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South West businesses have recorded a fourth consecutive month of growth, with stronger sales and improving confidence offering a welcome boost as firms head towards the end of the year.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
11.11.2026

South West businesses extend growth run as sales and confidence rise

South West businesses have recorded a fourth consecutive month of growth, with stronger sales and improving confidence offering a welcome boost as firms head towards the end of the year. The latest NatWest South West Growth Tracker shows the […]

Wiltshire and Berkshire law firm Gardner Leader has won a prestigious national award for its responsible business credentials, while one of its rising legal stars has been recognised on the national stage.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
11.11.2026

Regional law firm Gardner Leader lands national responsible business award

Wiltshire and Berkshire law firm Gardner Leader has won a prestigious national award for its responsible business credentials, while one of its rising legal stars has been recognised on the national stage. The firm took home Excellence in Responsible […]

Trowbridge-based meals provider apetito / Wiltshire Farm Foods is celebrating 10 years as an accredited Living Wage employer, underlining a long-standing commitment to fair pay and investment in its workforce.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
11.11.2026

Wiltshire firm marks a decade of paying the Real Living Wage

Trowbridge-based meals provider apetito / Wiltshire Farm Foods is celebrating 10 years as an accredited Living Wage employer, underlining a long-standing commitment to fair pay and investment in its workforce. The business, which employs around 2,000 people across the […]

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Swindon & Wiltshire News
11.11.2026

South West businesses extend growth run as sales and confidence rise

South West businesses have recorded a fourth consecutive month of growth, with stronger sales and improving confidence offering a welcome boost as firms head towards the end of the year. The latest NatWest South West Growth Tracker shows the […]

International demand grows for generational communication expert

09.11.2026

Phillips Medisize buys Chippenham site to power inhalation growth

05.11.2026

Wiltshire lands the Air Tattoo, as £25m economic boost flies across the border

04.11.2026

Less than six per cent of businesses have completed implementation of revised FRS 102 requirements

Swindon & Wiltshire News
10.11.2026

Just six per cent of businesses ready for major financial reporting overhaul

Less than six per cent of businesses have completed implementation of revised FRS 102 requirements, according to a poll by accountancy firm Azets. The changes, which include new lease accounting rules and a five-step revenue recognition model, took effect […]

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has visited Chippenham on Friday to officially open Siemens Mobility’s new £100 million Rail Technology Centre

Swindon & Wiltshire News
09.11.2026

PM visits Chippenham as Siemens opens £100m rail HQ and launches youth skills push

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has visited Chippenham on Friday (November 6) to officially open Siemens Mobility’s new £100 million Rail Technology Centre, hailing the multi-million-pound headquarters as a major boost for the Wiltshire town and Britain’s rail industry. The […]

Employers could soon be legally required to display salary information in job adverts, under Government plans to make pay transparency the norm and help jobseekers avoid wasting time on roles that do not pay enough.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
09.11.2026

‘Say What You Pay’: Government plans to force employers to reveal salaries in job ads

Employers could soon be legally required to display salary information in job adverts, under Government plans to make pay transparency the norm and help jobseekers avoid wasting time on roles that do not pay enough. The proposed ‘say what […]

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A Swindon accountancy firm is preparing for its final Business Charity Breakfast of 2026, having raised almost £9,000 and supported 23 charities and community projects through its popular networking events.

Swindon & Wiltshire Events
26.10.2026

Swindon networkers raise £9k for charity as last event of 2026 approaches

A Swindon accountancy firm is preparing for its final Business Charity Breakfast of 2026, having raised almost £9,000 and supported 23 charities and community projects through its popular networking events. PPS Chartered Accountants will welcome local business owners and […]

Thames Valley business leaders to get experts’ take on Autumn Budget

17.09.2026

Wiltshire entrepreneurs get chance to pitch to a real Dragon

09.09.2026

Founder to share ‘redundancy to millions’ success story

20.08.2026

Business leaders in Wiltshire are being invited to unpick the first Budget of Andy Burnham’s premiership at a special event in Royal Wootton Bassett later this month.

Swindon & Wiltshire Events
15.10.2026

SME leaders invited to unpack first Healey Budget

Business leaders in Wiltshire are being invited to unpack the first Budget of Andy Burnham’s premiership at a special event in Royal Wootton Bassett later this month. Chalkhill Blue managing director Chris Spratling and Purple Lime client director David […]

Wiltshire entrepreneurs now know who will be grilling them on stage: the “Get Investment Ready” Dragons’ Den at next month’s West Wiltshire Business Expo has confirmed its full panel, headlined by former BBC Dragons’ Den investor Nick Jenkins.

