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A new strategy setting out the West of England’s approach to creating a more joined up employment and skills system has been approved by the metro mayor and council leaders

Swindon & Wiltshire News
08.06.2026

West’s Skills Strategy backed by political big-hitters

A new strategy setting out the West of England’s approach to creating a more joined up employment and skills system has been approved by the metro mayor and council leaders – backed by Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden; […]

Bristol-based e-Signature platform Signable has secured a multimillion-pound investment.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
08.06.2026

E-signature firm lands multimillion-pound investment

Bristol-based e-Signature platform Signable has secured a multimillion-pound investment. The funding from growth capital investor BGF will support the business in accelerating its growth, scaling its product offering, strengthening its go-to-market capabilities, and expanding from its established SME base […]

Award-winning construction firm Beard has retained its We Invest in People (IIP) Gold status, being commended for its commitment to leading and inspiring people, living the company values, and having a family culture of transparency and trust.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
08.06.2026

Beard Construction commended for its commitment to people and wellbeing

Award-winning construction firm Beard has retained its We Invest in People (IIP) Gold status, being commended for its commitment to leading and inspiring people, living the company values, and having a family culture of transparency and trust. The company […]

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One of Swindon’s oldest law firms has announced the relocation of its town centre office to modern new premises.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
08.06.2026

Historic Swindon law firm relocates to new office

One of Swindon’s oldest law firms has announced the relocation of its town centre office to modern new premises. Bevirs Law, which has had a presence in Swindon since around 1910, has moved its town-based team from Regent Circus […]

Cotswold Outdoor Group moves into ‘adventurous’ new Swindon HQ

02.06.2026

Wiltshire packaging firm plans extension to warehouse

02.06.2026

South West business confidence dipped in May

02.06.2026

HR consultancy the HR Dept in Swindon is bucking the economic trend and experiencing significant growth, despite the turbulent economic backdrop.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
03.06.2026

The HR Dept defies flat economy with phenomenal growth in Swindon

HR consultancy the HR Dept in Swindon is bucking the economic trend and experiencing significant growth, despite the turbulent economic backdrop. The HR Dept saw 24 per cent year-on-year growth last year. It is on course to repeat, if […]

Swindon & Wiltshire News
03.06.2026

Dream holidays don’t have to stay a dream, says financial expert

With summer just around the corner, financial expert, Dave Southby, of Southby & Co Financial Planning says your dream holiday doesn’t have to stay a dream. Operating out of Wroughton, Swindon, Dave Southby founded his financial planning business to […]

Military tech experts from Ukraine have visited the Swindon headquarters of drone manufacturer Tekever.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
02.06.2026

Ukrainian military tech experts visit Swindon on drone expedition

Military tech experts from Ukraine have visited the Swindon headquarters of drone manufacturer Tekever. Brave1 sits at the centre of Ukraine’s defence tech ecosystem, backing innovations that have been shaped by the realities of the war. Its international outreach […]

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The next charity networking breakfast from Swindon-based accountancy firm PPS will be raising funds for Willows Counselling, alongside a talk from emotional empowerment coach The next charity networking breakfast from Swindon-based accountancy firm PPS will be raising funds for Willows Counselling, alongside a talk from emotional empowerment coach Sally Stockreisser.

Swindon & Wiltshire Events
02.06.2026

Charity networking event to raise funds for counselling service

The next charity networking breakfast from Swindon-based accountancy firm PPS will be raising funds for Willows Counselling, alongside a talk from emotional empowerment coach Sally Stockreisser. Willows Counselling is a Swindon-based charity that has been supporting people’s mental health […]

Professional speaker to lead UK conference this weekend

14.04.2026

Sustainability show offers solutions to oil crisis

23.03.2026

Business breakfast to support pavilion project

26.02.2026

Swindon is to host its first TEDx event this month, with a host of well-known thought leaders.

Swindon & Wiltshire Events
01.06.2026

Swindon to host its first-ever TEDx event

Swindon is to host its first TEDx event this month, with a host of well-known thought leaders. TEDx Railway Village will take place at the historic Town Hall Studios, bringing together a mix of internationally recognised speakers and influential […]

Business professionals from across Swindon are invited to connect, collaborate and gain inspiration at the 2026 BusinessWise open networking event taking place on Thursday, June 11.

