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A "once-in-a-generation opportunity" to create one of the UK’s most powerful regional economies has been dealt a significant blow after Liberal Democrat leaders in Oxfordshire refused to agree a proposed Thames Valley Foundation Strategic Authority.

Swindon & Wiltshire Economy
Friday June 19 2026

Thames Valley devolution bid in tatters after Oxfordshire Lib Dems pull plug

A “once-in-a-generation opportunity” to create one of the UK’s most powerful regional economies has been dealt a significant blow after Liberal Democrat leaders in Oxfordshire refused to agree a proposed Thames Valley Foundation Strategic Authority. The decision, taken at […]

Plans to build a £25 million anaerobic digestion facility at Royal Wootton Bassett have been approved - despite fears that it could turn the site into "a compost bin for the southwest."

Swindon & Wiltshire Property
Friday June 19 2026

Fears anaerobic digester could turn Wiltshire into ‘compost bin for southwest’

Plans to build a £25 million anaerobic digestion facility at Royal Wootton Bassett have been approved – despite fears that it could turn the site into “a compost bin for the southwest.” Eco Sustainable Solutions wants to build the […]

A decade since the UK voted to leave the EU, a survey of regional mid-sized businesses paints a mixed picture of Brexit’s impact on their operations, according to accountancy and advisory firm BDO LLP.

Swindon & Wiltshire Economy
Thursday June 18 2026

Brexit at 10 – impact ‘worse than expected’ for a third of region’s mid-sized companies

A decade since the UK voted to leave the EU, a survey of regional mid-sized businesses paints a mixed picture of Brexit’s impact on their operations, according to accountancy and advisory firm BDO LLP. BDO’s bi-monthly tracker of 500 […]

Bosses at a Wiltshire factory whose operations keep residents awake at night have been denied planning permission for their noisy equipment.

Swindon & Wiltshire Property
Thursday June 18 2026

Factory that keeps neighbours awake refused retrospective planning permission

Bosses at a Wiltshire factory whose operations keep residents awake at night have been denied planning permission for their noisy equipment. The industrial hum from aluminium can manufacturer Ball Aerocan at Folly Road, Devizes can be heard across a […]

Swindon's Lydiard House Museum is hosting a special exhibition and programme of creative activities celebrating the life and work of acclaimed town artist Ken White, who died last year.

Swindon & Wiltshire Culture
Wednesday June 17 2026

Swindon celebrates life of acclaimed local artist

Swindon’s Lydiard House Museum is hosting a special exhibition and programme of creative activities celebrating the life and work of acclaimed town artist Ken White, who died last year. Running from Saturday, June 20 to Sunday, June 28, Ken […]

The law of unintended consequences could hit businesses this summer, as a temporary VAT cut for families comes into force.

Swindon & Wiltshire Professional services
Wednesday June 17 2026

Temporary VAT reduction may lead to “summer of disruption” for businesses

The law of unintended consequences could hit businesses this summer, as a temporary VAT cut for families comes into force. Aimed at families, reductions in VAT for children’s meals, admissions and family attractions are being introduced by the government […]

The Chippenham-based company behind a zero emission, battery-enabled boiler has announced a new partnership with Wiltshire College to deliver hands-on training for installers at its Lackham campus.

Swindon & Wiltshire Manufacturing
Tuesday June 16 2026

Eco-boiler innovator teams up with Wiltshire College

The Chippenham-based company behind a zero-emission, battery-enabled boiler has announced a new partnership with Wiltshire College to deliver hands-on training for installers at its Lackham campus. Luthmore was founded in 2022 by Dyson alumni Craig Wilkinson and Martin Gutkowski. […]

Swindon's reputation as a hub for drone technology was further strengthened on Friday with a government announcement that the MoD was opening a new test facility in the town.

Swindon & Wiltshire Manufacturing
Monday June 15 2026

MoD announces drone test site for Swindon

Swindon’s reputation as a hub for drone technology was further strengthened on Friday with a government announcement that the MoD was opening a new test facility in the town. Defence Secretary Dan Jarvis, who had been in the role […]

Business lender SWIG Finance has celebrated another record-breaking year, with more than £18.4 million delivered to small businesses throughout the South and West Country.

Swindon & Wiltshire Support
Monday June 15 2026

Lender celebrates another record-breaking year supporting SMEs

Business lender SWIG Finance has celebrated another record-breaking year, with more than £18.4 million delivered to small businesses throughout the South and West Country. More than 500 businesses were supported with funding, helping to generate £95.2 million in social […]

Business activity across the South West private sector was broadly unchanged in May amid muted demand conditions, according to the latest NatWest Growth Tracker.

Swindon & Wiltshire Economy
Thursday June 11 2026

South West business activity flat in May

Business activity across the South West private sector was broadly unchanged in May amid muted demand conditions, according to the latest NatWest Growth Tracker. At 49.9, the headline South West Business Activity Index – a seasonally adjusted index which […]

The South West of England has posted its strongest equity investment performance in years, with fresh data showing deal volumes up 11 per cent in Q1 2026 and total investment value jumping 66 per cent year on year, almost twice the national growth rate.

Swindon & Wiltshire Tech
Thursday June 11 2026

South West outpaces UK for tech investment

The South West of England has posted its strongest equity investment performance in years, with fresh data showing deal volumes up 11 per cent in Q1 2026 and total investment value jumping 66 per cent year on year, almost […]

A Wiltshire manufacturer has opened the UK's first fully solar-powered tea factory.

Swindon & Wiltshire Property
Thursday June 11 2026

Wiltshire manufacturer opens UK’s first solar-powered tea factory

A Wiltshire manufacturer has opened the UK’s first fully solar-powered tea factory. Independent tea brand Birchall Tea has opened a new purpose-built tea factory and warehouse in Amesbury, generating all the power it needs for its operations from 460 […]

One of Swindon's new drone factories will be up and running by September, the leader of Swindon Borough Council has been told.

Swindon & Wiltshire Manufacturing
Wednesday June 10 2026

Drone manufacturing will be underway in months, says Swindon manufacturer

One of Swindon’s new drone factories will be up and running by September, the leader of Swindon Borough Council has been told. The council’s new leader, Gary Sumner, toured the firm’s new facility at the Spectrum building recently to […]

Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce now operates from new premises at the heart of Slough town centre following a move facilitated by property consultancy Vail Williams.

Swindon & Wiltshire Property
Wednesday June 10 2026

Chamber of Commerce moves into new Berkshire offices

Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce now operates from new premises at the heart of Slough town centre following a move facilitated by property consultancy Vail Williams. The Chamber, which has been supporting the regional business community for 75 years, […]

The South of England jobs market weakened further in May, with permanent hiring still under pressure as employers held back on recruitment amid poor confidence and tight budgets.

Swindon & Wiltshire Economy
Tuesday June 9 2026

Temp billings rise as employers hold back on recruiting

The South of England jobs market weakened further in May, with permanent hiring still under pressure as employers held back on recruitment amid poor confidence and tight budgets. At the same time, companies leaned more heavily on temporary staff, […]