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South West leaders are set to gain far greater control over local investment under Government plans to end the era of communities “going cap in hand to Westminster”.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
26.10.2026

South West leaders handed £285m to end ‘cap in hand’ begging to Westminster

South West leaders are set to gain far greater control over local investment under Government plans to end the era of communities “going cap in hand to Westminster”. Chancellor John Healey will use Wednesday’s Budget to pledge £285m of […]

Swindon-headquartered Nationwide Building Society is to cut a further 275 jobs as it continues integrating Virgin Money following its £2.9bn takeover.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
26.10.2026

Nationwide to cut 275 more jobs as Swindon-based lender integrates Virgin Money

Swindon-headquartered Nationwide Building Society is to cut a further 275 jobs as it continues integrating Virgin Money following its £2.9bn takeover. The latest reductions will fall across the society’s retail division, including mortgage roles, as well as HR, the […]

More than 50 South West businesses have gathered in Bristol for hands-on AI training as new research suggests the region could unlock an estimated £331 million in additional revenue through greater adoption of the technology.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
26.10.2026

South West businesses target £331m AI growth prize

More than 50 South West businesses have gathered in Bristol for hands-on AI training as new research suggests the region could unlock an estimated £331 million in additional revenue through greater adoption of the technology. The Bristol event, part […]

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Swindon & Wiltshire News
26.10.2026

Nationwide to cut 275 more jobs as Swindon-based lender integrates Virgin Money

Swindon-headquartered Nationwide Building Society is to cut a further 275 jobs as it continues integrating Virgin Money following its £2.9bn takeover. The latest reductions will fall across the society’s retail division, including mortgage roles, as well as HR, the […]

Your First Home scheme: what buyers need to look for – Optimum Professional Services

21.10.2026

Renowned fish and chip maker to open at Swindon retail centre

20.10.2026

Plans for £5.9m Trowbridge campus expansion to go on display

20.10.2026

Swindon & Wiltshire News
26.10.2026

South West businesses target £331m AI growth prize

More than 50 South West businesses have gathered in Bristol for hands-on AI training as new research suggests the region could unlock an estimated £331 million in additional revenue through greater adoption of the technology. The Bristol event, part […]

Swindon has missed out on the final shortlist for UK City of Culture 2029, ending its bid for the title and a £10 million prize fund.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
22.10.2026

Swindon misses City of Culture shortlist

Swindon has missed out on the final shortlist for UK City of Culture 2029, ending its bid for the title and a £10 million prize fund. But council leaders and others involved in the bid insist the campaign has […]

Wiltshire aerospace firm Skyline Aero has secured a $2 million trade loan from NatWest to accelerate its expansion, acquire additional aviation assets and create jobs at its Royal Wootton Bassett headquarters.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
21.10.2026

Aircraft parts supplier lands $2m loan to drive growth

Wiltshire aerospace firm Skyline Aero has secured a $2 million trade loan from NatWest to accelerate its expansion, acquire additional aviation assets and create jobs at its Royal Wootton Bassett headquarters. The funding will strengthen the company’s purchasing capability […]

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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 […]

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Swindon & Wiltshire ESG
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 […]

Law firm’s golf day tees up £12k for charity

08.10.2026

UKSBS colleagues volunteer to help restore Swindon canal

06.10.2026

Swindon fleet firm among the world’s most sustainable

28.09.2026

Champion fundraiser Mike Land is at it again – and this time he’s taking up boxing to support Swindon charity Best Mates.

Swindon & Wiltshire ESG
21.10.2026

Fundraiser delivers knockout blow for charity

Champion fundraiser Mike Land is at it again – and this time he’s taking up boxing to support Swindon charity Best Mates. Mike, a branding expert who runs Nickel Design, last hit the headlines in November 2025, when he […]

Wiltshire & Swindon Community Foundation has awarded more than £30 million in grants, reaching a major milestone in its 51-year history.

Swindon & Wiltshire ESG
15.10.2026

Community foundation hits £30 million grants milestone

Wiltshire & Swindon Community Foundation has awarded more than £30 million in grants, reaching a major milestone in its 51-year history. The Foundation, founded in 1975 as Europe’s first community foundation, has now distributed more than 10,000 grants to […]

Victims of domestic abuse can now access confidential support online without leaving a trace on their device, following the launch of a new service by Swindon-headquartered building society Nationwide.

