Swindon & Wiltshire Archives - Business Biscuit

A new festive celebration will be coming to Swindon later this month.

Swindon & Wiltshire Culture
Wednesday November 5 2025

New Christmas event coming to Swindon’s town centre

A new festive celebration will be coming to Swindon later this month. Swindon Winter Fest on Saturday, November 22 promises a magical one-day festival of culture, creativity, and community, along with community workshops in the weeks leading up to […]

Purpose-led creative agency GEL Studios has welcomed three new team members and announced an internal promotion as it continues to accelerate its ambitious five-year growth plan.

Swindon & Wiltshire Appointments
Wednesday November 5 2025

New hires at Swindon’s GEL Studios

Purpose-led creative agency GEL Studios has welcomed three new team members and announced an internal promotion as it continues to accelerate its ambitious five-year growth plan. The B-Corp Certified agency is known for building long-term partnerships with SMEs, combining […]

Swindon Chamber of Commerce will hold its final event of 2025 at the newly-refurbished nLighten Data Centre in Swindon.

Swindon & Wiltshire Events
Wednesday November 5 2025

Swindon Chamber throws end-of-year bash at data centre

Swindon Chamber of Commerce will hold its final event of 2025 at the newly-refurbished nLighten Data Centre in Swindon. The event – on Thursday, November 27 from 9.30am to 11.30am – offers networkers an opportunity to connect with fellow […]

Business professionals from across Swindon and Wiltshire are invited to attend the next PPS Business Charity Breakfast happening at DoubleTree by Hilton Swindon next week.

Swindon & Wiltshire Events
Tuesday November 4 2025

Business coach to speak at charity breakfast

Business professionals from across Swindon and Wiltshire are invited to attend the PPS Business Charity Breakfast happening at DoubleTree by Hilton Swindon next week. The event will raise funds for Sands, the UK’s leading pregnancy and baby loss charity. […]

Southby & Co. Financial Planning has appointed Jenny Ashfield as a trainee financial adviser.

Swindon & Wiltshire Appointments
Tuesday November 4 2025

New adviser joins financial planning firm

Southby & Co. Financial Planning has appointed Jenny Ashfield as a trainee financial adviser. Jenny, 32, spent ten years in the motor trade, moving from sales to finance management. After a decade in that world, she decided it was […]

Plans to reconnect Swindon with Birmingham by rail have been unveiled.

Swindon & Wiltshire Economy
Tuesday November 4 2025

Plans to reconnect Swindon to Birmingham by rail unveiled

Plans to reconnect Swindon with Birmingham by rail have been unveiled. It has been 20 years since direct trains ran between Swindon with Birmingham. Since the early 2000s rail passengers to the Midlands have had to change at Gloucester […]

The leader of Swindon Council is encouraging property landlords in Fleet Street and Bridge Street to support the regeneration of the rundown area that greets visitors when they arrive in the town by train or bus.

Swindon & Wiltshire Property
Tuesday November 4 2025

Council leader calls on landlords to support town centre regeneration

The leader of Swindon Council is encouraging property landlords in Fleet Street and Bridge Street to support the regeneration of the rundown area that greets visitors when they arrive in the town by train or bus. Following the recent […]

South west accountancy firm Old Mill has joined accounting, wealth management, legal and professional advisory services group Kinbrook in what the parties are describing as a "strategic combination".

Swindon & Wiltshire M&A, deals
Monday November 3 2025

Old Mill joins Kinbrook in “strategic combination”

South west accountancy firm Old Mill has joined accounting, wealth management, legal and professional advisory services group Kinbrook in what the parties are describing as a “strategic combination”. Old Mill will be the Kinbrook Group’s “anchor in the South […]

Business confidence in the South West rose six points during October to 43 per cent, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds.

Swindon & Wiltshire Economy
Friday October 31 2025

South West business confidence rises as more firms plan to hire

Business confidence in the South West rose six points during October to 43 per cent, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds. Companies in the South West reported higher confidence in their own business prospects month-on-month, up two […]

Former police officer Rachel Davies is bringing almost 25 years of crimefighting and community policing skills to the Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust’s Stay Safe Online team.

Swindon & Wiltshire Appointments
Thursday October 30 2025

Police fraud expert joins Bobby Van’s Stay Safe Online team

Former police officer Rachel Davies is bringing almost 25 years of crimefighting and community policing skills to the Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust’s Stay Safe Online team. Her appointment comes as cybercrime continues to surge in Wiltshire, accounting for almost […]

Almost 5,000 businesses in Bristol are experiencing ‘significant’ distress after a year-on-year increase of 22.5 per cent, according to the latest figures from Begbies Traynor’s Red Flag Alert, which monitors the financial health of UK companies.

Swindon & Wiltshire Economy
Thursday October 30 2025

Number of businesses in distress soars in Bristol and Salisbury

Almost 5,000 businesses in Bristol are experiencing ‘significant’ distress after a year-on-year increase of 22.5 per cent, according to the latest figures from Begbies Traynor’s Red Flag Alert, which monitors the financial health of UK companies. Meanwhile there are […]

A talented young graphic designer has been given the opportunity to showcase her talents thanks to this weekend’s Day of the Dead Festival in Swindon.

Swindon & Wiltshire Culture
Tuesday October 28 2025

Young designer showcases her talents for Old Town’s first Day of the Dead Festival

A talented young graphic designer has been given the opportunity to showcase her talents thanks to this weekend’s Day of the Dead Festival in Swindon. The festival has been organised by the Old Town Business Association, and chair Kris […]

There has been a £50 million fall in the number of SMEs in the South West making research & development tax relief claims, according to research by accountancy and advisory firm Azets.

Swindon & Wiltshire Manufacturing
Tuesday October 28 2025

Huge fall in West SMEs claiming R&D tax relief

There has been a £50 million fall in the number of SMEs in the South West making research & development tax relief claims, according to research by accountancy and advisory firm Azets. The drop has prompted a specialist at […]

Web design, hosting, and IT provider Black Nova Designs dedicated has dedicated its 10th anniversary celebration to fundraising for mental health charity, Best Mates.

Swindon & Wiltshire Social
Tuesday October 28 2025

Black Nova’s birthday bash raises cash for men’s health charity

Web design, hosting, and IT provider Black Nova Designs dedicated has dedicated its 10th anniversary celebration to fundraising for mental health charity, Best Mates. Black Nova Designs’ 10th Birthday Bash was held at the National Self Build and Renovation […]

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.

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 […]