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Companies across the South West have signalled renewed falls in both business activity and new orders in March, according to the latest NatWest Growth Tracker.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
17.04.2026

Iran war takes toll as output falls amid decline in new orders

Companies across the South West have signalled renewed falls in both business activity and new orders in March, according to the latest NatWest Growth Tracker. At 48.7 in March, the headline South West Business Activity Index – a seasonally […]

A major Wiltshire employer has won the final go-ahead for a massive new warehouse.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
17.04.2026

Government gives green light for medical firm’s warehouse

A major Wiltshire employer has won the final go-ahead for a massive new warehouse. Gompels Healthcare won planning approval last month after telling Wiltshire councillors that it would move to Coventry with the loss of nearly 200 local jobs […]

The chief executive of Bristol Airport has announced that he will step down after eight years in the role.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
17.04.2026

Bristol Airport CEO to step down

The chief executive of Bristol Airport has announced that he will step down after eight years in the role. Dave Lees will remain with the business until a successor has been appointed, supporting a transition process through to the […]

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Swindon & Wiltshire News
17.04.2026

Iran war takes toll as output falls amid decline in new orders

Companies across the South West have signalled renewed falls in both business activity and new orders in March, according to the latest NatWest Growth Tracker. At 48.7 in March, the headline South West Business Activity Index – a seasonally […]

Collaborators complete official merger

15.04.2026

New medical manufacturer acquires production facility with HSBC funding

14.04.2026

Civil engineering firm MJ Church lands multi-million pound M4 contract

14.04.2026

Swindon & Wiltshire News
17.04.2026

Government gives green light for medical firm’s warehouse

A major Wiltshire employer has won the final go-ahead for a massive new warehouse. Gompels Healthcare won planning approval last month after telling Wiltshire councillors that it would move to Coventry with the loss of nearly 200 local jobs […]

Nearly 300 houses could be built on a Wiltshire business park, after the landowner failed to attract interest from businesses.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
16.04.2026

Houses could be built on empty business park

Nearly 300 houses could be built on a Wiltshire business park, after the landowner failed to attract interest from businesses. The 15-hectare Hawke Ridge Business Park, north of Westbury, was unveiled with great fanfare in 2014, with Wiltshire Council […]

A steeper fall in permanent job placements across the South in March highlighted continued caution among employers as uncertainty over the economic outlook weighed on hiring, according to the latest KPMG and REC, UK Report on Jobs.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
15.04.2026

Permanent staff appointments fell at quickest rate for six months in March

A steeper fall in permanent job placements across the South in March highlighted continued caution among employers as uncertainty over the economic outlook weighed on hiring, according to the latest KPMG and Recruitment & Employment Confederation UK Report on […]

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Professional speaker and generational communication expert Alastair Greener will welcome delegates at a major UK speaking conference in Leeds this April, as part of his role as president of the Professional Speaking Association UK & Ireland.

Swindon & Wiltshire Events
14.04.2026

Professional speaker to lead UK conference this weekend

Professional speaker and generational communication expert Alastair Greener will welcome delegates at a major UK speaking conference in Leeds this April, as part of his role as president of the Professional Speaking Association UK & Ireland. The PSA’s spring […]

PR event that generated more than £1 million in media value to return

27.01.2026

Building Swindon’s Future will be topic of discussion at Business West event

27.01.2026

Festival of Tomorrow and Science and Innovation Park launch new Hawking Building series

16.01.2026

A Business Charity Breakfast taking place in March will be raising funds for Ainslie’s Pavilion Project, a community-led initiative centred around Purton Cricket Club.

Swindon & Wiltshire Events
26.02.2026

Business breakfast to support pavilion project

A Business Charity Breakfast taking place in March will be raising funds for Ainslie’s Pavilion Project, a community-led initiative centred around Purton Cricket Club. The event, organised by PPS Chartered Accountants, will also feature a talk from local business […]

A series of events is being held to mark the 40th anniversary of the closure of Swindon's Railway Works.

Swindon & Wiltshire Events
24.02.2026

Events mark 40 years since closure of railway works

A series of events is being held to mark the 40th anniversary of the closure of Swindon’s Railway Works. The arrival of the railway in the 1840s saw Swindon grow from a market town of 2,500 people to a […]

Three businesses are coming together to explore one of the most powerful drivers of success - collaboration - to celebrate International Women’s Day.

