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Swindon & Wiltshire News
16.03.2023

Did Spring Budget put a spring in the step of the business world?

Join Business Biscuit’s Experts for analysis of the government’s Spring Budget 2023. The chancellor of the exchequer Jeremy Hunt delivered his 2023 Spring Budget yesterday (Wednesday) with much-trailed help for working parents and incentives for the early-retired to return […]

Swindon & Wiltshire News
15.03.2023

Bristol trailblazers among 50 entrepreneurs backed by Innovate UK

Fifty of the UK’s leading women entrepreneurs – including three from Bristol – have been backed by Innovate UK for game-changing ideas. From a robotics company building multi-grip bionic arms for amputees and a research platform to better understand […]

Swindon & Wiltshire News
14.03.2023

Late payments are stifling small businesses, says FSB

Late payments are stifling small businesses, according to a new report by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB). The FSB says its report, Time is Money: The Case for Late Payment Reform, exposes the insufficient measures in place to […]

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Swindon & Wiltshire News
21.03.2023

Automotive specialist Holman expands, creating 100 new jobs

Chippenham-based Holman, one of the world’s largest automotive specialist companies, is creating around 100 new jobs – with more to follow. The global company provides a range of services to the automotive industry, including vehicle funding and fleet management […]

Thames Valley law firm Gardner Leader announces four new qualifiers

16.03.2023

Turnover at Beard Construction back to pre-pandemic levels

16.03.2023

Team grows at Marlborough office of RBC Brewin Dolphin

16.03.2023

Swindon & Wiltshire News
20.03.2023

Hungerford Legal and Financial Centre launches Protect Your Business event

The Hungerford Legal and Financial Centre, which offers legal services, accounting and financial planning under one roof, is launching a new event to help business owners learn how to protect themselves and their staff. Protect Your Business will feature […]

Swindon & Wiltshire News
20.03.2023

Purpol Marketing hits jackpot at Las Vegas awards

Marketing expert Denise O’Leary of Chippenham-based Purpol Marketing hit gold, silver, and bronze at the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service held in Las Vegas. Denise, who was last year awarded an MBE for services to the construction […]

Swindon & Wiltshire News
16.03.2023

TikTok ban on UK government phones is ‘reasonable’, says BCS

National security concerns around TikTok for politicians and UK government employees are ‘significant’ and banning the app on government phones is ‘reasonable’, according to Swindon-based BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT. BCS was responding to a move by the […]

Appointments

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Swindon & Wiltshire Appointments
21.03.2023

BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT names new president

Gillian Arnold FBCS has been announced as the new president of Swindon-based BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT with a call for the industry to focus on increasing public trust in tech through ethics and professionalism. A past chair […]

PKF Francis Clark appoints chief information officer

02.03.2023

Novum Law announces two senior promotions to director as it strengthens its South West team

27.02.2023

Appointments at IT company Mintivo as it sets £10 million turnover target after 50 per cent growth in a year

21.02.2023

Swindon & Wiltshire Appointments
20.03.2023

Monahans appoints second new director in three months

Chartered accountant and business advisor Monahans has appointed its second new director in three months to join its fast-growing team. Alice Elsmore joins the firm after a number of years at leading accountancy firms, holding positions of associate director […]

Swindon & Wiltshire Appointments
07.03.2023

Commercial law expert strengthens services and extends Gardner Leader reach into Oxfordshire

Thames Valley law firm Gardner Leader has announced the appointment of Oxford-based corporate and commercial partner, Sally Addis. Sally, along with her current team, expand Gardner Leader’s reach and services into the Oxfordshire region. Sally has been advising corporate […]

Swindon & Wiltshire Appointments
03.03.2023

Thames Valley and South West offices of Leaders Romans Group promotes long-standing area sales managers

Wokingham-based corporate property services group Leaders Romans Group (LRG) has appointed four area sales managers to area sales directors. Matt Witney, Jon Hawthorne, Scott Caudwell and James Linder have each worked for LRG for over ten years: Matt Witney […]

Community champions

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Swindon & Wiltshire Community champions
16.03.2023

Swindon’s Bus Company supports the Big Dog Art Trail

Public transport operator Swindon’s Bus Company has signed up to support the Big Dog Art Trail, which will be taking over the town this summer. The firm, which runs 84 buses in and around Swindon, will be sponsoring one […]