Swindon & Wiltshire Events
12.05.2026

Businesswise to host open networking event with entrepreneur

Business professionals from across Swindon are being invited to connect, collaborate and gain inspiration at the 2026 BusinessWise open networking event taking place on Thursday, June 11. The keynote speaker for the evening will be entrepreneur and former Who […]

The speaker lineup is being finalised for an intensive two-day event designed to bridge the gap between ambitious business owners and the national press.

Swindon & Wiltshire Events
28.04.2026

Journalist lineup revealed for Swindon’s No BS Media Summit

The speaker lineup is being finalised for an intensive two-day event designed to bridge the gap between ambitious business owners and the national press. Organised by the story-led PR consultancy Scott Media, the No BS Media Summit returns to […]

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Swindon & Wiltshire ESG
08.06.2026

Beard Construction commended for its commitment to people and wellbeing

Award-winning construction firm Beard has retained its We Invest in People (IIP) Gold status, being commended for its commitment to leading and inspiring people, living the company values, and having a family culture of transparency and trust. The company […]

Recruitment firm sponsors young boxer

20.05.2026

Designer Outlet raises £22k for children’s hospice

19.05.2026

Celebrity auctioneer Paul Martin gives thumbs-up to Tour de Trowbridge

18.05.2026

Swindon-headquartered building society Nationwide is installing life-saving defibrillators and bleed control kits across its 605 branches, while rolling out life-saving first aid sessions in Britain’s local communities.

Swindon & Wiltshire ESG
05.06.2026

Nationwide installs defibrillators and bleed control kits at all 605 branches in UK first

In a UK first, Swindon-headquartered building society Nationwide is installing life-saving defibrillators and bleed control kits across its 605 branches. Britain’s biggest building society, which now has more branches than any other banking provider after overtaking Lloyds Banking Group, […]

A Swindon-based public relations agency is lending its expertise to help a local peer-support organisation reach more people in need of a helping hand.

Swindon & Wiltshire ESG
03.06.2026

PR firm partners with Best Mates to help reach more people

A Swindon-based public relations agency is lending its expertise to help a local peer-support organisation reach more people in need of a helping hand. Scott Media has announced a 12-month partnership with Best Mates, a charity dedicated to offering […]

Swindon & Wiltshire ESG
02.06.2026

Charity networking event to raise funds for counselling service

The next charity networking breakfast from Swindon-based accountancy firm PPS will be raising funds for Willows Counselling, alongside a talk from emotional empowerment coach Sally Stockreisser. Willows Counselling is a Swindon-based charity that has been supporting people’s mental health […]

People

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Staff at West law firm Thrings have thrown a 90th birthday celebration for the man with his name above the door.

Swindon & Wiltshire People
04.06.2026

Happy birthday Mr Thring – staff help lawyer celebrate 90th birthday

Staff at West law firm Thrings have thrown a 90th birthday celebration for the man with his name above the door. And with 69 years of legal experience under his belt, Jeremy Thring still consults at the firm of […]

Three new hires expand private client team at Goughs

12.05.2026

Inheritance expert joins farming team at Wansbroughs

12.05.2026

Bristol, Somerset and Berkshire firms among King’s Award recipients

06.05.2026

Companies from Swindon and Wiltshire have been celebrating their places in the Best Places to Work list, compiled by the Sunday Times.

Swindon & Wiltshire People
02.06.2026

Wiltshire firms make the grade in Best Places to Work list

Companies from Swindon and Wiltshire have been celebrating their places in the Best Places to Work list, compiled by the Sunday Times. The list is the UK’s benchmark for excellence in organisational culture and employee experience, celebrating companies that […]

Bid support company Pipster Solutions has marked a major milestone after winning multiple awards recognising both its business performance and workplace culture.

Swindon & Wiltshire People
19.05.2026

Multiple business awards for bid support company

Bid-writing support company Pipster Solutions has marked a major milestone after winning multiple awards recognising both its business performance and workplace culture. The Westbury, Wiltshire-based bid writing consultancy was named Micro Business of the Year for the South West […]

Generational communication expert and speaker Alastair Greener has been shortlisted for The Business Book Awards 2026 for his debut book, Generationally Speaking: How to bridge the generation gap and communicate with confidence.

