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Entrepreneurial drive has led to a six per cent increase in demand for start-up loans in the South West, according to the British Business Bank.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
03.02.2026

Entrepreneurial drive sparks growing demand for start up finance in South West

Entrepreneurial drive has led to a six per cent increase in demand for start-up loans in the South West, according to the British Business Bank. The British Business Bank’s Start Up Loans programme provided more than 1,000 loans to […]

Business confidence in the South West dipped slightly during January, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
30.01.2026

South West business confidence dips slightly – but hiring intentions rise

Business confidence in the South West dipped slightly during January, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking. But there was better news on the jobs front, with more firms saying they intended to increase staff […]

Swindon is to go head-to-head with regional neighbour Bristol in a bid to be the UK's City of Culture 2029.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
26.01.2026

Swindon to make bid for City of Culture status

Swindon is to go head-to-head with regional neighbour Bristol in a bid to be the UK’s City of Culture 2029. Representatives of the town’s culture businesses and organisations joined civic leaders today (Monday) to announce the bid. Although not […]

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Global uncertainty has led to growing demand for military and homeland security gear produced by a Melksham firm.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
03.02.2026

Uncertain world leads to record start of year for defence firm

Global uncertainty has led to growing demand for military and homeland security gear produced by a Melksham firm. Avon Technologies told its AGM – held at its Melksham headquarters – that there had een sustained demand for its CBRN […]

South West business confidence dips slightly – but hiring intentions rise

30.01.2026

Wiltshire employers urged to act as domestic abuse reaches crisis level

28.01.2026

Living standards in Bristol rise more than twice as fast as most of UK

27.01.2026

With National Apprenticeship Week approaching, a Swindon recruitment business is sharing a more honest view of apprenticeships, shaped by what it sees working with employers and candidates every day.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
03.02.2026

Don’t treat apprentices as a cheap hire, warns Swindon expert

A Swindon apprenticeship expert has warned employers not to view apprentices as a ‘cheap hire’. With National Apprenticeship Week approaching, Ashlea Fisher, founder and managing director of iRecruit4 is sharing a more honest view of apprenticeships, shaped by what […]

Swindon & Wiltshire News
03.02.2026

Entrepreneurial drive sparks growing demand for start up finance in South West

Entrepreneurial drive has led to a six per cent increase in demand for start-up loans in the South West, according to the British Business Bank. The British Business Bank’s Start Up Loans programme provided more than 1,000 loans to […]

A new furniture store has opened its doors at The Brunel Shopping Centre in Swindon, bringing an empty unit back to life.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
30.01.2026

Swindon’s Brunel Shopping Centre welcomes new furniture store

A new furniture store has opened its doors at The Brunel Shopping Centre in Swindon, bringing an empty unit back to life. Home Clearance Outlet, which specialises in affordable ranges of furniture, has taken over the old Poundland site, […]

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A PR event that generated more than £1 million in media value is to return towards the end of this year.

Swindon & Wiltshire Events
27.01.2026

PR event that generated more than £1 million in media value to return

A PR event that generated more than £1 million in media value is to return towards the end of this year. Swindon-based PR agency Scott Media has announced the return of the No BS Media Summit, which connects business […]

New Wiltshire venture urges people to ‘slow down, learn’ and escape’

18.12.2025

Chamber to kick off 2026 with forecast for year ahead

03.12.2025

Workshop will help businesses harness power of AI

18.11.2025

Swindon & Wiltshire Events
27.01.2026

Building Swindon’s Future will be topic of discussion at Business West event

A panel discussion exploring how housing, jobs, skills and education can be provided to ensure a bright future for Swindon will take place as part of the town’s Festival of Tomorrow. Featuring key voices from the business and civic […]

Swindon's popular Festival of Tomorrow is teaming up with the Science Museum Group’s Science and Innovation Park at nearby Wroughton for a new series of events aimed at people wanting to dive deeper into science and technology.

Swindon & Wiltshire Events
16.01.2026

Festival of Tomorrow and Science and Innovation Park launch new Hawking Building series

Salisbury is preparing to celebrate its 800th anniversary next year. In 2027 it will be eight centuries since it received the royal charter that allowed it to hold a weekly charter market.

