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West accountancy firm PKF Francis Clark has become a B Corporation, joining a global community using business as a force for good.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
01.05.2026

West accountancy firm becomes a B-Corp

West accountancy firm PKF Francis Clark has become a B Corporation, joining a global community using business as a force for good. Certification marks the latest step in the accountancy firm’s ongoing efforts to make a positive impact for […]

Business confidence in the South West fell 24 points during April to 24 per cent, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
30.04.2026

South West business confidence falls in April

Business confidence in the South West fell 24 points during April to 24 per cent, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds. Companies in the South West reported lower confidence in their own trading outlook month-on-month, down 21 […]

Bristol University has been named as one of the best institutions in the country for producing business leaders.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
30.04.2026

Bristol University among best for producing business leaders

Bristol University has been named as one of the best institutions in the country for producing business leaders. Researchers from Capital on Tap trawled through LinkedIn to find the alumni who had ‘CEO’, ‘founder’, or ‘managing director’ attached to […]

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Swindon & Wiltshire News
30.04.2026

South West business confidence falls in April

Business confidence in the South West fell 24 points during April to 24 per cent, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds. Companies in the South West reported lower confidence in their own trading outlook month-on-month, down 21 […]

Fashion students’ rags-to-catwalk designs earn praise from charity and designer

28.04.2026

British businesses ‘need a bazooka’ to take on Trump, China and the effects of Brexit

27.04.2026

Hospitality group Butcombe has completed a significant refinancing deal supported by NatWest.

24.04.2026

A Bath- and Wiltshire-based law firm has gone into administration after a planned sale fell through at short notice.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
30.04.2026

West law firm goes into liquidation as sale falls through

A Bath- and Wiltshire-based law firm has gone into administration after a planned sale fell through at short notice. BLB Solicitors, which has offices in Bath, Bristol, Bradford-on-Avon, Swindon, Almondsbury and Trowbridge ceased trading today (April 30). In a […]

Swindon’s growing reputation as a centre for drone manufacturing was underlined at a major defence networking event held at STEAM Museum in the town.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
28.04.2026

MP champions Swindon’s growing drone industry at conference

Swindon’s growing reputation as a centre for drone manufacturing was underlined at a major defence networking event held at STEAM Museum in the town. The conference, called Swindon Defence – Networking & Insights, brought together more than 250 companies […]

Trowbridge-based bed and upholstery maker Airsprung is facing a possible administration process after filing a notice of intention to appoint administrators.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
28.04.2026

Struggling 150-year-old Wiltshire manufacturer tries to stay afloat

Trowbridge-based bed and upholstery maker Airsprung is facing a possible administration process after filing a notice of intention to appoint administrators. The move does not mean the company has gone into administration yet, but it does indicate that directors […]

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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 […]

Events mark 40 years since closure of railway works

24.02.2026

Businesses champion collaboration for International Women’s Day

09.02.2026

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

27.01.2026

Professional speaker and generational communication expert Alastair Greener will welcome delegates at a major UK speaking conference in Leeds this April, as part of his role as president of the Professional Speaking Association UK & Ireland.

Swindon & Wiltshire Events
14.04.2026

Professional speaker to lead UK conference this weekend

Professional speaker and generational communication expert Alastair Greener will welcome delegates at a major UK speaking conference in Leeds this April, as part of his role as president of the Professional Speaking Association UK & Ireland. The PSA’s spring […]

Swindon & Wiltshire Events
23.03.2026

Sustainability show offers solutions to oil crisis

With the UK in the grip of yet another oil crisis, a Swindon business is expecting roaring trade at its next sustainability show. The May show at the National Self Build & Renovation Centre, the UK’s award-winning Self Build […]

A Business Charity Breakfast taking place in March will be raising funds for Ainslie’s Pavilion Project, a community-led initiative centred around Purton Cricket Club.

