• Swindon & Wiltshire Awards
• Thursday November 23 2023

Good Energy named in Top 20 of the UK’s best large companies to work for

Chippenham-based renewable energy provider Good Energy has been named as one of the UK’s best large companies to work for, rising rapidly through the list of national employers. The firm has been listed 17th in the annual Best Companies […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire People
• Tuesday November 21 2023

Swindon pop and TV star inspires new name for new recycling lorry

The 25-year career of Swindon-born pop and TV star Billie Piper is to be celebrated in the town’s fleet of recycling lorries. Binnie Piper will join 17 other Swindon Borough Council recycling lorries whose names were suggested by members […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Awards
• Monday November 20 2023

Julia’s House named UK’s Best Charity to Work For by Best Companies

Wiltshire’s children’s hospice Julia’s House has been named the UK’s Best Charity to Work For in the prestigious Best Companies Awards 2023. The Devizes-based charity, which provides outstanding care for families of the most seriously ill children across Wiltshire […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Awards
• Wednesday November 15 2023

Wiltshire Wildlife Community Energy’s free ‘solar powered’ energy advice service shortlisted for national award

A free energy advice service run by Wiltshire Wildlife Community Energy (WWCE), one of the county’s largest not-for-profit solar energy enterprises, has been named amongst just three national finalists in the Fuel Poverty Action category at the Community Energy […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire People
• Tuesday November 14 2023

Swindon PR expert Fiona Scott publishes memoir about her experiences of starting a business

Media consultant and journalist Fiona Scott has published her first book The Hard Yards – an autobiographical memoir covering her first ten years of running her own micro business. Fiona, who lives in Swindon with her family, is sharing […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Awards
• Monday November 13 2023

Winners revealed at the Tech South West Awards 2023

The winners of the fifth Tech South West Awards were revealed last week at a ceremony in Exeter. A record-breaking 400 tech leaders attended the awards, which showcased innovation from across the region including AI tools to tackle online […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Appointments
• Friday November 10 2023

Fast-growing IT company Mintivo makes five key appointments

Wiltshire IT services and solutions company Mintivo has made five key additions to its staff to keep pace with demand while remaining on course to beat its growth target. The five year old Lacock company, which offers managed IT […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Awards
• Wednesday November 8 2023

Salisbury-based WBR Group celebrates top honours at Moneyfacts Investment Life & Pensions Award 2023

Salisbury-based WBR Group, the UK’s largest independent provider of SSAS services and tax experts, has been awarded Best SSAS Provider at the Moneyfacts Investment Life & Pensions Award 2023. The ceremony took place at the Royal Lancaster hotel in […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Awards
• Monday November 6 2023

Excalibur named as one of UK’s Best Small Companies to Work For

Communications and IT solutions provider Excalibur has been named one of the UK’s Best Small Companies to Work For. The accolade comes from Best Companies and marks the first time Excalibur has been a Top 50 company and marks […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Awards
• Monday October 30 2023

Thrings’ family team shines as firm maintains recognition in Times Top 250 law firms

Thrings has been ranked by The Times as one of the best law firms in the country for the second consecutive year. The Times Top 250 Law Firms surveys those in the legal industry to recognise the most highly […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Awards
• Monday October 30 2023

Old Mill named Best Financial Advisor in South West

Chippenham-based financial experts Old Mill have been named Best Financial Adviser at the EntreConf Awards, held at Bristol Museum and Art Gallery. The EntreConf Awards celebrate and honour the entrepreneurial spirit by recognising businesses and individuals in the region […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Awards
• Thursday October 26 2023

Good Energy tops Which? Eco Provider ranking for third year running

Renewable energy supplier Good Energy is joint highest scoring in this year’s Which? league table on the sustainability of energy suppliers, placing top for the third year running. The pioneering Chippenaham company has been awarded the Eco Provider endorsement […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Recruitment
• Tuesday October 24 2023

Accountancy firm PKF Francis Clark to create 80 new trainee jobs across the South West

South West accountancy firm PKF Francis Clark is to create 80 new jobs for graduates, school leavers and career changers next year. The roles will be based at the firm’s offices in Bristol and Salisbury, as well as Exeter, […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire News
• Tuesday October 24 2023

South West employers find Gen Z workers harder to motivate than previous generations – Grant Thornton

New research from business and financial adviser Grant Thornton shows that many employers are finding it challenging to motivate their Gen Z workforce and are adapting their training methods to better meet the needs of their younger cohort. The […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Appointments
• Monday October 23 2023

Barratt David Wilson Homes appoints new South West head of construction

A housebuilding expert with close on 20 years’ industry experience has joined Bristol-based Barratt David Wilson Homes South West as the new head of construction. Mark Hughes started his career as a trainee with Linden Homes (now Vistry) and […]