Swindon & Wiltshire Professional services 21.10.2026 Your First Home scheme: what buyers need to look for – Optimum Professional Services The Government’s proposed Your First Home scheme would help eligible first-time buyers purchase new-build homes with a small deposit and a 20 per cent equity loan, though buyers face risks from proportional repayment, new-build premiums and unconfirmed long-term costs […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Professional services 07.10.2026 HR consultancy urges action on new bereavement rights Businesses across Wiltshire are being encouraged to review their HR policies ahead of new statutory day-one bereavement leave rights coming into force in April 2027. The upcoming rules introduce a day-one statutory right to two weeks’ unpaid bereavement leave […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Professional services 28.09.2026 Entrepreneur launches venture to bridge gap between care and companionship A new venture offering practical support and companionship for older people and vulnerable adults who want to remain independent but may need a helping hand with everyday life has been launched in Wiltshire. iCare4 has been created to address […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Professional services 15.09.2026 Wiltshire gold dealer calls for tougher rules to protect sellers A Wiltshire businessman is pressing the Government to introduce tougher rules for companies buying gold and other precious metals from the public, warning that vulnerable sellers can be left with little idea whether they have received a fair price. […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Professional services Wednesday October 21 2026 Your First Home scheme: what buyers need to look for – Optimum Professional Services The Government’s proposed Your First Home scheme would help eligible first-time buyers purchase new-build homes with a small deposit and a 20 per cent equity loan, though buyers face risks from proportional repayment, new-build premiums and unconfirmed long-term costs […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Professional services Wednesday October 7 2026 HR consultancy urges action on new bereavement rights Businesses across Wiltshire are being encouraged to review their HR policies ahead of new statutory day-one bereavement leave rights coming into force in April 2027. The upcoming rules introduce a day-one statutory right to two weeks’ unpaid bereavement leave […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Professional services Monday September 28 2026 Entrepreneur launches venture to bridge gap between care and companionship A new venture offering practical support and companionship for older people and vulnerable adults who want to remain independent but may need a helping hand with everyday life has been launched in Wiltshire. iCare4 has been created to address […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Professional services Tuesday September 15 2026 Wiltshire gold dealer calls for tougher rules to protect sellers A Wiltshire businessman is pressing the Government to introduce tougher rules for companies buying gold and other precious metals from the public, warning that vulnerable sellers can be left with little idea whether they have received a fair price. […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Professional services Monday September 14 2026 PI warns law change could put cohabiting couples under greater scrutiny Private investigator Charles Land is warning proposed changes to family law could make proving who is living with whom increasingly important when unmarried couples split up and subsequent financial claims are made. Charles, founder of the Wiltshire-based private investigation […]
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 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 Professional services Thursday July 30 2026 Finance needs to be more accessible for women, says advisor Financial adviser Jenny Ashfield has been awarded a diploma in Regulated Financial Planning and has a passion for helping women seeking financial advice. Jenny, 33, originally from Bedfordshire, spent ten years in the motor trade, moving from sales to […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Professional services Tuesday July 14 2026 Be prepared for new terrorism legislation, advises expert Businesses need to prepare for significant new legal duties designed to improve public safety in the event of a terrorist attack, says Swindon health and safety consultant Andrew Wilkinson. Andrew, founder of Secure Safety Solutions, says that new risk […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Professional services Monday July 13 2026 SWIG Finance allocated £17.5 million to support SMEs across the South West The British Business Bank has allocated £17.5 million to SME lender SWIG Finance to support underserved smaller businesses across the South West of England, with loans from £25,001 to £250,000. SWIG is the seventh Community Development Finance Institution (CDFI) […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Professional services Tuesday July 7 2026 Employers could face unexpected HMRC tax bills over temporary workers Employers using temporary workers are being warned they could face unexpected tax bills and HMRC scrutiny if recruitment agencies or umbrella companies within their supply chain fail to meet their PAYE and National Insurance obligations. Ashlea Fisher, founder of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