Swindon & Wiltshire People
18.05.2026

Communication expert shortlisted for national book award

Generational communication expert and speaker Alastair Greener has been shortlisted for The Business Book Awards 2026 for his debut book, Generationally Speaking: How to bridge the generation gap and communicate with confidence. The awards recognise business leaders and authors […]

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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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Does a sole trader need to be VAT registered. Michael Blaken of Optimum Professional Services explains the rules, pros, and cons of VAT registration

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
03.06.2026

Does a sole trader need to be VAT registered? – Optimum Professional Services

Does a sole trader need to be VAT registered? Michael Blaken of Optimum Professional Services explains the rules, pros, and cons of VAT registration Whether you’re a freelance designer, a local plumber, or an online seller, the VAT question […]

Navigating rising costs: a guide for business owners – Optimum Professional Services

30.04.2026

You can’t spell bias without “AI” – The HR Dept

23.04.2026

Why expert HR advice is vital amid rising employment costs

16.04.2026

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
20.05.2026

Five ways to get your website found by AI engines

Businesses wanting to get found online should take steps to make their websites AI-engine-friendly, says Jon Ladd of Swindon digital marketing experts Jazzbones. For decades, the goal of every website owner was to be ranked highly on Google. But […]

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
13.05.2026

Five million reasons to talk about mental health – the HR Dept

We need to talk about mental health – the leading cause of long-term sickness absence, says Peter Jones of the HR Dept. This week (May 11 to 17) is Mental Health Week. Mental health is the leading cause of […]

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
06.05.2026

Why salary transparency is no longer optional when hiring – CMD Recruitment

If you’ve advertised a role recently and been disappointed by the response, the problem might not be the role itself – it might be what you’re leaving out, says Dan Barfoot of CMD Recruitment. Candidates in 2025 and 2026 […]

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Featured News

West’s Skills Strategy backed by political big-hitters

E-signature firm lands multimillion-pound investment

Beard Construction commended for its commitment to people and wellbeing

News

Historic Swindon law firm relocates to new office

Cotswold Outdoor Group moves into ‘adventurous’ new Swindon HQ

Wiltshire packaging firm plans extension to warehouse

South West business confidence dipped in May

The HR Dept defies flat economy with phenomenal growth in Swindon

Dream holidays don’t have to stay a dream, says financial expert

Ukrainian military tech experts visit Swindon on drone expedition

Events

Charity networking event to raise funds for counselling service

Professional speaker to lead UK conference this weekend

Sustainability show offers solutions to oil crisis

Business breakfast to support pavilion project

Swindon to host its first-ever TEDx event

Businesswise to host open networking event with entrepreneur

Journalist lineup revealed for Swindon’s No BS Media Summit

ESG

Beard Construction commended for its commitment to people and wellbeing

Recruitment firm sponsors young boxer

Designer Outlet raises £22k for children’s hospice

Celebrity auctioneer Paul Martin gives thumbs-up to Tour de Trowbridge

Nationwide installs defibrillators and bleed control kits at all 605 branches in UK first

PR firm partners with Best Mates to help reach more people

Charity networking event to raise funds for counselling service

People

Happy birthday Mr Thring – staff help lawyer celebrate 90th birthday

Three new hires expand private client team at Goughs

Inheritance expert joins farming team at Wansbroughs

Bristol, Somerset and Berkshire firms among King’s Award recipients

Wiltshire firms make the grade in Best Places to Work list

Multiple business awards for bid support company

Communication expert shortlisted for national book award

Profiles

Wansbroughs

Optimum Professional Services

Charlton Baker

National Self Build and Renovation Centre

CMD Recruitment

Southby & Co. Financial Planning

Jazzbones Creative

Experts

Does a sole trader need to be VAT registered? – Optimum Professional Services

Navigating rising costs: a guide for business owners – Optimum Professional Services

You can’t spell bias without “AI” – The HR Dept

Why expert HR advice is vital amid rising employment costs

Five ways to get your website found by AI engines

Five million reasons to talk about mental health – the HR Dept

Why salary transparency is no longer optional when hiring – CMD Recruitment

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