Christmas tree drive raises £7,000 for Julia’s House children’s hospice

08.03.2023

Metro Bank stores become a safe space for domestic abuse victims

07.03.2023

Sports marketing agency Gift of Kit giving away £200,000 of kit to female teams in wake of Lionesses’ triumph

02.03.2023

Swindon & Wiltshire Community champions
16.03.2023

Fermoie announced as new headline sponsor of Marlborough LitFest

Interior design specialist Fermoie has been confirmed as the new headline sponsor of Marlborough Literature Festival, which takes place between September 28 and October 1. Fermoie was established in Marlborough in 2010, by Farrow & Ball founders Tom Helme […]

Swindon & Wiltshire Community champions
09.03.2023

Team GB and Persimmon team up to produce community challenge for schools

Team GB and housebuilder Persimmon Homes have launched Get Set to Build a Community, a cross-curricular challenge to support the development of employability, teamwork and decision making skills in students aged 11 to 14 across the South West in […]

Swindon & Wiltshire Community champions
09.03.2023

Mike has designs on fundraising for Wiltshire Air Ambulance

Fundraising is taking off for branding expert Mike Land of Swindon-based Nickel Design, who has pledged to raise at least £1,500 this year for Wiltshire Air Ambulance. Mike has started the ball rolling with a £150 donation, given in […]

Motors

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Swindon & Wiltshire Motors
15.03.2023

Škoda trials train warning tech as research finds almost 1,000 near misses between trains and vehicles in Britain since 2011

Škoda is trialling train warning technology after research revealed that there were 992 near misses between trains and vehicles at level crossings in Britain between 2011 and 2021. Research from the Rail Safety and Standards Board revealed there were […]

Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV hits UK showrooms

15.02.2023

MG HS named UK’s best-selling car in January

08.02.2023

Nissan unveils video games-inspired all-electric convertible

03.02.2023

Swindon & Wiltshire Motors
08.03.2023

Kia Niro is voted Supreme Winner of the Women’s World Car of the Year

The Kia Niro has been voted the Women’s World Car of the Year. Sixty three female motoring journalists from 43 countries chose their car of the year, with the supreme winner being announced on International Women’s Day (March 8). […]

Swindon & Wiltshire Motors
01.03.2023

BMW joins the hydrogen gang, rolling out a fleet of eco-friendly iX5s

BMW has joined the relatively short list of manufacturers with hydrogen-powered passenger cars on the road. The firm announced this week that it was launching a fleet of under 100 vehicles internationally “for demonstration and trial purposes for various […]

Swindon & Wiltshire Motors
22.02.2023

Hyundai Ioniq 6 named Saloon of the Year at 2023 GQ Car Awards

The new all-electric Hyundai Ioniq 6 has been named Saloon of the Year at the 2023 GQ Car Awards. The annual awards seek to identify the world’s finest vehicles, and this year the changing landscape of the car industry […]

Property

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Swindon & Wiltshire Property
21.03.2023

Phase two of Swindon’s Carriage Works nears completion

The second phase of works to regenerate Brunel’s historic Carriage Works in Swindon is almost complete. Thanks to £4 million from the Government’s Getting Building Fund, secured through the Swindon and Wiltshire Local Enterprise Partnership, unit 7 will be […]

Young entrepreneurs launch businesses at Chippenham’s Emery Gate

13.03.2023

Four lettings at Westbury estate as businesses clamour for industrial space

09.03.2023

Fresh hope for future of Swindon’s Locarno heritage building

08.03.2023

Swindon & Wiltshire Property
17.03.2023

St. Modwen Logistics outlines plans for two new warehouses near Chippenham

St. Modwen Logistics has revealed plans to deliver 450,000 sq ft of warehouse space at St. Modwen Park Chippenham, including the company’s largest speculative development in the region – a 342,000 sq ft warehouse unit. The development, which is […]

Swindon & Wiltshire Property
16.03.2023

Courier firm DX Group announces new depot openings in Bracknell and Swindon

DX Group, the Slough-headquartered provider of delivery solutions including parcel freight, secure courier, and logistics services, has announced the opening of two new depots in Bracknell and Swindon. The openings take the number of new sites opened since the […]

Swindon & Wiltshire Property
14.03.2023

Swindon Council agrees sale of former museum and art gallery for community-backed scheme

Plans to give a landmark building in Swindon’s Old Town a new lease of life have taken a significant step forward after agreement was reached on its sale. Swindon Borough Council has agreed to sell Apsley House, the former […]

Experts

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Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
15.03.2023

Make use of allowances and plan ahead for Corporation Tax changes

We’re nearing the end of the financial year, so now is the time to make the most of tax allowances and plan for the next year, says Michael Blaken at Optimum Professional Services. One major change being introduced from […]

Why UK workers need menopause protection, and why responsible firms should take menopause far more seriously

15.02.2023

Top tips for staying in love with your business

08.02.2023

Sole trader versus limited company: what’s best for your new business?