Swindon & Wiltshire Events
13.01.2026

Salisbury sets out stall for landmark Charter Market anniversary

Salisbury is preparing to celebrate its 800th anniversary next year. In 2027 it will be eight centuries since it received the royal charter that allowed it to hold a weekly charter market. The charter, granted by Henry III, made […]

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Staff at Swindon-headquartered construction firm Beard raised more than £170,000 in 2025 to support five chosen charities across the south of England.

Swindon & Wiltshire ESG
19.01.2026

Beard construction raises a record £170,000 for local charities in 2025

Staff at Swindon-headquartered construction firm Beard raised more than £170,000 in 2025 to support five chosen charities across the south of England. Funds raised through their endeavours will support thousands of people in communities in the regions where Beard […]

Environmentally-conscious apetito completes sustainable ‘deconstruction’ of manufacturing site

08.01.2026

Rail route is now a bee-line following nature initiative

02.12.2025

Financial planners donate £500 of toys to appeal

01.12.2025

The team at Wiltshire-based financial adviser Southby & Co Financial Planning have announced their ambitious plan to raise funds for their 2026 Charity of the Year.

Swindon & Wiltshire ESG
19.01.2026

Award-winning financial advisers announce Charity of the Year

The team at Wiltshire-based financial adviser Southby & Co Financial Planning have announced their ambitious plan to raise funds for their 2026 Charity of the Year. In 2025 they raised £3,600 for CALM: Cancer and Leukaemia Movement, based in […]

Trowbridge-based meals provider apetito made its biggest-ever impact through its Staff Foundation scheme in 2025, donating a record-breaking £24,000 to a wide range of causes.

Swindon & Wiltshire ESG
14.01.2026

Wiltshire manufacturer made record community impact in 2025

Trowbridge-based meals provider apetito made its biggest-ever impact through its Staff Foundation scheme in 2025, donating a record-breaking £24,000 to a wide range of causes. The sum brought the total donated through the scheme since its launch in 2005 […]

Swindon-headquartered insurance giant Zurich is partnering with three Swindon charities in a three-year initiative worth £20,000 a year to each charity through its community trust.

Swindon & Wiltshire ESG
08.01.2026

Zurich Community Trust pledges £180,000 to Swindon charities

Swindon-headquartered insurance giant Zurich is partnering with three Swindon charities in a three-year initiative worth £20,000 a year to each charity through its community trust. The local partnerships form part of a wider commitment, with Zurich Community Trust investing […]

People

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Wiltshire law firm Wansbroughs has a new managing associate to the firm’s commercial property team.

Swindon & Wiltshire People
26.01.2026

Commercial property expert joins Wiltshire law firm

Wiltshire law firm Wansbroughs has a new managing associate to the firm’s commercial property team. Richard Bowater advises a diverse client base, including high‑net‑worth individuals, major companies, families, and entrepreneurs, providing practical, high‑quality advice tailored to their goals, and […]

Siemens Mobility appoints new joint UK CEO

15.01.2026

Business competition so good they’ll launch it twice

13.01.2026

Nationwide CEO named new Women in Finance champion

16.12.2025

Swindon & Wiltshire People
21.01.2026

Tributes paid to Swindon accountancy boss

Business leaders from across Wiltshire have paid tribute to Mike Lloyd, who was one of Swindon’s top accountants for more than 30 years. Mike passed away after a short illness aged just 65 on January 9. He retired last […]

Generational communication expert and long-time Professional Speaking Association (PSA) member Alastair Greener has stepped into the role of president of the PSA UK and Ireland for 2026.

Swindon & Wiltshire People
19.01.2026

Communication expert appointed president of national speaking association

Generational communication expert and long-time Professional Speaking Association member Alastair Greener has stepped into the role of president of the PSA UK and Ireland for 2026. His appointment was announced at the PSA’s annual Speaking Business Summit in Telford, […]

Swindon-headquartered retail giant WH Smith has appointed ex-Balfour Beatty chief Leo Quinn as it executive chair.

