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Swindon & Wiltshire News
22.11.2022

Trade down across Bristol city centre as cost of living crisis bites

Bristol’s city centre businesses have experienced a decline in sales and revenue for Q3 of 2022, according to the latest new data released by Bristol City Centre BID and Redcliffe & Temple BID. It was a positive start to […]

Swindon & Wiltshire News
21.11.2022

Number of monthly company insolvencies increases 16 per cent to 1,948 – Evelyn Partners

Nearly 2,000 businesses went insolvent in October as the cost of living crisis begins to bite as post-pandemic support comes to an end, according to statistics published by The Insolvency Service and shared by Bristol-based wealth management and professional […]

Swindon & Wiltshire News
17.11.2022

Business leaders react to Autumn Statement

Spending cuts of £30 billion and tax rises of £24 billion are among the package of measures to repair the public finances outlined by chancellor of the exchequer Jeremy Hunt in his Autumn Statement this morning (Thursday). Freezes to […]

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Swindon & Wiltshire News
30.11.2022

South West confidence bounces back – Lloyds

Business confidence in the South West rose nine points in November to five per cent, the first positive reading this quarter, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking. The survey was conducted between November 1 and 15, before the […]

Jobs and wages boom comes to end as recession looms – report

28.11.2022

‘Prime minister’s plane’ and other aircraft parts to go under the hammer in the Cotswolds

25.11.2022

Mercedes dealer Rygor Group announces management buyout

24.11.2022

Swindon & Wiltshire News
29.11.2022

New scheme to enable disadvantaged young people to access careers in tech launched by BCS

A new programme to support young people from disadvantaged and underrepresented backgrounds to access digital opportunities, has been launched by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT. The programme has received a financial boost with support from global advertising technology […]

Swindon & Wiltshire News
29.11.2022

Great West Way marketplace hailed a ‘huge success’

The annual Great West Way Marketplace event has been deemed a huge success following feedback from international and domestic buyers, and VisitBritain/VisitEngland, who welcomed over 35 international and domestic tour operators at the recent Ascot Racecourse event. The Great […]

Swindon & Wiltshire News
28.11.2022

Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes in the West reveal contribution to the UK’s economic output

Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes South West built more than 2,400 new homes in the West in the last financial year – of which 604 were affordable – contributing almost £400 million to the UK’s economic output. That’s […]

Appointments

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Swindon & Wiltshire Appointments
25.11.2022

Goughs Solicitors adds two new members to residential property team

Wiltshire law firm Goughs has added two new members to residential property team. Victoria Williams (left) will be based at the Devizes office and Gillian Moore (right) will work from Chippenham. Victoria and Gillian both bring extensive experience in […]

Alder King elects new senior partner

10.11.2022

SsangYong Motor UK appoints Charlie Jones as dealer commercial manager for the South West and Wales

03.11.2022

Bristol Chamber of Commerce CEO to step down at end of year

01.11.2022

Swindon & Wiltshire Appointments
24.11.2022

Newland Homes creates new head of customer care role

Claire Fairchild has been appointed as head of customer care at South West house-builder Newland Homes. This is a newly created position for the company as part of its drive to put the customer firmly at the centre of everything […]

Swindon & Wiltshire Appointments
18.11.2022

SSGC accelerates its support for veterans with new appointment and charity drive

The UK’s biggest independent security guarding company, SSGC, is accelerating its support for ex-services personnel with the appointment of a veteran engagement director and its latest charity drive. Swindon-based SSGC has appointed Major (Retd) Pat Ralph MM to lead […]

Swindon & Wiltshire Appointments
10.11.2022

People Against Poverty appoints new charity CEO

Wiltshire-based humanitarian charity People against Poverty has appointed a new CEO, as the organisation looks to grow its operations to help more people who are experiencing poverty in the UK and abroad. Belinda Wadsworth has been appointed as CEO, […]

Community champions

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Swindon & Wiltshire Community champions
29.11.2022

Wiltshire Wildlife Community Energy launches new energy advice service

One of Wiltshire’s largest not-for-profit solar energy enterprises, Wiltshire Wildlife Community Energy (WWCE) Ltd, has launched a new advice service to help residents across the county reduce their carbon emissions and save money on spiralling energy bills this winter. […]

