Swindon & Wiltshire Professional services 24.08.2026 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 20.08.2026 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 20.08.2026 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 30.07.2026 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 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 […]
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 Professional services Tuesday May 5 2026 Investors warned against taking financial advice from AI Investors should be wary of taking financial advice solely from AI platforms, a accountancy and advisory firm has warned. Experts from Azets has likened the practice to Googling health symptoms rather than going to see a doctor. With rising […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Professional services Friday April 3 2026 Post-Grenfell building regulator reform welcomed A Swindon-based consultant has welcomed reforms to building safety regulations. Buildings which are at high risk of fire should now be safer than ever with the establishment of The Building Safety Regulator which has now separated and stands apart […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Professional services Thursday January 15 2026 HR firm doubles in size in 18 months Swindon-based HR experts the HR Dept have doubled in size in the past 18 months, following a surge in demand as employers try to get to grips with new employment legislation. Against the backdrop of the new Employment Rights […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Professional services Tuesday October 28 2025 Jazzbones hits 150-client milestone Branding, design and digital agency Jazzbones Creative is celebrating working with more 150 clients – many of them several times – in its 20 years in business. The Swindon-based company, which specialises in branding, website design and digital marketing […]