Swindon & Wiltshire Events
09.02.2026

Businesses champion collaboration for International Women’s Day

Three businesses are coming together to explore one of the most powerful drivers of success – collaboration – to celebrate International Women’s Day. The trio – Businesswomen UnLtd, Connect Network and Scott Media – are staging a free webinar […]

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An organisation that helps autistic adults find work will host an evening of celebration later this month to share plans for the future of the charity.

Swindon & Wiltshire ESG
09.03.2026

Charity which helps autistic adults find work celebrates impact

An organisation that helps autistic adults find work will host an evening of celebration later this month to share plans for the future of the charity. Pennyhooks Farm Trust is a rural charity, based on a 100-acre organic working […]

Tour de Trowbridge announces lead sponsor

26.02.2026

Health and safety firm to raise £1,000s for kids charity

16.02.2026

Business centre names Ipsum as its charity of the year

12.02.2026

Swindon and Berkshire law firm Gardner Leader welcomed over 130 business leaders and professionals from across major industries to Somerville College at the University of Oxford to celebrate International Women’s Day.

Swindon & Wiltshire ESG
09.03.2026

Gardner Leader brings business community together for International Women’s Day

Swindon and Berkshire law firm Gardner Leader welcomed over 130 business leaders and professionals from across major industries to Somerville College at the University of Oxford to celebrate International Women’s Day. The March 5 event, sponsored for the third […]

A programme that aims to award £300,000 to registered charities that support employability among young people is open for applications.

Swindon & Wiltshire ESG
03.03.2026

Applications open for donations for charities helping young people into work

A programme that aims to award £300,000 to registered charities that support employability among young people is open for applications. The Persimmon Charitable Foundation is running its open application programme for a second year. The first of two funding […]

Wiltshire-based homelessness charity Alabaré has appointed internationally-known tracker, outdoor educator and founder of The Way of Tracking, Kyt Lyn Walken, as an ambassador for the organisation.

Swindon & Wiltshire ESG
02.03.2026

Outdoor educator Kyt Lyn Walken joins Alabaré as ambassador

Wiltshire-based homelessness charity Alabaré has appointed internationally-known tracker, outdoor educator and founder of The Way of Tracking, Kyt Lyn Walken, as an ambassador for the organisation. Kyt has a global community that follows her work in nature connection, wellbeing, […]

People

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Awdry Law has promoted three long-serving members of staff to partners.

Swindon & Wiltshire People
13.04.2026

Three new partners appointed at Awdry Law

Awdry Law has promoted three long-serving members of staff to partners. Rebecca Vassie, who was promoted to head of conveyancing last year, has already made a significant impact in leading the firm’s conveyancing team. Since stepping into the role, […]

Housing association appoints new CEO

10.03.2026

Senior solicitor joins law firm’s land and development team

06.03.2026

Promotion for commercial property lawyer

02.03.2026

A raft of promotions has been announced across key practice areas at Wiltshire law firm Wansbroughs.

Swindon & Wiltshire People
01.04.2026

Wansbroughs announces promotions across key practice areas

A raft of promotions has been announced across key practice areas at Wiltshire law firm Wansbroughs. Lucy Ingram has been promoted to partner in the commercial property team. Lucy is an accomplished commercial property lawyer with experience across complex, […]

Wiltshire businesswoman Louise Muir-Sage has been appointed as the new chairman of Swindon’s long-standing business referral group BusinessWise.

Swindon & Wiltshire People
13.03.2026

Swindon business networking group appoints new chair

Wiltshire businesswoman Louise Muir-Sage has been appointed as the new chairman of Swindon’s long-standing business referral group, BusinessWise. The independent, not for profit business group is one of the most established in the town and the county with a […]

Community rail partnership Transwilts has announced the arrival of a new director.

Swindon & Wiltshire People
10.03.2026

Transwilts announces arrival of new director

Community rail partnership Transwilts has announced the arrival of a new director. Swindon-based Chris Van Roon has joined the community interest company, which promotes and develops the railway line running from Swindon to Westbury via Chippenham and Melksham. A […]

Profiles

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Swindon & Wiltshire Profiles
15.07.2025

Wansbroughs

Established 1882, Wansbroughs LLP is a law firm based in Devizes, with an additional office in London. The firm has over 100 staff members, including approximately 20 partners. The firm is ranked in the Legal 500 for excellence in […]

Optimum Professional Services

13.01.2025

Charlton Baker

11.12.2024

National Self Build and Renovation Centre

16.10.2024

Swindon & Wiltshire Profiles
25.02.2025

CMD Recruitment

When it comes to recruitment, finding the right person is vital for both employer and employee. CMD Recruitment agency is Wiltshire’s leading independent employment agency with extensive connections and knowledge of employers in Wiltshire, Swindon and Bath’s job market […]