National Self Build and Renovation Centre signs up for Big Dog Art Trail

17.11.2022

Goughs Solicitors seeks a new Charity of the Year

10.11.2022

People Against Poverty appoints new charity CEO

10.11.2022

Swindon & Wiltshire Community champions
23.11.2022

Accountancy firm Haines Watts opens collection point for Swindon Christmas Toy Appeal

The team at Haines Watts Swindon have volunteered their office reception area in Old Town as a collection point for the annual Christmas Toy Appeal. In the six years the appeal has been running thousands of children from low […]

Swindon & Wiltshire Community champions
21.11.2022

Wiltshire Wildlife Trust opens new nature centre at Langford Lakes – with the help of The Hills Group

Wiltshire Wildlife Trust has more than doubled the size of the Brockbank nature centre at its Langford Lakes nature reserve near Salisbury – with the help of the Swindon-based Hills Group. The creation of a new café area and […]

Swindon & Wiltshire Community champions
17.11.2022

CMD Recruitment joins forces with football academy to provide free half term fun for children

Recruitment agency CMD Recruitment joined forces with football academy Future of Football in Melksham to offer children the opportunity to try their skills at football during the recent half term break. The football training was provided by Future of […]

Motors

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Swindon & Wiltshire Motors
23.11.2022

Ford launches V6 petrol version of Ranger Raptor pickup

Ford has launched the second generation of its European market-leading pickup, the Ranger Raptor. Developed by Ford Performance, the all-new Ranger Raptor is the ultimate performance derivative of the latest Ford Ranger. The biggest news for performance fans is […]

Lotus reveals prices and release date for its new SUV

26.10.2022

Rolls Royce unveils its first electric car

19.10.2022

Honda Civic e:HEV awarded Car of the Year 2023 by Parkers

12.10.2022

Swindon & Wiltshire Motors
16.11.2022

Electric Ford E-Transit takes top honours in annual What Car? Van and Commercial Vehicle Awards

The all-electric Ford E-Transit has been named What Car? Van of the Year at the consumer title’s annual Van and Commercial Vehicle Awards. Judges praised the E-Transit’s long electric range of up to 196 miles, its effortless acceleration, and […]

Swindon & Wiltshire Motors
09.11.2022

Recharged Heritage to offer Mini Recharged classic Mini EV conversion to the public for the first time

Bristol’s Recharged Heritage has opened the order books on its classic Mini EV conversion. Recharged Heritage replace the original petrol engine of a classic (pre-2000) Mini with a modern electric drive train. With two modes available from the 18-kWh […]

Swindon & Wiltshire Motors
02.11.2022

Hyundai announces Ioniq 6 First Edition pricing and specification

Hyundai has announced the pricing and specification of its limited edition First Edition Ioniq 6. Unveiled back in June, the Ioniq 6 is Hyundai’s eagerly-anticipated electric saloon – and the second model of the Ioniq all-electric-vehicle line-up brand. Priced […]

Property

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Swindon & Wiltshire Property
28.11.2022

Global transport software company Trapeze Group relocates to Chippenham

Trapeze Group (UK), part of the largest IT company in Canada, Constellation Software, have relocated to Bewley House in the heart of Chippenham. Specialists in creating software for transport logistics for the public sector, the company is part of […]

Private owner-occupier snaps up business unit at Cornbrash Park in Chippenham

17.11.2022

Planning application submitted to restore Grade II listed Trowbridge Town Hall

15.11.2022

Statera Energy’s newest battery storage facility enters commercial operations following funding from Santander UK and NatWest

14.11.2022

Swindon & Wiltshire Property
23.11.2022

Wadworth exchanges contracts with Backhouse to build 100 houses on brewery site

Devizes brewer Wadworth has exchanged contracts with developer Backhouse to build around 100 new homes on the site of its Victorian brewery. The brewer will be heading to a modern site in the town, after brewing beer at London […]

Swindon & Wiltshire Property
21.11.2022

Zurich Insurance opens one of UK’s most sustainable offices in Swindon

Insurance giant Zurich has opened of its state-of-the-art Swindon headquarters: Unity Place. The new building demonstrates Zurich’s commitment to Swindon where it has a long history as one of the town’s largest employers. It will play an important role […]

Swindon & Wiltshire Property
17.11.2022

Trio of offices comes to Marlborough lettings market with Huw Thomas Commercial

A trio of historic buildings in the centre of Marlborough have come to the lettings market with Huw Thomas Commercial. Wagon Yard is a group of early 19th century stables and cart sheds that sit just behind London Road, […]

Experts

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Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
24.11.2022

As rates rise, savers could be unknowingly walking into a tax liability

As interest rates rise, savers could be at risk of exceeding their Personal Savings Allowance as Stuart Coombe, chartered financial planner at Old Mill, explains. The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee recently increased the base rate by 0.75 […]

Should you go back to your old job?

