• Swindon & Wiltshire Economy
• Friday May 16 2025

James Dyson still South West’s richest man – Sunday Times Rich List

Sir James Dyson remains the wealthiest person in the South West, according to the latest Sunday Times Rich List. Published this weekend, the annual roundup also shows the wealth of OVO Energy founder Stephen Fitzpatrick and the founders of […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Economy
• Wednesday May 14 2025

Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs hit South West business confidence in April – Natwest

Donald Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs had a negative effect on business confidence in the South West, according to a new survey published today (Wednesday). Researchers contacting firms in the region for the monthly NatWest Growth Tracker survey found increased […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Tech
• Tuesday May 13 2025

New app addresses care home staffing shortages

A new app launched with the help of a Wiltshire business owner aims to address staff shortages in care homes, and will begin its UK roll-out in Somerset this week. AgoraStaff brings together care homes and care workers, cutting […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Economy
• Tuesday May 13 2025

Recruitment activity falls sharply in South of England, says new jobs report

Recruitment activity in the South of England fell at its sharpest rate since January last month, with permanent vacancies declining at their fastest rate since 2020, according to a new report. At the same time, candidate availability surged at […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Property
• Monday May 12 2025

Restoration plans for Swindon’s Health Hydro get a boost

A deal between a major leisure operator and an influential heritage group should see Swindon’s Health Hydro – the historic building that inspired the NHS – restored to its former glory. Swindon Borough Council, Swindon Heritage Preservation – formerly […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Economy
• Monday May 12 2025

Economic climate continues to dominate the concerns of West business leaders

Economic conditions continue to worry business leaders in the West, according to the findings of a major survey. Over three quarters (76 per cent) of business leaders in the region ranked the economic climate as their top concern, according […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Events
• Friday May 9 2025

How do you build a sustainable home, asks Swindon Festival

The Swindon Festival helping builders with their sustainable DIY dream home have released their line up for next weekend. Hosted by the National Self Build and Renovation Centre (NSBRC), the Festival looks at everything sustainable from the initial design […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Tech
• Thursday May 8 2025

Tech South West Awards opens for entries

Trailblazing startups, game-changing scale-ups, and inspiring leaders will be celebrated at the Tech South West Awards 2025, which is now open for entries. Following a record-breaking event at Ashton Gate Stadium in Bristol in 2024, with more than 400 […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Tech
• Thursday May 8 2025

South West cyber experts warn bosses to be on guard following retail attacks

South West bosses and IT managers have been warned to be on their guard following devastating cyber attacks against high-profile British businesses including M&S, Co-op and Harrods. The South West Cyber Resilience Centre, a partnership of police and civilian […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Property
• Wednesday May 7 2025

Swindon workplace shortlisted for prestigious construction award

The restoration of Swindon’s historic Carriage Works has been shortlisted in prestigious regional awards which showcase excellence in the construction industry. Unit 7B, which hosts the University of Bath and Oxford’s Innovation Centre for Applied Sustainable Technologies (iCAST) facility […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Economy
• Wednesday May 7 2025

County tourism gets a boost with VisitWiltshire accreditation

Wiltshire’s £1.5 billion visitor economy received a boost this week after VisitWiltshire gained accreditation from the Local Visitor Economy Partnerships status. Official LVEP status is awarded to destination organisations who qualify against a stringent set of quality and performance […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Support
• Wednesday May 7 2025

Wiltshire accountancy firm’s growth plans boosted with six-figure funding

The growth plans of a Wiltshire-based accountancy firm have been boosted with a six-figure loan from the British Business Bank’s South West Investment Fund. The funding is helping Brinkworth-based Purple Lime to strengthen its team, unlock greater capacity, and […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire M&A, deals
• Thursday May 1 2025

Entrepreneur publishes book on selling your business

A new book about selling your business is being published later this month. The Exit Roadmap is written by Swindon entrepreneur Chris Spratling, founder of business growth experts Chalkhill Blue. Research from the Exit Planning Institute suggests that only […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Manufacturing
• Thursday May 1 2025

Specialist packaging manufacturer helps keep police drones safe in transit

A manufacturer of specialist protective cases is helping Wiltshire Police keep its fleet of drones safe whilst in transit. Salisbury-based GWP Protective has designed custom foam trays to house the force’s unmanned aerial vehicles. Wiltshire Police operates eighteen drones, […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire News
• Thursday May 1 2025

Council clamps down on unauthorised car parks around Bristol Airport

Action is being taken against the operators of unauthorised car parks around Bristol Airport, North Somerset Council has confirmed. Concerns have been raised that nearby fields were being used to park thousands of cars – blighting the countryside, causing […]