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The go-ahead for exploratory studies for a Severn tidal lagoon has been hailed as a catalyst for jobs and growth on both sides of the Severn Estuary.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
17.09.2026

Tidal power plans hailed as catalyst for jobs and growth

The go-ahead for exploratory studies for a Severn tidal lagoon has been hailed as a catalyst for jobs and growth on both sides of the Severn Estuary. Cardiff Capital Region – a regional public body made up of the ten […]

Businesses in Swindon could be made to clean up their premises, with the local council threatening to use legal powers to compel them.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
17.09.2026

Council says it will use legal powers to force businesses to clean up premises

Businesses in Swindon could be made to clean up their premises, with the local council threatening to use legal powers to compel them. Swindon’s Big Town Centre Clean-Up was a 10‑day blitz in which more than 250 volunteers cleared […]

Businesses across the Thames Valley are being invited to assess the implications of the Government’s Autumn Budget at a breakfast briefing in Swindon.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
17.09.2026

Thames Valley business leaders to get experts’ take on Autumn Budget

Businesses across the Thames Valley are being invited to assess the implications of the Government’s Autumn Budget at a breakfast briefing in Swindon. The event, organised by the Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce in partnership with accountancy firm Monahans, […]

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Swindon & Wiltshire News
17.09.2026

Council says it will use legal powers to force businesses to clean up premises

Businesses in Swindon could be made to clean up their premises, with the local council threatening to use legal powers to compel them. Swindon’s Big Town Centre Clean-Up was a 10‑day blitz in which more than 250 volunteers cleared […]

South West helping drive the UK’s innovation economy, new research finds

14.09.2026

PI warns law change could put cohabiting couples under greater scrutiny

14.09.2026

Swindon’s £45 million state-of-the-art venue plan in doubt

11.09.2026

Swindon & Wiltshire News
17.09.2026

Temp billings growth accelerates to joint-quickest in over three years

Temporary hiring in the South West accelerated sharply in August, offering fresh signs that the region’s labour market may be beginning to stabilise despite continued weakness in permanent recruitment. Billings from the employment of short-term staff rose at the […]

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 News
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. […]

Business activity in the South West is showing tentative signs of improvement, but remains patchy as consumer weakness and a slumping property market offset gains in exports and some business services, according to the Bank of England’s latest Regional Agents’ summary.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
14.09.2026

SW business activity shows signs of improvement – Bank of England

Business activity in the South West is showing tentative signs of improvement, but remains patchy as consumer weakness and a slumping property market offset gains in exports and some business services, according to the Bank of England’s latest Regional […]

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Swindon & Wiltshire Events
17.09.2026

Thames Valley business leaders to get experts’ take on Autumn Budget

Businesses across the Thames Valley are being invited to assess the implications of the Government’s Autumn Budget at a breakfast briefing in Swindon. The event, organised by the Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce in partnership with accountancy firm Monahans, […]

PR expert takes reins of new networking group for Royal Wootton Bassett

30.07.2026

Trowbridge Chamber announces new West Wiltshire Expo

09.07.2026

Thames Valley’s best businesses named at glittering ceremony

07.07.2026

Wiltshire entrepreneurs are being given the chance to pitch their idea to a real Dragon.

Swindon & Wiltshire Events
09.09.2026

Wiltshire entrepreneurs get chance to pitch to a real Dragon

Wiltshire entrepreneurs are being given the chance to pitch their idea to a real Dragon. Moonpig founder and Wiltshire resident Nick Jenkins, who was a Dragon for two series of the BBC show between 2015 and 2017 will be […]

Swindon & Wiltshire Events
20.08.2026

Founder to share ‘redundancy to millions’ success story

The founder of one of the UK’s largest background screening companies will take to the stage in Swindon this November to share the lessons she’s learnt from building a business from scratch into a multi-million-pound company. Rachel Bedgood, who […]

Top-rate energy performance is “no longer a niche ambition” in an age of spiralling energy bills, according to the UK's only permanent venue dedicated to independent homebuilding, self-build and renovation advice and support, which is based in Swindon.