01.02.2023

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
08.03.2023

Cohabitation – your questions answered

It might seem unromantic, money-grabbing or pessimistic to obtain legal advice, but a cohabitation agreement can offer protection both when a cohabiting couple are living together and if they decide to separate, says family and divorce solicitor Natasha Miller […]

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
01.03.2023

Websites are not yesterday’s news – they are tomorrow’s opportunity

The internet is a wonderful space to do business, yet it’s very, very crowded so it’s imperative to understand how a business owner sees their business in the future so that steps can be taken digitally to get there, […]

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
22.02.2023

Twelve reasons why every business owner should have a pension

The earlier a business owner plans and saves towards a pension, the more they can look forward to achieving their personal financial goals in the future, says Dave Southby of Dave Southby Financial Planning When running a business, you […]

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Featured News

Did Spring Budget put a spring in the step of the business world?

Bristol trailblazers among 50 entrepreneurs backed by Innovate UK

Late payments are stifling small businesses, says FSB

News

Automotive specialist Holman expands, creating 100 new jobs

Thames Valley law firm Gardner Leader announces four new qualifiers

Turnover at Beard Construction back to pre-pandemic levels

Team grows at Marlborough office of RBC Brewin Dolphin

Hungerford Legal and Financial Centre launches Protect Your Business event

Purpol Marketing hits jackpot at Las Vegas awards

TikTok ban on UK government phones is ‘reasonable’, says BCS

Appointments

BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT names new president

PKF Francis Clark appoints chief information officer

Novum Law announces two senior promotions to director as it strengthens its South West team

Appointments at IT company Mintivo as it sets £10 million turnover target after 50 per cent growth in a year

Monahans appoints second new director in three months

Commercial law expert strengthens services and extends Gardner Leader reach into Oxfordshire

Thames Valley and South West offices of Leaders Romans Group promotes long-standing area sales managers

Community champions

Swindon’s Bus Company supports the Big Dog Art Trail

Christmas tree drive raises £7,000 for Julia’s House children’s hospice

Metro Bank stores become a safe space for domestic abuse victims

Sports marketing agency Gift of Kit giving away £200,000 of kit to female teams in wake of Lionesses’ triumph

Fermoie announced as new headline sponsor of Marlborough LitFest

Team GB and Persimmon team up to produce community challenge for schools

Mike has designs on fundraising for Wiltshire Air Ambulance

Motors

Škoda trials train warning tech as research finds almost 1,000 near misses between trains and vehicles in Britain since 2011

Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV hits UK showrooms

MG HS named UK’s best-selling car in January

Nissan unveils video games-inspired all-electric convertible

Kia Niro is voted Supreme Winner of the Women’s World Car of the Year

BMW joins the hydrogen gang, rolling out a fleet of eco-friendly iX5s

Hyundai Ioniq 6 named Saloon of the Year at 2023 GQ Car Awards

Property

Phase two of Swindon’s Carriage Works nears completion

Young entrepreneurs launch businesses at Chippenham’s Emery Gate

Four lettings at Westbury estate as businesses clamour for industrial space

Fresh hope for future of Swindon’s Locarno heritage building

St. Modwen Logistics outlines plans for two new warehouses near Chippenham

Courier firm DX Group announces new depot openings in Bracknell and Swindon

Swindon Council agrees sale of former museum and art gallery for community-backed scheme

Experts

Make use of allowances and plan ahead for Corporation Tax changes

Why UK workers need menopause protection, and why responsible firms should take menopause far more seriously

Top tips for staying in love with your business

Sole trader versus limited company: what’s best for your new business?

Cohabitation – your questions answered

Websites are not yesterday’s news – they are tomorrow’s opportunity

Twelve reasons why every business owner should have a pension

Uncategorized

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