• Swindon & Wiltshire Professional services
• Wednesday June 3 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 Professional services
• Wednesday June 3 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 Manufacturing
• Tuesday June 2 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 Property
• Tuesday June 2 2026

Cotswold Outdoor Group moves into ‘adventurous’ new Swindon HQ

Outdoor clothing and equipment firm  Cotswold Outdoor Group has moved into “adventurous” new headquarters in Swindon which have been designed by Interaction to bring the natural world indoors. The firm has relocated to 1 Newbridge Square, a new, sustainable […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Manufacturing
• Tuesday June 2 2026

Wiltshire packaging firm plans extension to warehouse

A Wiltshire firm is planning a huge extension to a warehouse where it produces tin packaging for household names. Tinplate Ltd has asked Wiltshire Council for planning permission to more than double the size of its warehouse at Dunkirk […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Economy
• Tuesday June 2 2026

South West business confidence dipped in May

Business confidence in the South West fell two points during May to 22 per cent, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds. Companies in the region reported higher confidence in their own trading outlook month-on-month, up four points […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Education, training and skills
• Monday June 1 2026

Wiltshire College apprenticeship campaign exceeds expectations

More than 300 employers pledged their support for apprenticeships and future workforce development across the region, as part of Wiltshire College’s ‘150 in 100’ campaign. Launched during National Apprenticeship Week, the original campaign aimed to secure 150 employer pledges in […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Economy
• Thursday May 21 2026

Nationwide announces £100 Fairer Share payment for members

Around 4.4 million members of Swindon-headquartered building society Nationwide will see £100 pop into their accounts next month, the mutual has announced. The payout includes 460,000 customers in the South West – 30,000 of whom are in the building […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Property
• Tuesday May 19 2026

Council appoints agent to market town centre regeneration site

Commercial real estate advisory firm Avison Young has been appointed to help market Kimmerfields, the flagship regeneration site in the heart of Swindon, as the council steps up efforts to bring forward one of its biggest town-centre development opportunities. […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Economy
• Tuesday May 19 2026

Businesses press pause on investment plans to absorb latest global shock

More than two-fifths of the region’s businesses say a combination of supply chain pressures and higher energy and fuel costs are among their biggest challenges as they grapple with the impact of conflict in the Middle East, according to […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Retail
• Tuesday May 19 2026

Swindon’s only independent comic shop celebrates 15 years

Swindon’s only independent comic book store is about to mark a milestone – its 15th anniversary. The Incredible Comic Shop started life in June 2011 in the town’s covered market, before relocating ten years ago to Swindon’s Brunel Centre. […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Economy
• Monday May 18 2026

Business activity rose slightly in April

Business activity across the South West private sector rose fractionally in April, after falling modestly in March, according to the latest NatWest Growth Tracker. The headline South West Business Activity Index – a seasonally adjusted index which measures changes […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Economy
• Monday May 18 2026

Business and political leaders showcase regions at investment event

Business and political leaders from across the West will showcasing the region at a major UK summit this week. The West of England Mayor and Swindon Borough Council will both be pitching the area to investors at the UK’s […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Manufacturing
• Wednesday May 13 2026

Profits up at Avon Technologies as global conflicts trigger demand

Defence contractor Avon Technologies is riding a surge in demand as governments and security forces respond to a more dangerous world, with profits jumping sharply in its latest results and management saying the business is benefiting from “war-fighting readiness” […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Economy
• Wednesday May 13 2026

Permanent recruitment fell sharply in April – report

Permanent recruitment across the South of England fell sharply in April as rising uncertainty and softer business confidence continued to weigh on hiring decisions, according to the latest KPMG and REC Report on Jobs. At the same time, employers […]