiring lawyers joining the firm’s training programme are Lauren Baddeley, Georgia Clark, David […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Appointments 19.09.2023 The Pursuit Agency takes on content marketing executive Digital marketing expert Rob Curtis, who founded Swindon-based The Pursuit Agency a year ago, has welcomed his first employee. Belle Brookes (22), who lives in Oxfordshire has joined the agency as a content marketing executive. She was previously freelance […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Appointments 11.09.2023 Wiltshire law firm Goughs appoints four new trainees Wiltshire-based law firm Goughs has appointed four new trainee solicitors – bringing the number of trainees in the growing firm to eight. Gemma Creighton, Megan Solomon, Caoimhe Edwards and Tabitha Stockham all joined the firm this month. Gemma joined […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Community champions 22.09.2023 The Big Dog Art Trail raises £165,800 for Julia’s House The auction of balloon dog sculptures that have adorned the streets of Swindon over the summer as part of The Big Dog Art Trail has raised £165,800 for Julia’s House. The auction took place in the Great Western Hall […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Community champions 21.09.2023 Goughs Solicitors seeks a new Charity of the Year Wiltshire law firm Goughs Solicitors is looking for a new charity partner to support in 2024. Every year the firm, which has seven offices across the county, works with one charity working within Wiltshire. The firm’s 2023 charity partner […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Community champions 18.09.2023 Beard Construction retains Investors in People gold award Swindon-headquartered construction company Beard has announced it has successfully retained its Investors in People (IIP) gold accreditation for a fourth successive time. The three-year accreditation is presented to companies that can demonstrate a clear commitment to its people, fostering […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Community champions 15.09.2023 Vocational grants of up to £1,000 from Wiltshire Community Foundation help young people follow career dreams Grants of up to £1,000 available from Wiltshire Community Foundation could help boost the education prospects and life chances for young people for families struggling in the cost of living crisis. The community foundation’s Vocational Training Grants are available […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Motors 20.09.2023 Volkswagen unveils the new Tiguan – now the world’s most popular VW Volkswagen has unveiled the latest iteration of its Tiguan – now officially the world’s most popular VW as drivers opt for compact SUVs over hatchbacks like the Golf. VW says more than 7.6 million buyers have chosen the Tiguan […]
‘Anyone’ or “Eeny One’? Honda gives launch date for its oddly-named e:Ny1 electric SUV Read more 02.08.2023
Swindon & Wiltshire Motors 13.09.2023 BMW introduces its longer-range, cheaper iX1 eDrive20 model BMW has unveiled its new, longer-range, cheaper iX1 eDrive20 model. Aimed firmly at the fleet market, the all-electric model uses a single electric motor, enabling it to travel further between charges than the twin-motor xDrive30 version – offering a […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Motors 06.09.2023 Mini unveils the next-generation Mini Cooper Electric Mini has said it is “reinventing an icon” as it unveils its next-generation Mini Cooper Electric. The fifth-generation Mini Cooper was unveiled at the IAA International Motor Show in Munich. It offers either E and SE output levels, offering […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Motors 31.08.2023 What Car? reveals its electric cars of the year What Car? has revealed the winners of its 2023 Electric Car Awards, with the Volkswagen ID Buzz taking home the coveted Car of the Year award. The judges noted: “There’s so much affection for the Buzz’s retro design that […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Property 22.09.2023 Swindon construction schemes and firms win at Building Excellence Awards A key affordable housing scheme in Swindon and Zurich’s new headquarters, Unity Place, have scooped a top title in the Local Authority Building Control West of England Building Excellence Awards. The awards, which are highly regarded by the building […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Property 21.09.2023 Self storage firm Cinch to open new facility in Swindon Self storage firm Cinch has announced it will be opening a 68,000 sq ft facility on Swindon’s Cheney Manor Industrial Estate. Due to open in late 2024 the facility will provide lettable space for domestic and business customers. More […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Property 12.09.2023 Praise for hero builders who tackled blaze as White Horse Housing Association welcomes first tenant at village development Hero builders have been praised for rushing to the rescue of an elderly homeowner after her thatched cottage caught fire. The builders, who were working on new homes for White Horse Housing Association at Hazel Green in Urchfont, spotted […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Property 12.09.2023 Backhouse launches new show home in Moreton-in-Marsh with four sold on the opening weekend Chippenham-based developer Backhouse has opened the doors to prospective buyers at its latest show home in Moreton in Marsh, Gloucestershire, and reserved four homes on the opening weekend. The brand-new development is an exquisite new residential area situated on […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Experts 20.09.2023 Protecting your business for 2023 and beyond – Dave Southby Financial Planning Life events can mean that a business owner’s financial future can literally evaporate without protection, advice and support says Dave Southby of Dave Southby Financial Planning. Running your own business is something which can be overwhelming, and time-consuming and […]
Don’t let marketing slide to the bottom of the priority list – Resolution Design Read more 09.08.2023
How to keep your business safe and employees healthy during the summer – BusinessWise Read more 02.08.2023
Swindon & Wiltshire Experts 13.09.2023 Are you feeling the September surge? – The HR Dept You may not have heard of the September surge, but you have probably felt it before, says Peter Jones of The HR Dept Swindon & Wiltshire. The ‘September surge’ is a relatively new term, used to describe an uptick […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Experts 06.09.2023 Five Business Tips for 2023 & 2024 from insurance expert Katherine Letten – BusinessWise Katherine Letten from A-Plan Insurance, who is a member of the not-for-profit business referral group BusinessWise shares her thoughts about business success and resilience for the next year. At A-Plan it’s our job to talk to businesses about how […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Experts 30.08.2023 About to hit the VAT threshold? Don’t delay in registering – Optimum Professional Services Businesses that are about to hit the VAT threshold should register ASAP, says Michael Blaken of Optimum Professional Services Businesses on the verge of reaching the threshold for VAT should apply for their registration sooner rather than later. HMRC […]