Swindon & Wiltshire Archives - Business Biscuit

A Bristol tech manufacturer has reported record growth, almost reaching its entire revenue for last year in just six months.

Swindon & Wiltshire Tech
Tuesday July 14 2026

Bristol tech manufacturer reports record growth

A Bristol tech manufacturer has reported record growth, almost reaching its entire revenue for last year in just six months. The Exacta Group, parent company to leading brands Exacta Technologies and Blackcore Technologies, has reported record H1 revenue of […]

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.

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 […]

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.

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) […]

Property agents in Swindon are reporting ‘unprecedented demand’ for office space at 1 Newbridge Square, with over 75,000 sq ft being let in the last 12 months to a wide range of big name businesses, including Cotswold Outdoor, Thames Water, Stagecoach and AtkinsRéalis.

Swindon & Wiltshire Property
Monday July 13 2026

Agents report unprecedented demand for office space at 1 Newbridge Square

Property agents in Swindon are reporting ‘unprecedented demand’ for office space at 1 Newbridge Square, with over 75,000 sq ft being let in the last 12 months to a wide range of big name businesses, including Cotswold Outdoor, Thames […]

Swindon-based HR Dept is calling on incoming Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, to consider the challenges currently facing small and medium-sized enterprises in the wake of sweeping employment law reforms and rising employment costs.

Swindon & Wiltshire Economy
Monday July 13 2026

HR Dept urges incoming Prime Minister to support SMEs

Swindon-based HR Dept is calling on incoming Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, to consider the challenges currently facing small and medium-sized enterprises in the wake of sweeping employment law reforms and rising employment costs. SMEs across the UK, including Wiltshire, […]

Recruitment activity across the South of England showed tentative signs of stabilisation in June, as temporary hiring strengthened and the decline in permanent placements eased, according to the latest KPMG and REC UK Report on Jobs.

Swindon & Wiltshire Economy
Monday July 13 2026

Jobs: temp billings continued to climb in June

Recruitment activity across the South of England showed tentative signs of stabilisation in June, as temporary hiring strengthened and the decline in permanent placements eased, according to the latest KPMG and REC UK Report on Jobs. The survey, compiled […]

Fleet management firm Holman has raised nearly £48,000 through its annual Charity Golf Day.

Swindon & Wiltshire Social
Friday July 10 2026

Charity golf day raises £48k for charities

Fleet management firm Holman has raised nearly £48,000 through its annual Charity Golf Day. The Chippenham-based firm hosted the event at Bowood Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort in Wiltshire, bringing together more than 80 colleagues, customers and supply chain […]

The inaugural West Wiltshire Business Expo will be launched by Trowbridge Chamber of Commerce in the autumn.

Swindon & Wiltshire Events
Thursday July 9 2026

Trowbridge Chamber announces new West Wiltshire Expo

The inaugural West Wiltshire Business Expo will be launched by Trowbridge Chamber of Commerce in the autumn. The flagship event will be held on Thursday, October 8 at The Civic, a state of the art events and conference centre […]

Army veteran Amie Spinks has won the New Service Leaver of the Year award at the British Ex-Forces in Business Awards after joining Trowbridge-based business solutions firm SA Group.

Swindon & Wiltshire Awards
Thursday July 9 2026

Business award for Army veteran who joined civvy street

Army veteran Amie Spinks has won the New Service Leaver of the Year award at the British Ex-Forces in Business Awards after joining Trowbridge-based business solutions firm SA Group. Amie joined the employee-owned firm after a 22-year career in […]

A former head of department with almost 30 years of experience in the legal profession is launching a new business aimed at helping busy SMEs, consultants and sole traders across Swindon and the surrounding areas.

Swindon & Wiltshire Appointments
Thursday July 9 2026

Former legal professional launches new business to support Swindon SMEs

A former head of department with almost 30 years of experience in the legal profession is launching a new business aimed at helping busy SMEs, consultants and sole traders across Swindon and the surrounding areas. Lisa Keefe, who lives […]

Swindon town centre is to undergo a massive clean-up this summer - with the owners of commercial properties told to tidy up their premises.

Swindon & Wiltshire Economy
Thursday July 9 2026

Swindon town centre to undergo massive clean-up this summer

Swindon town centre is to undergo a massive clean-up this summer – with the owners of commercial properties told to tidy up their premises. Street cleaning, graffiti removal, paving repairs, weed clearance and bench refurbishments will all form part […]

Leading regional law firm Gardner Leader has expanded its real estate team with the appointment of two new partners.

Swindon & Wiltshire Appointments
Thursday July 9 2026

Two new hires at regional law firm

Leading regional law firm Gardner Leader has expanded its real estate team with the appointment of two new partners. The appointment of Charlotte Botham and Belinda Sinnott form part of the firm’s continued growth strategy, which has seen Gardner […]

What are employees' rights and employers' responsibilities during a heatwave? Amber Ballans of law firm Goughs explains.

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
Thursday July 9 2026

Heatwaves at work – your rights and responsibilities

What are employees’ rights and employers’ responsibilities during a heatwave? Amber Ballans of law firm Goughs explains. Every summer seems to bring at least one spell of extreme heat, and I’m increasingly asked the same question: can employers really […]

The best businesses in the Thames Valley were celebrated at a glittering ceremony last week, as Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce held its annual Business Awards.

Swindon & Wiltshire Awards
Tuesday July 7 2026

Thames Valley’s best businesses named at glittering ceremony

The best businesses in the Thames Valley were celebrated at a glittering ceremony last week, as Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce held its annual Business Awards. Hosted by Olympic gold medallist Tessa Sanderson CBE, the evening brought together businesses […]

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.

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 […]