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A £700,000 plan to drive economic growth in Wiltshire has been agreed by Wiltshire Council leaders.

Swindon & Wiltshire Economy
Wednesday July 1 2026

£700,000 scheme to boost market towns launched

A £700,000 plan to drive economic growth in Wiltshire has been agreed by Wiltshire Council leaders. At a meeting of the council’s Liberal Democrat-led Cabinet last week, members voted in favour of the package, which includes a £250,000 small […]

The manufacturer of well-known breakfast cereals including Shredded Wheat, Shreddies and Cheerios has been given the green light for a £66 million expansion of its Wiltshire factory.

Swindon & Wiltshire Property
Wednesday July 1 2026

Breakfast cereal factory to get £66 million extension

The manufacturer of well-known breakfast cereals including Shredded Wheat, Shreddies and Cheerios has been given the green light for a £66 million expansion of its Wiltshire factory. Wiltshire Council has approved a planning application from Cereal Partners UK to […]

The South West has seen the biggest confidence rise of any region last month, climbing 22 points to 44 per cent in June, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds.

Swindon & Wiltshire Economy
Tuesday June 30 2026

South West sees biggest business confidence rise of any region

The South West has seen the biggest confidence rise of any region last month, climbing 22 points to 44 per cent in June, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds. Companies in the South West reported higher confidence […]

UK businesses have been hit hard by economic issues and remain worried and pessimistic about the future of UK plc, according to new research from international accountancy and business advisory group Azets.

Swindon & Wiltshire Economy
Tuesday June 30 2026

Seventy per cent of UK businesses fear economic uncertainty

UK businesses have been hit hard by economic issues and remain worried and pessimistic about the future of UK plc, according to new research from international accountancy and business advisory group Azets. The findings of the Q2 2026 Azets […]

A gravy manufacturer has launched its new range of stocks, sauces and marinades in eye-catching cans inspired by the craft beer industry.

Swindon & Wiltshire Manufacturing
Tuesday June 30 2026

Swindon gravy firm launches craft beer-inspired packaging

A gravy manufacturer has launched its new range of stocks, sauces and marinades in eye-catching cans inspired by the craft beer industry. Swindon-based Potts has been cooking up a storm with its range of mall batch gravies and stocks, […]

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has opened the new Stagecoach travel hub at 1 Newbridge Square in Swindon.

Swindon & Wiltshire Property
Monday June 29 2026

Transport secretary opens new Stagecoach travel hub in Swindon

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has opened the new Stagecoach travel hub at 1 Newbridge Square in Swindon. Beyond her cabinet position, Heidi is also the constituency MP for South Swindon. The new travel hub will serve as a customer […]

Generational communication expert Alastair Greener says organisations across Europe are increasingly looking for practical ways to manage multigenerational workforces, following a series of speaking engagements in Morocco, France and the UK.

Swindon & Wiltshire Education, training and skills
Monday June 29 2026

Generational communication expert sees international demand for workplace insights

Generational communication expert Alastair Greener says organisations across Europe are increasingly looking for practical ways to manage multigenerational workforces, following a series of speaking engagements in Morocco, France and the UK. Alastair, of Generationally Speaking, recently delivered a keynote […]

A Berkshire-based document management software provider has been acquired by a European AI firm.

Swindon & Wiltshire M&A, deals
Friday June 26 2026

Berkshire software firm acquired by European AI firm

A Berkshire-based document management software provider has been acquired by European AI firm. Calico IIM’s acquisition of Filestream is its first UK deal and its entry into the British market. FileStream, which has spent more than 20 years building […]

A policy that will guide housebuilding and business development in Swindon over the next 20 years will be considered by Swindon Borough Council’s Cabinet next week.

Swindon & Wiltshire Property
Thursday June 25 2026

Swindon’s important Local Plan goes to the vote next week

A policy that will guide housebuilding and business development in Swindon over the next 20 years will be considered by Swindon Borough Council’s Cabinet next week. The Local Plan is the council’s most important planning document, guiding and assessing […]

Hot weather getting to you? Think cool thoughts, advises Visit Wiltshire.

Swindon & Wiltshire Culture
Wednesday June 24 2026

Feeling hot? Think of winter, says Visit Wiltshire

Hot weather getting to you? Think cool thoughts, advises Visit Wiltshire. With only six shopping months until Christmas, the official Destination Management Organisation for Wiltshire is looking forward to festive fun in the county. Among the season’s highlights is […]

South West businesses are showing resilience in response to global uncertainty, with 80 per cent saying they are confident in their ability to withstand economic shocks, according to new findings from the Lloyds Business Barometer.

Swindon & Wiltshire Economy
Tuesday June 23 2026

Most south west business ‘able to withstand economic shocks’

South West businesses are showing resilience in response to global uncertainty, with 80 per cent saying they are confident in their ability to withstand economic shocks, according to new findings from the Lloyds Business Barometer. More than half (60 […]

Bristol remained the South West’s leading destination for inward investment last year, with Swindon recording four projects — a notable increase from just one in 2024, according to a new report.

Swindon & Wiltshire Economy
Tuesday June 23 2026

Leap for foreign direct investment in Swindon, as Bristol leads

Bristol remained the South West’s leading destination for inward investment last year, with Swindon recording four projects — a notable increase from just one in 2024, according to a new report. South West England maintained stable levels of foreign […]

A Royal Wootton Bassett entrepreneur is celebrating the first anniversary of her High Street business after a year that saw her expand into a second premises, grow her popular Coffee & Crystals events, and build a loyal community around her shop.

Swindon & Wiltshire Retail
Tuesday June 23 2026

Entrepreneur celebrates first anniversary of high street shop

A Royal Wootton Bassett entrepreneur is celebrating the first anniversary of her High Street business after a year that saw her expand into a second premises, grow her popular Coffee & Crystals events, and build a loyal community around […]

Employers across the South West are being reminded that rising temperatures bring important health and safety responsibilities, with businesses required to assess and manage the risks associated with hot weather in the workplace.

Swindon & Wiltshire Professional services
Tuesday June 23 2026

Heatwaves bring legal responsibilities for employers, safety expert warns

Employers across the South West are being reminded that rising temperatures bring important health and safety responsibilities, with businesses required to assess and manage the risks associated with hot weather in the workplace. Andrew Wilkinson, founder of Secure Safety […]

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 […]