Swindon & Wiltshire Events
14.08.2026

Energy efficiency no longer a ‘nice to have’ as bills spiral, says NSBRC

Top-rate energy performance is “no longer a niche ambition” in an age of spiralling energy bills, according to the UK’s only permanent venue dedicated to independent homebuilding, self-build and renovation advice and support, which is based in Swindon. The […]

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Wroughton-based financial advisers Southby & Co are taking on their next fundraising challenge by running Swindon’s Half Marathon for child bereavement charity, Wiltshire Treehouse.

Swindon & Wiltshire ESG
09.09.2026

Southby & Co plan a September of fundraising

Wroughton-based financial advisers Southby & Co are taking on their next fundraising challenge by running Swindon’s Half Marathon for child bereavement charity, Wiltshire Treehouse. At the start of 2026, Southby & Co Financial Planning announced their charity of the […]

Marathon-a-day charity trek will take Swindon estate agent all the way to Woolacombe

18.08.2026

Best Mates raise £20k on bike ride to Brussels

18.08.2026

Wiltshire IT firm becomes a B-Corp

18.08.2026

Swindon & Wiltshire ESG
08.09.2026

Shipment from book charity’s Swindon warehouse supports readers in Sudan

Book Aid International is sending 18,000 brand-new books to Sudan, supporting students and researchers whose access to learning has been devastated by war. Partners receiving books are the University of Khartoum, the Sudan Academic Libraries Initiative and Windle Trust […]

South West housebuilder Newland Homes is calling for the long-term running costs of a property to play a greater role in discussions about housing affordability.

Swindon & Wiltshire ESG
26.08.2026

Housebuilder warns of rocketing costs for inefficient homes

South West housebuilder Newland Homes is calling for the long-term running costs of a property to play a greater role in discussions about housing affordability. The call comes as Ofgem today (Tuesday) announced that the energy price cap will […]

Wiltshire-headquartered meals provider apetito has donated close to 200 solar panels to Energy Garden, London’s largest community energy organisation, helping to power a new green community space designed to bring people together through creative and educational activities and granting access to clean, community-owned energy.

Swindon & Wiltshire ESG
24.08.2026

Wiltshire firm donates solar panels to London’s largest community energy organisation

Wiltshire-headquartered meals provider apetito has donated close to 200 solar panels to Energy Garden, London’s largest community energy organisation, helping to power a new green community space designed to bring people together through creative and educational activities and granting […]

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Law firm Thrings has strengthened its residential property service with two new lawyers, qualifying into the team through different routes.

Swindon & Wiltshire People
15.09.2026

Thrings grows residential property team with qualification of ‘outstanding’ new lawyers

Law firm Thrings has strengthened its residential property service with two new lawyers, qualifying into the team through different routes. Having completed their training this summer, Jess Fry and Deanna Graddon-Davis become permanent fixtures on the team, bringing a […]

Natural capital lead named in Environment 100 list

08.09.2026

Law firm FSM expands family team with new hire

24.08.2026

New partner for accountancy firm Albert Goodman

20.08.2026

Property specialist Assetz Capital has continued its expansion in the South West with the appointment of business development manager Amy Salomon.

Swindon & Wiltshire People
10.09.2026

New BDO for South West property specialist

Property specialist Assetz Capital has continued its expansion in the South West with the appointment of business development manager Amy Salomon. Amy brings extensive experience from the new homes property market, having worked closely with developers, housebuilders and purchasers […]

Wiltshire law firm Wansbroughs has announced the appointment of four new legal experts.

Swindon & Wiltshire People
09.09.2026

Four appointments at law firm Wansbroughs

Wiltshire law firm Wansbroughs has announced the appointment of four new legal experts. The appointments include two senior hires: Louise Hall, who joins as legal director in the firm’s corporate & commercial team, and Linda Blay, who joins as […]

Television antiques expert, auctioneer and jewellery specialist Izzie Balmer has joined the team at RWB Auctions in Royal Wootton Bassett, bringing more than a decade of industry experience to the growing Wiltshire auction house.

Swindon & Wiltshire People
08.09.2026

TV antiques expert joins Wiltshire auction house

Television antiques expert, auctioneer and jewellery specialist Izzie Balmer has joined the team at RWB Auctions in Royal Wootton Bassett, bringing more than a decade of industry experience to the growing Wiltshire auction house. Izzie, who is well known […]

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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 […]

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Big changes are on the horizon for self-assessment. HMRC has launched a new consultation on ‘timely payments’, detailing plans that could see those in self-assessment, who also have PAYE income, moved away from the traditional January and July deadlines.