Swindon & Wiltshire Profiles
04.02.2025

Southby & Co. Financial Planning

Partners in your financial future Southby & Co. Financial Planning is a local company offering local financial advice both personal and corporate. The Swindon-based company helps provide financial peace of mind with a friendly, down-to-earth approach to protect the […]

Swindon & Wiltshire Profiles
27.01.2025

Jazzbones Creative

Jazzbones — turning trust into tangible results Jazzbones Creative is a digital marketing agency bringing big name and local brands to the fore. Jazzbones specialises in logos, visual identity, branding, digital marketing strategies and impactful and functional websites which […]

Experts

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As businesses grapple with the compounding pressures of rising employment costs and a volatile economic landscape, Helen Imbusi at the HR Dept says expert advice is more important than ever.

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
16.04.2026

Why expert HR advice is vital amid rising employment costs

As businesses grapple with the compounding pressures of rising employment costs and a volatile economic landscape, Helen Imbusi at the HR Dept says expert advice is more important than ever. UK employers are currently facing a perfect storm of […]

Estate agents: if portals disappeared tomorrow, would you still win business? – Jazzbones

18.02.2026

Why companies need a shareholders’ agreement – Optimum Professional Services

12.02.2026

SMEs need to prepare for Initial Period of Employment – the HR Dept

05.02.2026

Major changes to employment rights are just days away, warns Helen Imbusi of the HR Dept

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
01.04.2026

Major changes to employment rights are just days away – HR Dept

Major changes to employment rights are just days away, warns Helen Imbusi of the HR Dept Time is running out for employers to get ready for employment law legislation which comes into force at the start of the financial […]

Are you giving HMRC more than you need to, asks Michael Blaken of Optimum Professional Services

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
12.03.2026

Landlords: remember to claim mortgage interest relief – Optimum Professional Services

Are you giving HMRC more than you need to, asks Michael Blaken of Optimum Professional Services When it comes to property investing, every year some landlords hand over more tax to the HMRC than they need because they’ve become […]

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
25.02.2026

Electric vehicles – still a good choice for business owners? – Optimum Professional Services

Are electric vehicles still a good choice for business owners, wonders Expert of the Week Michael Blaken of Optimum Professional Services There’s no doubt, that running an electric vehicle isn’t the clear-cut, cost-efficient option it used to be. In […]

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Featured News

Iran war takes toll as output falls amid decline in new orders

Government gives green light for medical firm’s warehouse

Bristol Airport CEO to step down

News

Iran war takes toll as output falls amid decline in new orders

Collaborators complete official merger

New medical manufacturer acquires production facility with HSBC funding

Civil engineering firm MJ Church lands multi-million pound M4 contract

Government gives green light for medical firm’s warehouse

Houses could be built on empty business park

Permanent staff appointments fell at quickest rate for six months in March

Events

Professional speaker to lead UK conference this weekend

PR event that generated more than £1 million in media value to return

Building Swindon’s Future will be topic of discussion at Business West event

Festival of Tomorrow and Science and Innovation Park launch new Hawking Building series

Business breakfast to support pavilion project

Events mark 40 years since closure of railway works

Businesses champion collaboration for International Women’s Day

ESG

Charity which helps autistic adults find work celebrates impact

Tour de Trowbridge announces lead sponsor

Health and safety firm to raise £1,000s for kids charity

Business centre names Ipsum as its charity of the year

Gardner Leader brings business community together for International Women’s Day

Applications open for donations for charities helping young people into work

Outdoor educator Kyt Lyn Walken joins Alabaré as ambassador

People

Three new partners appointed at Awdry Law

Housing association appoints new CEO

Senior solicitor joins law firm’s land and development team

Promotion for commercial property lawyer

Wansbroughs announces promotions across key practice areas

Swindon business networking group appoints new chair

Transwilts announces arrival of new director

Profiles

Wansbroughs

Optimum Professional Services

Charlton Baker

National Self Build and Renovation Centre

CMD Recruitment

Southby & Co. Financial Planning

Jazzbones Creative

Experts

Why expert HR advice is vital amid rising employment costs

Estate agents: if portals disappeared tomorrow, would you still win business? – Jazzbones

Why companies need a shareholders’ agreement – Optimum Professional Services

SMEs need to prepare for Initial Period of Employment – the HR Dept

Major changes to employment rights are just days away – HR Dept

Landlords: remember to claim mortgage interest relief – Optimum Professional Services

Electric vehicles – still a good choice for business owners? – Optimum Professional Services

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