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If you're scrolling through your phone or catching up with the news at your desk over lunch, you're continuing a fine workplace tradition.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
16.12.2025

Bayeux Tapestry was mealtime reading for medieval monks, claims Bristol professor

If you’re scrolling through your phone or catching up with the news at your desk over lunch, you’re continuing a fine workplace tradition. According to Bristol University history professor Benjamin Pohl, the Bayeux Tapestry could originally have been designed […]

Swindon & Wiltshire News
16.12.2025

Nationwide CEO named new Women in Finance champion

The CEO of Swindon-based building society Nationwide has been appointed as the new Women in Finance champion by the chancellor of the exchequer, Rachel Reeves. Dame Debbie Crosbie succeeds Aviva CEO Dame Amanda Blanc, whose tenure saw senior female […]

A stronger rise in business activity has been reported across the South West as sales continued to increase and confidence improved.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
09.12.2025

South West business activity growth hit three-month high in November

A stronger rise in business activity has been reported across the South West as sales continued to increase and confidence improved. However, sharply rising costs and signs of excess capacity led to a further reduction in staffing levels, according […]

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Artisan bakery Pipp & Co is once again expanding its range – this time into preservative-free breakfast cereals.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
16.12.2025

Artisan bakery expands into breakfast cereal with new range

Artisan bakery Pipp & Co is once again expanding its range – this time into preservative-free breakfast cereals. The Swindon-based bakery – which recently scooped a national award for its rhubarb and ginger jam vegan doughnut – is launching […]

Black Nova Designs named best web designer in Cotswolds

11.12.2025

Wiltshire Museum secures £8.5 million to move to new home

11.12.2025

Safety initiative aims to support Swindon’s night-time economy

10.12.2025

A Swindon marketing firm is expanding its team and taking on more clients thanks to a £25,000 loan from the South West Investment Fund via SWIG Finance.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
15.12.2025

South West Investment Fund fuels growth for Swindon marketing firm

A Swindon marketing firm is expanding its team and taking on more clients thanks to a £25,000 loan from the South West Investment Fund via SWIG Finance. Sara Witham (pictured) launched Evil Empire Marketing in 2019 in a bid […]

A Wiltshire-based manufacturer of personal protection gear for the military and emergency services has won an £15 million order from NATO.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
15.12.2025

Avon wins £15 million NATO contract

A Wiltshire-based manufacturer of personal protection gear for the military and emergency services has won an £15 million order from NATO. Avon Technologies’ defence division, Avon Protection, has received a new European order for the FM50 respirators and FM61EU […]

The Financial Conduct Authority has fined Swindon-headquartered building society Nationwide £44 million for inadequate anti-financial crime measures.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
12.12.2025

Financial Conduct Authority fines Swindon-based Nationwide £44 million

The Financial Conduct Authority has fined Swindon-headquartered building society Nationwide £44 million for inadequate anti-financial crime measures. The FCA says the mutual had ineffective systems for keeping up-to-date due diligence and risk assessments for all its personal current account […]

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Forecasting the year ahead is the theme of the first Swindon Chamber of Commerce meeting of 2026.

Swindon & Wiltshire Events
03.12.2025

Chamber to kick off 2026 with forecast for year ahead

Forecasting the year ahead is the theme of the first Swindon Chamber of Commerce meeting of 2026. The event features a keynote presentation from Janet Mui, head of market analysis at RBC Brewin Dolphin, who will share expert insights […]

Business coach to speak at charity breakfast

04.11.2025

Mistermind event comes to Swindon this November

13.10.2025

Three Wiltshire entrepreneurs come together to revamp The Care Show

10.09.2025

Swindon & Wiltshire Events
18.11.2025

Workshop will help businesses harness power of AI

Swindon business leaders can learn how to drive innovation and efficiency by using AI at a free event next week. Nexus Business Centre in Swindon will be hosting an event led by George Cairns of Get AI Powers along […]

Business leaders in Swindon will be getting some exert advice on what the Budget means for them and their businesses at a Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce event on Friday, December 5.

Swindon & Wiltshire Events
10.11.2025

Swindon event to explore what Budget means for businesses and bosses

Business leaders in Swindon will be getting some exert advice on what the Budget means for them and their businesses at a Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce event on Friday, December 5. Experts from Monahans Accountants interpret the key […]

Swindon Chamber of Commerce will hold its final event of 2025 at the newly-refurbished nLighten Data Centre in Swindon.

