• Swindon & Wiltshire Economy
• Wednesday August 26 2026

Wiltshire parking charges rise from next week

Parking in Wiltshire is set to become more expensive from Tuesday, 1 September, with council-run pay-and-display charges increasing by an average of 20 per cent. The increase will be rounded to the nearest 10p and marks the first change […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Property
• Wednesday August 26 2026

Clinic for tongue-tied babies opens in Swindon

A clinic for tongue-tied babies has opened in at Swindon’s Dorcan Business Village. The Swindon Tongue Tie Clinic Limited has joined the growing Ritzy Offices community, founded by friends Rosie Linstead and Anna Pawlowska to offer high-quality accommodation for […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Education, training and skills
• Tuesday August 25 2026

Employers warned not to delay safety training

Businesses that have delayed essential health and safety training or failed to carry out required health checks on staff could leave themselves vulnerable when major changes to unfair dismissal rights take effect next year, according to health and safety […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Professional services
• Monday August 24 2026

428,000 people miss Making Tax Digital’s first filing deadline

Almost half the people eligible for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax have missed the first filing deadline, according to analysis from international accountancy and business advisory group Azets. Figures from HMRC showed 436,000 taxpayers filed their first MTD […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Education, training and skills
• Thursday August 20 2026

New skills plan for West of England launched

A new skills plan for the West of England is calling for closer alignment between employers, colleges and training providers as the region prepares for a decade of economic expansion. Published by Business West, the government-funded 2026 Local Skills […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Economy
• Thursday August 20 2026

Pay rises outpace hiring slowdown, jobs report says

Pay is finally moving in the right direction for jobseekers across the South of England, even as employers keep a tight grip on permanent hiring, according to a new report. The latest KPMG and REC Report on Jobs showed […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Professional services
• Thursday August 20 2026

PKF Francis Clark takes on 44 new accountancy and tax trainees

Accountancy firm PKF Francis Clark has continued an annual tradition by taking on dozens of new trainee accountants and tax advisers this year, with most starting their careers with the firm this summer. The 44 new recruits are based […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Professional services
• Thursday August 20 2026

Professional services firm celebrates 20 years of growth across the South West

South West professional services firm Old Mill is celebrating its 20th anniversary, marking two decades of growth and development across the region. Founded in 2006, Old Mill has grown from a regional accountancy practice into a 300+ strong multidisciplinary […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Property
• Thursday August 20 2026

Artisan bakery expands with new cafés in Bath and Bristol

Artisan bakery Pipp & Co is continuing its expansion with the opening of two new cafés in Bath and Bristol, creating new jobs and bringing its handmade bakery products to more customers across the South West. Best known for […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Economy
• Tuesday August 18 2026

AI has created new jobs, say South West businesses

AI is helping South West firms create new jobs and build the skills needed to stay competitive, according to research from the Lloyds Business Barometer. Forty-eight per cent of South West businesses already using AI say it has created […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire M&A, deals
• Tuesday August 18 2026

Midlands accountancy firm snaps up Wiltshire practice

Fast-growing Stoke-on-Trent accountancy firm DJH has snapped up Wiltshire practice Gooding Accounts to join its 20-office, 900-employee company. Sam and Katy Gooding will continue to lead Trowbridge-based Gooding Accounts following the acquisition. The firm moved into new premises at […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Culture
• Thursday August 13 2026

Swindon submits bid to be UK City of Culture 2029

A bid to make Swindon the UK City of Culture 2029 has been officially submitted by Swindon Borough Council and Swindon Culture Collective. The bid – which is backed by many of the town’s major firms – sets out […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Economy
• Wednesday August 12 2026

Crackdown on vape and betting shops welcomed by West leaders

Sweeping new powers to block the spread of vape shops, betting outlets, and adult gaming centres have been welcomed by West leaders. The measures – set out by Andy Burnham yesterday – are designed to give communities greater control […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Economy
• Wednesday August 12 2026

South West businesses return to growth

South West businesses made a positive start to the second half of 2026, with both business activity and new orders returning to growth in July. The latest NatWest South West Growth Tracker showed the region’s Business Activity Index rose […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Retail
• Monday August 10 2026

Swindon’s Big Town Centre Clean-Up gets underway

Power-washing of paved areas in Swindon town centre has begun as part of an ongoing public realm improvements being delivered through The Big Town Centre Clean-Up. The cleaning programme will take place between 6am and 8.30am on weekdays over […]