Swindon & Wiltshire Events
26.02.2026

Business breakfast to support pavilion project

A Business Charity Breakfast taking place in March will be raising funds for Ainslie’s Pavilion Project, a community-led initiative centred around Purton Cricket Club. The event, organised by PPS Chartered Accountants, will also feature a talk from local business […]

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Bristol law firm Freeths has been awarded Champion status in Stonewall’s Proud Employers accreditation - a recognition reserved for organisations demonstrating embedded, effective and continuously improving LGBTQ+ inclusion.

Swindon & Wiltshire ESG
21.04.2026

Freeths achieves Stonewall Proud Employer Champion status

Bristol law firm Freeths has been awarded Champion status in Stonewall’s Proud Employers accreditation – a recognition reserved for organisations demonstrating embedded, effective and continuously improving LGBTQ+ inclusion. The status reflects the firm’s long-standing commitment to ethical practice, responsible […]

Wiltshire firm marks £200,000 milestone with charity partner

03.04.2026

Charity breakfast raises £400 for Ainslie’s Pavilion Project

23.03.2026

Wiltshire firm backs wheelchair sprinter’s quest for Paralympic gold

23.03.2026

A cycling event organised by Trowbridge Chamber of Commerce and Trowbridge Town Council has attracted entrants aged between four and 91 - including an 84-year-old banjo playing tricyclist.

Swindon & Wiltshire ESG
20.04.2026

Trowbridge Chamber cycling event attracts entrants aged four to 91

A cycling event organised by Trowbridge Chamber of Commerce and Trowbridge Town Council has attracted entrants aged between four and 91 – including an 84-year-old banjo playing tricyclist. The Tour de Trowbridge 2026 community cycling event, taking place on […]

Wiltshire law firm Goughs has raised over £6,000 for its charity of the year, Home-Start North Wiltshire.

Swindon & Wiltshire ESG
20.04.2026

Law firm Goughs raises £6k for chosen charity

Wiltshire law firm Goughs has raised over £6,000 for its charity of the year, Home-Start North Wiltshire. The charity has been helping families with young children across the county for over 35 years, offering practical and emotional support to […]

A Royal Wootton Bassett businesswoman has run the Bath Half Marathon in aid of her local air ambulance service.

Swindon & Wiltshire ESG
03.04.2026

Businesswoman runs half marathon for air ambulance

A Royal Wootton Bassett businesswoman has run the Bath Half Marathon in aid of her local air ambulance service. Louise Muir-Sage, founder and CEO of Something Kind of Woo took on her latest charitable challenge by running for local […]

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A firm of financial planners from Wiltshire has been has been shortlisted for a national award recognising financial services firms that are building strong and supportive working environments for their teams.

Swindon & Wiltshire People
30.04.2026

Financial planners shortlisted for national workplace excellence award

A firm of financial planners from Wiltshire has been shortlisted for a national award recognising financial services firms that are building strong and supportive working environments for their teams. Southby & Co. Financial Planning, based in Wroughton, has been […]

Creative agency takes on three new staff

03.04.2026

Wiltshire business management firm names new CEO

03.04.2026

Teenager wins science prize for talk on déjà vu

03.04.2026

A Royal Wootton Bassett business has picked up a national award just two years after launching.

Swindon & Wiltshire People
30.04.2026

Auctioneer celebrates Best New Business win at SME awards

A Royal Wootton Bassett business has picked up a national award just two years after launching. RWB Auctions has been named Best New Business at the Best SME Awards, recognising its early growth in a competitive industry. The business […]

Three horticulture students at Wiltshire College & University Centre have been honoured by the Wiltshire Gardens Trust for dedication to developing their gardening skills.

Swindon & Wiltshire People
21.04.2026

Trust awards will help horticulture students’ gardening skills to blossom

Three horticulture students at Wiltshire College & University Centre have been honoured by the Wiltshire Gardens Trust for their dedication to developing their gardening skills. The Wiltshire Gardens Trust Horticulture Education Award is given every year for education and […]

Awdry Law has promoted three long-serving members of staff to partners.