Swindon & Wiltshire Events
05.11.2025

Swindon Chamber throws end-of-year bash at data centre

Swindon Chamber of Commerce will hold its final event of 2025 at the newly-refurbished nLighten Data Centre in Swindon. The event – on Thursday, November 27 from 9.30am to 11.30am – offers networkers an opportunity to connect with fellow […]

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A quiet corner of Trowbridge Railway Station has been transformed into a vibrant celebration of pollinators, thanks to a collaboration between the Bee Friendly Trust, TransWilts, and Great Western Railway.

Swindon & Wiltshire ESG
02.12.2025

Rail route is now a bee-line following nature initiative

A quiet corner of Trowbridge Railway Station has been transformed into a vibrant celebration of pollinators, thanks to a collaboration between the Bee Friendly Trust, TransWilts, and Great Western Railway. GWR has been working to create bee-friendly spaces across […]

UK’s largest biochar facility set to open in Wiltshire

18.11.2025

NSBRC launches Retrofit Zone to help homeowners cut bills and carbon

11.11.2025

Black Nova’s birthday bash raises cash for men’s health charity

28.10.2025

Swindon's Christmas Toy Appeal has received £500 worth of toys from the team at Wroughton-based financial planner Southby & Co.

Swindon & Wiltshire ESG
01.12.2025

Financial planners donate £500 of toys to appeal

Swindon’s Christmas Toy Appeal has received £500 worth of toys from the team at Wroughton-based financial planner Southby & Co. The annual appeal aims to help families across the town who may otherwise wake up to very little on […]

Wiltshire College & University Centre has been recognised among leading UK and Irish institutions at the 2025 Green Gown Awards, earning a place on the shortlist for ‘Sustainability Institution of the Year’.

Swindon & Wiltshire ESG
25.11.2025

Wiltshire College recognised at national awards for sustainability

Wiltshire College & University Centre has been recognised among leading UK and Irish institutions at the 2025 Green Gown Awards, earning a place on the shortlist for ‘Sustainability Institution of the Year’. Judges commended the College’s rapid progress and […]

Wiltshire’s largest independent non-profit solar energy enterprise, Wiltshire Wildlife Community Energy has committed over £37,000 to local community groups this year.

Swindon & Wiltshire ESG
19.11.2025

Wiltshire’s largest non-profit community energy group commits over £37,000 to local projects

Wiltshire’s largest independent non-profit solar energy enterprise, Wiltshire Wildlife Community Energy has committed over £37,000 to local community groups this year. WWCE’s dedicated Community Fund has approved 11 new grants in 2025, helping to fund pond dipping platforms for […]

People

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Swindon & Wiltshire People
16.12.2025

Nationwide CEO named new Women in Finance champion

The CEO of Swindon-based building society Nationwide has been appointed as the new Women in Finance champion by the chancellor of the exchequer, Rachel Reeves. Dame Debbie Crosbie succeeds Aviva CEO Dame Amanda Blanc, whose tenure saw senior female […]

Accountancy firm partner appointed president of networking group

01.12.2025

Swindon recruitment firm celebrates national award success

25.11.2025

Winners of Tech South West Awards 2025 revealed

20.11.2025

Wiltshire & Swindon Community Foundation has appointed Mark Barnett as its new chair of trustees, along with two vice chairs and four new board members.

Swindon & Wiltshire People
10.12.2025

Wiltshire & Swindon Community Foundation announces new chair of trustees

Wiltshire & Swindon Community Foundation has appointed Mark Barnett as its new chair of trustees, along with two vice chairs and four new board members. Since joining the Board in 2021, Mark has played an integral role in guiding […]

A new national awards programme has been launched to recognise the achievements of the best small businesses across the UK.

Swindon & Wiltshire People
08.12.2025

New national awards launched to celebrate small businesses

A new national awards programme has been launched to recognise the achievements of the best small businesses across the UK. The Best SME Awards have been created by Somerset entrepreneur Debbie Gilbert, who founded the Best Business Women Awards […]

Law firm Goughs Solicitors has strengthened its commercial and corporate offering with two key appointments, appointing Neill Pemberton as partner and head of commercial property and Rukshan Attapattu as associate in the corporate & commercial department.