Swindon & Wiltshire ESG
12.10.2026

Nationwide launches discreet online Safe Space for domestic abuse victims

Victims of domestic abuse can now access confidential support online without leaving a trace on their device, following the launch of a new service by Swindon-headquartered building society Nationwide. The building society’s Online Safe Space tool is available to […]

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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 […]

Empowerment coach takes the helm at Swindon networking group

12.10.2026

Swindon legal partner named in industry Hall of Fame

05.10.2026

Goughs Solicitors holds Legal 500 rankings

02.10.2026

Four Chippenham businesswomen have been recognised at the 2026 Female Business Awards, with gift-wrapping specialist Eve Cale taking home a national title.

Swindon & Wiltshire People
22.10.2026

Chippenham founders shine at national awards

Four Chippenham businesswomen have been recognised at the 2026 Female Business Awards, with gift-wrapping specialist Eve Cale taking home a national title. Eve, founder of Giftwrapped by Eve, won the sales & marketing category at the awards ceremony, held […]

Wiltshire law firm Goughs Solicitors has strengthened its reputation as one of the South West’s leading legal practices after retaining its Chambers and Partners 2027 rankings for family law and real estate, with three partners also individually recognised.

Swindon & Wiltshire People
15.10.2026

Goughs retains national recognition for family and real estate teams

Wiltshire law firm Goughs Solicitors has strengthened its reputation as one of the South West’s leading legal practices after retaining its Chambers and Partners 2027 rankings for family law and real estate, with three partners also individually recognised. The […]

West law firm Thrings has appointed 11 new partners as part of a promotions round that has seen 19 colleagues advance across the business.

Swindon & Wiltshire People
12.10.2026

Thrings appoints record 11 new partners in latest promotions round

West law firm Thrings has appointed 11 new partners as part of a promotions round that has seen 19 colleagues advance across the business. The firm said around half of those promoted began their legal careers at Thrings, underlining […]

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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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 […]

Employment Rights Act: more changes coming in October – the HR Dept

16.09.2026

HMRC plans to move tax closer to payday – Optimum Professional Services

09.09.2026

A brief guide to managing pregnant employees fairly – the HR Dept

02.09.2026

Across the country there are reports of a tidal wave of AI-drafted grievances inundating businesses - Peter Jones of the HR Dept gives some tips on how to deal with them.

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
07.10.2026

How to deal with AI grievances

Across the country there are reports of a tidal wave of AI-drafted grievances inundating businesses – Peter Jones of the HR Dept gives some tips on how to deal with them. A tidal wave of AI-generated grievances is inundating […]

Rising audit thresholds may tempt businesses to opt out, but independent financial oversight often delivers far more value than mere compliance, says Rob Stokes of Optimum Professional Services.

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
30.09.2026

Why audit still matters for growing businesses – Optimum Professional Services

Rising audit thresholds may tempt businesses to opt out, but independent financial oversight often delivers far more value than mere compliance, says Rob Stokes of Optimum Professional Services. When audit thresholds rise, it is easy to see exemption as […]

Big changes are on the horizon for self-assessment. HMRC has launched a new consultation on ‘timely payments’, detailing plans that could see those in self-assessment, who also have PAYE income, moved away from the traditional January and July deadlines.

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
22.09.2026

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

Tax rules are changing for sole traders, warns Jon Lacey of Optimum Professional Services After several years of delays, Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax Self Assessment taxpayers officially launched on April 6. The new system represents one […]

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Featured News

South West leaders handed £285m to end ‘cap in hand’ begging to Westminster

Nationwide to cut 275 more jobs as Swindon-based lender integrates Virgin Money

South West businesses target £331m AI growth prize

News

Nationwide to cut 275 more jobs as Swindon-based lender integrates Virgin Money

Your First Home scheme: what buyers need to look for – Optimum Professional Services

Renowned fish and chip maker to open at Swindon retail centre

Plans for £5.9m Trowbridge campus expansion to go on display

South West businesses target £331m AI growth prize

Swindon misses City of Culture shortlist

Aircraft parts supplier lands $2m loan to drive growth

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

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

Law firm’s golf day tees up £12k for charity

UKSBS colleagues volunteer to help restore Swindon canal

Swindon fleet firm among the world’s most sustainable

Fundraiser delivers knockout blow for charity

Community foundation hits £30 million grants milestone

Nationwide launches discreet online Safe Space for domestic abuse victims

People

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

Empowerment coach takes the helm at Swindon networking group

Swindon legal partner named in industry Hall of Fame

Goughs Solicitors holds Legal 500 rankings

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

Profiles

Wansbroughs

Optimum Professional Services

Charlton Baker

National Self Build and Renovation Centre

CMD Recruitment

Southby & Co. Financial Planning

Jazzbones Creative

Experts

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

Employment Rights Act: more changes coming in October – the HR Dept

HMRC plans to move tax closer to payday – Optimum Professional Services

A brief guide to managing pregnant employees fairly – the HR Dept

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

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