Swindon & Wiltshire Events
25.09.2026

Dragons’ Den panel finalised for Wiltshire expo

Wiltshire entrepreneurs now know who will be grilling them on stage: the “Get Investment Ready” Dragons’ Den at next month’s West Wiltshire Business Expo has confirmed its full panel, headlined by former BBC Dragons’ Den investor Nick Jenkins. Nick, […]

Swindon & Wiltshire Events
23.09.2026

TV’s Home Genie to appear at National Self Build & Renovation Show

TV property expert Georgina Burnett, known to many as The Home Genie, will be making a special appearance at The National Self Build & Renovation Show in Swindon next month. Georgina is a familiar face on TV shows including […]

ESG

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Swindon & Wiltshire ESG
11.11.2026

Regional law firm Gardner Leader lands national responsible business award

Wiltshire and Berkshire law firm Gardner Leader has won a prestigious national award for its responsible business credentials, while one of its rising legal stars has been recognised on the national stage. The firm took home Excellence in Responsible […]

Swindon networkers raise £9k for charity as last event of 2026 approaches

26.10.2026

Fundraiser delivers knockout blow for charity

21.10.2026

Community foundation hits £30 million grants milestone

15.10.2026

Swindon & Wiltshire ESG
11.11.2026

Wiltshire firm marks a decade of paying the Real Living Wage

Trowbridge-based meals provider apetito / Wiltshire Farm Foods is celebrating 10 years as an accredited Living Wage employer, underlining a long-standing commitment to fair pay and investment in its workforce. The business, which employs around 2,000 people across the […]

Twenty-one brave fundraisers took on fire, glass and the challenge of breaking an arrow as Society Without Abuse’s (SWA) Firewalk 2026 brought people together to raise awareness and vital funds to help end domestic abuse.

Swindon & Wiltshire ESG
05.11.2026

21 brave the blaze in aid of Swindon’s domestic abuse charity

Twenty-one brave fundraisers took on fire, glass and the challenge of breaking an arrow as Society Without Abuse’s (SWA) Firewalk 2026 brought people together to raise awareness and vital funds to help end domestic abuse. The Firewalk challenged participants […]

A new Mud Kitchen is helping transform outdoor learning for pupils at Southbroom Nursery & Infant School in Devizes, thanks to a £500 donation from Trowbridge-based meals provider, apetito.

Swindon & Wiltshire ESG
28.10.2026

Donation unlocks outdoor learning opportunities for pupils

A new Mud Kitchen is helping transform outdoor learning for pupils at Southbroom Nursery & Infant School in Devizes, thanks to a £500 donation from Trowbridge-based meals provider, apetito. The funding has enabled the school to deliver a key […]

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Law firm Thrings has appointed a new partner to lead the firm’s private client team across its seven offices.

Swindon & Wiltshire People
04.11.2026

Law firm strengthens private client team with new partner hire

Law firm Thrings has appointed a new partner to lead the firm’s private client team across its seven offices. Sonia Green joins from Moore Barlow, bringing almost three decades of experience in succession and tax law. During her career, […]

Chippenham founders shine at national awards

22.10.2026

Goughs retains national recognition for family and real estate teams

15.10.2026

Thrings appoints record 11 new partners in latest promotions round

12.10.2026

Letting agent Swindon Home Finders has been named best in county at the ESTAS Awards, while also taking silver in the UK Grand Prix for the best letting agent in the UK for tenant service.

Swindon & Wiltshire People
03.11.2026

Letting agent named among UK’s best after five national award wins

Letting agent Swindon Home Finders has been named best in county at the ESTAS Awards, while also taking silver in the UK Grand Prix for the best letting agent in the UK for tenant service. The Old Town-based agency […]

Digital solutions experts from SA Group have helped a Ministry of Defence team win one of the department’s highest honours for its work strengthening cyber security across the defence supply chain.

Swindon & Wiltshire People
03.11.2026

Wiltshire tech firm helps Ministry of Defence team win top cyber security award

Digital solutions experts from SA Group have helped a Ministry of Defence team win one of the department’s highest honours for its work strengthening cyber security across the defence supply chain. The Cyber Resilience Programme’s Supply Chain Security team […]

The first ever apprentice hired by social lender Acorn Community Bank have so impressed bosses that he has been made a permanent member of staff.