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
09.09.2026

HMRC plans to move tax closer to payday – Optimum Professional Services

If you are employed but also have other income – such as freelance work or rental income – changes are coming to the way you pay tax, says Jon Lacey of Optimum Professional Services Big changes are on the […]

Tips for separated parents for smooth summer holidays – FSM Solicitors

30.07.2026

Why AI can’t replace real professional advisers – Optimum Professional Services

15.07.2026

Heatwaves at work – your rights and responsibilities

09.07.2026

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
02.09.2026

A brief guide to managing pregnant employees fairly – the HR Dept

Don’t let a pregnancy be a negative life-changing moment for your SME, says Peter Jones of the HR Dept. For most women, a pregnancy will be a wonderful and life-changing moment. At both a human and business level, care […]

Does a sole trader need to be VAT registered. Michael Blaken of Optimum Professional Services explains the rules, pros, and cons of VAT registration

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
18.08.2026

Is Flat Rate VAT right for your business? – Optimum Professional Services

If you want to cut down on paperwork, Flat Rate VAT could be right for you, says Michael Blaken of Optimum Professional Services. For many small business owners, VAT can feel like one of the more complicated aspects of […]

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
12.08.2026

Managing employees returning from maternity leave – the HR Dept

Business owners should seek expert guidance before taking workplace actions that could result in costly employment tribunal claims and reputational damage, says Helen Imbusi of the HR Dept. Navigating UK employment law continues to be a complex challenge for […]

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Featured News

Tidal power plans hailed as catalyst for jobs and growth

Council says it will use legal powers to force businesses to clean up premises

Thames Valley business leaders to get experts’ take on Autumn Budget

News

Council says it will use legal powers to force businesses to clean up premises

South West helping drive the UK’s innovation economy, new research finds

PI warns law change could put cohabiting couples under greater scrutiny

Swindon’s £45 million state-of-the-art venue plan in doubt

Temp billings growth accelerates to joint-quickest in over three years

Wiltshire gold dealer calls for tougher rules to protect sellers

SW business activity shows signs of improvement – Bank of England

Events

Thames Valley business leaders to get experts’ take on Autumn Budget

PR expert takes reins of new networking group for Royal Wootton Bassett

Trowbridge Chamber announces new West Wiltshire Expo

Thames Valley’s best businesses named at glittering ceremony

Wiltshire entrepreneurs get chance to pitch to a real Dragon

Founder to share ‘redundancy to millions’ success story

Energy efficiency no longer a ‘nice to have’ as bills spiral, says NSBRC

ESG

Southby & Co plan a September of fundraising

Marathon-a-day charity trek will take Swindon estate agent all the way to Woolacombe

Best Mates raise £20k on bike ride to Brussels

Wiltshire IT firm becomes a B-Corp

Shipment from book charity’s Swindon warehouse supports readers in Sudan

Housebuilder warns of rocketing costs for inefficient homes

Wiltshire firm donates solar panels to London’s largest community energy organisation

People

Thrings grows residential property team with qualification of ‘outstanding’ new lawyers

Natural capital lead named in Environment 100 list

Law firm FSM expands family team with new hire

New partner for accountancy firm Albert Goodman

New BDO for South West property specialist

Four appointments at law firm Wansbroughs

TV antiques expert joins Wiltshire auction house

Profiles

Wansbroughs

Optimum Professional Services

Charlton Baker

National Self Build and Renovation Centre

CMD Recruitment

Southby & Co. Financial Planning

Jazzbones Creative

Experts

HMRC plans to move tax closer to payday – Optimum Professional Services

Tips for separated parents for smooth summer holidays – FSM Solicitors

Why AI can’t replace real professional advisers – Optimum Professional Services

Heatwaves at work – your rights and responsibilities

A brief guide to managing pregnant employees fairly – the HR Dept

Is Flat Rate VAT right for your business? – Optimum Professional Services

Managing employees returning from maternity leave – the HR Dept

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