Swindon & Wiltshire People
04.12.2025

Goughs strengthens commercial and corporate teams

Law firm Goughs Solicitors has strengthened its commercial and corporate offering with two key appointments, appointing Neill Pemberton as partner and head of commercial property and Rukshan Attapattu as associate in the corporate & commercial department. Joining the firm’s […]

Profiles

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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 […]

Charlton Baker

11.12.2024

National Self Build and Renovation Centre

16.10.2024

The Crown, Aldbourne

18.09.2024

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 […]

Swindon & Wiltshire Profiles
13.01.2025

Optimum Professional Services

Accountancy Legal Tax Optimum Professional Services, accountancy and law, is a groundbreaking company based in Swindon and Cheltenham, offering accountancy and law conveniently under one roof, to help business owners, individuals and families. With legal services, the specialist team […]

Experts

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While it might be a scary prospect, changing careers at 30 is quite common and could boost your career in the long term says Dan Barfoot, operations manager at CMD Recruitment.

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
11.12.2025

Changing careers after 30 could boost your career in the long term

While it might be a scary prospect, changing careers at 30 is quite common and could boost your career in the long term says Dan Barfoot, operations manager at CMD Recruitment. By the age of 30, you have likely […]

Could you fall into the quarterly corporation tax payments regime?

23.10.2025

Are commercial property rent reviews getting a shake-up?

21.10.2025

Businesses need to get ready for Employment Rights Bill – The HR Dept

15.10.2025

The House of Lords is blocking parts of the Employment Rights Bill that SMEs fear the most, says Peter Jones of the HR Dept.

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
04.12.2025

Employment Rights Bill: Delays and compromise

The House of Lords is objecting to parts of the Employment Rights Bill that SMEs fear the most, says Peter Jones of the HR Dept. After first appearing that it would steamroller through parliament, the Employment Rights Bill ran […]

HMRC has reformed the process for repaying the High Income Child Benefit Charge (HICBC), says Michael Blaken, of Optimum Professional Services

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
27.11.2025

All change for High Income Child Benefit Charge

HMRC has reformed the process for repaying the High Income Child Benefit Charge (HICBC), says Michael Blaken, of Optimum Professional Services HMRC has reformed the process for repaying the High Income Child Benefit Charge (HICBC), introducing a new, simplified […]

With Christmas office parties imminent employers must be especially mindful of their duty of care to staff, says Helen Imbusi of the HR Dept.

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
20.11.2025

Employee care is a year-round responsibility, not just for Christmas

With Christmas office parties imminent employers must be especially mindful of their duty of care to staff, says Helen Imbusi of the HR Dept. With rules being strengthened on employer responsibilities, looking after staff is more than just best […]

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Featured News

Bayeux Tapestry was mealtime reading for medieval monks, claims Bristol professor

Nationwide CEO named new Women in Finance champion

South West business activity growth hit three-month high in November

News

Artisan bakery expands into breakfast cereal with new range

Black Nova Designs named best web designer in Cotswolds

Wiltshire Museum secures £8.5 million to move to new home

Safety initiative aims to support Swindon’s night-time economy

South West Investment Fund fuels growth for Swindon marketing firm

Avon wins £15 million NATO contract

Financial Conduct Authority fines Swindon-based Nationwide £44 million

Events

Chamber to kick off 2026 with forecast for year ahead

Business coach to speak at charity breakfast

Mistermind event comes to Swindon this November

Three Wiltshire entrepreneurs come together to revamp The Care Show

Workshop will help businesses harness power of AI

Swindon event to explore what Budget means for businesses and bosses

Swindon Chamber throws end-of-year bash at data centre

ESG

Rail route is now a bee-line following nature initiative

UK’s largest biochar facility set to open in Wiltshire

NSBRC launches Retrofit Zone to help homeowners cut bills and carbon

Black Nova’s birthday bash raises cash for men’s health charity

Financial planners donate £500 of toys to appeal

Wiltshire College recognised at national awards for sustainability

Wiltshire’s largest non-profit community energy group commits over £37,000 to local projects

People

Nationwide CEO named new Women in Finance champion

Accountancy firm partner appointed president of networking group

Swindon recruitment firm celebrates national award success

Winners of Tech South West Awards 2025 revealed

Wiltshire & Swindon Community Foundation announces new chair of trustees

New national awards launched to celebrate small businesses

Goughs strengthens commercial and corporate teams

Profiles

CMD Recruitment

Charlton Baker

National Self Build and Renovation Centre

The Crown, Aldbourne

Southby & Co. Financial Planning

Jazzbones Creative

Optimum Professional Services

Experts

Changing careers after 30 could boost your career in the long term

Could you fall into the quarterly corporation tax payments regime?

Are commercial property rent reviews getting a shake-up?

Businesses need to get ready for Employment Rights Bill – The HR Dept

Employment Rights Bill: Delays and compromise

All change for High Income Child Benefit Charge

Employee care is a year-round responsibility, not just for Christmas

Uncategorized

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