Swindon & Wiltshire People
22.10.2026

Community bank’s impressive apprentice is offered a full-time role

The first ever apprentice hired by social lender Acorn Community Bank so impressed bosses that he has been made a permanent member of staff. George Woollands, 19, spent two years at the bank, which helps people on low incomes […]

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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Real growth should create something: more profit, stronger cash generation, better capability, greater resilience, improved market position or more enterprise value, says Chris Spratling of Chalkhill Blue

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
11.11.2026

Is your business actually growing, or are you just getting busier?

Real growth should create something: more profit, stronger cash generation, better capability, greater resilience, improved market position or more enterprise value, says Chris Spratling of Chalkhill Blue. Growth is one of the most misused words in business. ‘We’re growing,’ […]

How to deal with AI grievances

07.10.2026

Why audit still matters for growing businesses – Optimum Professional Services

30.09.2026

Making Tax Digital for sole traders goes live – Optimum Professional Services

22.09.2026

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
04.11.2026

The six-month clock: redesigning probation before January

Probation is changing, and employers need to be aware says Dan Barfoot of CMD Recruitment For years, employers have had two years before new starters gained protection against ordinary unfair dismissal. From 1 January 2027, that window shrinks to […]

The law regarding sexual harassment in workplaces changes this week. Peter Jones of the HR Dept sets out what employers need to know.

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
28.10.2026

Taking all reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment

The law regarding sexual harassment in workplaces changes this week. Peter Jones of the HR Dept sets out what employers need to know. On 30th October, the law regarding sexual harassment in workplaces is strengthened to require employers to […]

Business owners risk creating dependency rather than genuine scale if their firm cannot function without their constant involvement, limiting both their own freedom and the company’s value to potential buyers, says Chris Spratling of Chalkhill Blue.

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
14.10.2026

Are you building a business, or have you simply built yourself a job?

Business owners risk creating dependency rather than genuine scale if their firm cannot function without their constant involvement, limiting both their own freedom and the company’s value to potential buyers, says Chris Spratling of Chalkhill Blue. There is a […]

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Featured News

South West businesses extend growth run as sales and confidence rise

Regional law firm Gardner Leader lands national responsible business award

Wiltshire firm marks a decade of paying the Real Living Wage

News

South West businesses extend growth run as sales and confidence rise

International demand grows for generational communication expert

Phillips Medisize buys Chippenham site to power inhalation growth

Wiltshire lands the Air Tattoo, as £25m economic boost flies across the border

Just six per cent of businesses ready for major financial reporting overhaul

PM visits Chippenham as Siemens opens £100m rail HQ and launches youth skills push

‘Say What You Pay’: Government plans to force employers to reveal salaries in job ads

Events

Swindon networkers raise £9k for charity as last event of 2026 approaches

Thames Valley business leaders to get experts’ take on Autumn Budget

Wiltshire entrepreneurs get chance to pitch to a real Dragon

Founder to share ‘redundancy to millions’ success story

SME leaders invited to unpack first Healey Budget

Dragons’ Den panel finalised for Wiltshire expo

TV’s Home Genie to appear at National Self Build & Renovation Show

ESG

Regional law firm Gardner Leader lands national responsible business award

Swindon networkers raise £9k for charity as last event of 2026 approaches

Fundraiser delivers knockout blow for charity

Community foundation hits £30 million grants milestone

Wiltshire firm marks a decade of paying the Real Living Wage

21 brave the blaze in aid of Swindon’s domestic abuse charity

Donation unlocks outdoor learning opportunities for pupils

People

Law firm strengthens private client team with new partner hire

Chippenham founders shine at national awards

Goughs retains national recognition for family and real estate teams

Thrings appoints record 11 new partners in latest promotions round

Letting agent named among UK’s best after five national award wins

Wiltshire tech firm helps Ministry of Defence team win top cyber security award

Community bank’s impressive apprentice is offered a full-time role

Profiles

Wansbroughs

Optimum Professional Services

Charlton Baker

National Self Build and Renovation Centre

CMD Recruitment

Southby & Co. Financial Planning

Jazzbones Creative

Experts

Is your business actually growing, or are you just getting busier?

How to deal with AI grievances

Why audit still matters for growing businesses – Optimum Professional Services

Making Tax Digital for sole traders goes live – Optimum Professional Services

The six-month clock: redesigning probation before January

Taking all reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment

Are you building a business, or have you simply built yourself a job?

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