Swindon & Wiltshire People
19.01.2026

WH Smith appoints new executive chair

Swindon-headquartered retail giant WH Smith has appointed ex-Balfour Beatty chief Leo Quinn as it executive chair. He replaces Annette Court in a shakeup aimed at restoring confidence. He joins as the retailer grapples with the fallout from accounting errors […]

Profiles

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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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With business owners and professionals ringing in the new year, Sally Holland of PPS Chartered Accountants in Swindon shares her top five practical tips to support businesses seeking to start the year off with financial confidence.

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
28.01.2026

Getting your business finances right in 2026 – PPS Chartered Accountants

With business owners and professionals ringing in the new year, Sally Holland of PPS Chartered Accountants in Swindon shares her top five practical tips to support businesses seeking to start the year off with financial confidence. Self-employed are getting […]

Employment Rights Bill: Delays and compromise

04.12.2025

All change for High Income Child Benefit Charge

27.11.2025

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

20.11.2025

Now we’re well into the New Year, what plans can you put in place, in 2026, to help your business thrive?

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
14.01.2026

Get your business and finances ready for 2026 – Optimum Professional Services

Now we’re well into the New Year, what plans can you put in place, in 2026, to help your business thrive? Start with your business plan, and remind yourself that it is a dynamic, living document. This isn’t just […]

Employers cheering at the government’s U-turn on first day dismissal rights shouldn’t celebrate too soon, warns Helen Imbusi of the HR Dept.

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
18.12.2025

Day-one dismissal U-turn – don’t celebrate too soon

Employers cheering at the government’s U-turn on first day dismissal rights shouldn’t celebrate too soon, warns Helen Imbusi of the HR Dept. While removing day-one unfair dismissal rights from the Employment Rights Bill is good news, there are plenty […]

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 […]

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Featured News

Entrepreneurial drive sparks growing demand for start up finance in South West

South West business confidence dips slightly – but hiring intentions rise

Swindon to make bid for City of Culture status

News

Uncertain world leads to record start of year for defence firm

South West business confidence dips slightly – but hiring intentions rise

Wiltshire employers urged to act as domestic abuse reaches crisis level

Living standards in Bristol rise more than twice as fast as most of UK

Don’t treat apprentices as a cheap hire, warns Swindon expert

Entrepreneurial drive sparks growing demand for start up finance in South West

Swindon’s Brunel Shopping Centre welcomes new furniture store

Events

PR event that generated more than £1 million in media value to return

New Wiltshire venture urges people to ‘slow down, learn’ and escape’

Chamber to kick off 2026 with forecast for year ahead

Workshop will help businesses harness power of AI

Building Swindon’s Future will be topic of discussion at Business West event

Festival of Tomorrow and Science and Innovation Park launch new Hawking Building series

Salisbury sets out stall for landmark Charter Market anniversary

ESG

Beard construction raises a record £170,000 for local charities in 2025

Environmentally-conscious apetito completes sustainable ‘deconstruction’ of manufacturing site

Rail route is now a bee-line following nature initiative

Financial planners donate £500 of toys to appeal

Award-winning financial advisers announce Charity of the Year

Wiltshire manufacturer made record community impact in 2025

Zurich Community Trust pledges £180,000 to Swindon charities

People

Commercial property expert joins Wiltshire law firm

Siemens Mobility appoints new joint UK CEO

Business competition so good they’ll launch it twice

Nationwide CEO named new Women in Finance champion

Tributes paid to Swindon accountancy boss

Communication expert appointed president of national speaking association

WH Smith appoints new executive chair

Profiles

Wansbroughs

Optimum Professional Services

Charlton Baker

National Self Build and Renovation Centre

CMD Recruitment

Southby & Co. Financial Planning

Jazzbones Creative

Experts

Getting your business finances right in 2026 – PPS Chartered Accountants

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

Get your business and finances ready for 2026 – Optimum Professional Services

Day-one dismissal U-turn – don’t celebrate too soon

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

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