26.10.2022

Now, more than ever, choosing the right kind of mortgage is vital

19.10.2022

The Top Three considerations for growing or setting up your business

12.10.2022

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
16.11.2022

Should you give employees time off to watch the World Cup?

There are many ways to ensure your staff can watch England’s work hours World Cup matches, says Remy Morland of HR Dept Swindon and Wiltshire The World Cup is about to kick off in Qatar and this leaves employers […]

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
09.11.2022

Should staff be given time off for the King’s coronation?

Do you have to give your staff a day off for the coronation of Charles III? It depends on your contracts of employment, says Remy Morland of the HR Dept Swindon and Wiltshire. An additional bank holiday has been […]

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
02.11.2022

Nine to five or 24/7? What do employee side hustles mean for your SME business?

As the chaos of the cost of living crisis continues, many people are turning to side hustles for extra income. But how do side hustles affect your business, asks Peter Jones of the HR Dept in Swindon and Wiltshire. […]

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Featured News

Trade down across Bristol city centre as cost of living crisis bites

Number of monthly company insolvencies increases 16 per cent to 1,948 – Evelyn Partners

Business leaders react to Autumn Statement

News

South West confidence bounces back – Lloyds

Jobs and wages boom comes to end as recession looms – report

‘Prime minister’s plane’ and other aircraft parts to go under the hammer in the Cotswolds

Mercedes dealer Rygor Group announces management buyout

New scheme to enable disadvantaged young people to access careers in tech launched by BCS

Great West Way marketplace hailed a ‘huge success’

Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes in the West reveal contribution to the UK’s economic output

Appointments

Goughs Solicitors adds two new members to residential property team

Alder King elects new senior partner

SsangYong Motor UK appoints Charlie Jones as dealer commercial manager for the South West and Wales

Bristol Chamber of Commerce CEO to step down at end of year

Newland Homes creates new head of customer care role

SSGC accelerates its support for veterans with new appointment and charity drive

People Against Poverty appoints new charity CEO

Community champions

Wiltshire Wildlife Community Energy launches new energy advice service

National Self Build and Renovation Centre signs up for Big Dog Art Trail

Goughs Solicitors seeks a new Charity of the Year

People Against Poverty appoints new charity CEO

Accountancy firm Haines Watts opens collection point for Swindon Christmas Toy Appeal

Wiltshire Wildlife Trust opens new nature centre at Langford Lakes – with the help of The Hills Group

CMD Recruitment joins forces with football academy to provide free half term fun for children

Motors

Ford launches V6 petrol version of Ranger Raptor pickup

Lotus reveals prices and release date for its new SUV

Rolls Royce unveils its first electric car

Honda Civic e:HEV awarded Car of the Year 2023 by Parkers

Electric Ford E-Transit takes top honours in annual What Car? Van and Commercial Vehicle Awards

Recharged Heritage to offer Mini Recharged classic Mini EV conversion to the public for the first time

Hyundai announces Ioniq 6 First Edition pricing and specification

Property

Global transport software company Trapeze Group relocates to Chippenham

Private owner-occupier snaps up business unit at Cornbrash Park in Chippenham

Planning application submitted to restore Grade II listed Trowbridge Town Hall

Statera Energy’s newest battery storage facility enters commercial operations following funding from Santander UK and NatWest

Wadworth exchanges contracts with Backhouse to build 100 houses on brewery site

Zurich Insurance opens one of UK’s most sustainable offices in Swindon

Trio of offices comes to Marlborough lettings market with Huw Thomas Commercial

Experts

As rates rise, savers could be unknowingly walking into a tax liability

Should you go back to your old job?

Now, more than ever, choosing the right kind of mortgage is vital

The Top Three considerations for growing or setting up your business

Should you give employees time off to watch the World Cup?

Should staff be given time off for the King’s coronation?

Nine to five or 24/7? What do employee side hustles mean for your SME business?

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