Swindon & Wiltshire People
13.04.2026

Three new partners appointed at Awdry Law

Awdry Law has promoted three long-serving members of staff to partners. Rebecca Vassie, who was promoted to head of conveyancing last year, has already made a significant impact in leading the firm’s conveyancing team. Since stepping into the role, […]

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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 […]

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When margins are being eroded from all sides, how can business owners best ride the storm? asks Michael Blaken of Optimum Professional Services.

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
30.04.2026

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

When margins are being eroded from all sides, how can business owners best ride the storm? asks Michael Blaken of Optimum Professional Services. We are once again navigating a period of significant economic uncertainty. Between creeping inflation, interest rates […]

Should you register voluntarily for VAT? – Haines Watts

25.03.2026

Why South West workers are staying put in their jobs – CMD Recruitment

18.03.2026

Landlords: remember to claim mortgage interest relief – Optimum Professional Services

12.03.2026

Employers need to watch out for bias when using AI in the recruitment process, warns Peter Jones of the HR Dept Swindon, North Wiltshire and East Cotswolds

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
23.04.2026

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

Employers need to watch out for bias when using AI in the recruitment process, warns Peter Jones of the HR Dept Swindon, North Wiltshire and East Cotswolds. There may be “no ‘I’ in team” but there is certainly “AI” […]

As businesses grapple with the compounding pressures of rising employment costs and a volatile economic landscape, Helen Imbusi at the HR Dept says expert advice is more important than ever.

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
16.04.2026

Why expert HR advice is vital amid rising employment costs

As businesses grapple with the compounding pressures of rising employment costs and a volatile economic landscape, Helen Imbusi at the HR Dept says expert advice is more important than ever. UK employers are currently facing a perfect storm of […]

Major changes to employment rights are just days away, warns Helen Imbusi of the HR Dept

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
01.04.2026

Major changes to employment rights are just days away – HR Dept

Major changes to employment rights are just days away, warns Helen Imbusi of the HR Dept Time is running out for employers to get ready for employment law legislation which comes into force at the start of the financial […]

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Featured News

West accountancy firm becomes a B-Corp

South West business confidence falls in April

Bristol University among best for producing business leaders

News

South West business confidence falls in April

Fashion students’ rags-to-catwalk designs earn praise from charity and designer

British businesses ‘need a bazooka’ to take on Trump, China and the effects of Brexit

Hospitality group Butcombe has completed a significant refinancing deal supported by NatWest.

West law firm goes into liquidation as sale falls through

MP champions Swindon’s growing drone industry at conference

Struggling 150-year-old Wiltshire manufacturer tries to stay afloat

Events

Journalist lineup revealed for Swindon’s No BS Media Summit

Events mark 40 years since closure of railway works

Businesses champion collaboration for International Women’s Day

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

Professional speaker to lead UK conference this weekend

Sustainability show offers solutions to oil crisis

Business breakfast to support pavilion project

ESG

Freeths achieves Stonewall Proud Employer Champion status

Wiltshire firm marks £200,000 milestone with charity partner

Charity breakfast raises £400 for Ainslie’s Pavilion Project

Wiltshire firm backs wheelchair sprinter’s quest for Paralympic gold

Trowbridge Chamber cycling event attracts entrants aged four to 91

Law firm Goughs raises £6k for chosen charity

Businesswoman runs half marathon for air ambulance

People

Financial planners shortlisted for national workplace excellence award

Creative agency takes on three new staff

Wiltshire business management firm names new CEO

Teenager wins science prize for talk on déjà vu

Auctioneer celebrates Best New Business win at SME awards

Trust awards will help horticulture students’ gardening skills to blossom

Three new partners appointed at Awdry Law

Profiles

Wansbroughs

Optimum Professional Services

Charlton Baker

National Self Build and Renovation Centre

CMD Recruitment

Southby & Co. Financial Planning

Jazzbones Creative

Experts

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

Should you register voluntarily for VAT? – Haines Watts

Why South West workers are staying put in their jobs – CMD Recruitment

Landlords: remember to claim mortgage interest relief – Optimum Professional Services

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

Why expert HR advice is vital amid rising employment costs

Major changes to employment rights are just days away – HR Dept

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