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; […] Subscribe to Business Biscuit for the latest Swindon & Wiltshire News
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 Read more 30.04.2026
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 […]