Swindon & Wiltshire Archives - Business Biscuit

Wiltshire, Bristol and Somerset-based law firm BLB Solicitors has strengthened its Bath office with the appointment of three senior solicitors across its commercial and property teams.

Swindon & Wiltshire Appointments
Monday March 16 2026

Three new hires at regional law firm

Wiltshire, Bristol and Somerset-based law firm BLB Solicitors has strengthened its Bath office with the appointment of three senior solicitors across its commercial and property teams. Alice Johnston (pictured) has joined as an associate in firm’s the company & […]

Swindon-based creative agency GEL Studios has been named Employer of the Year at the South West Business & Community Awards.

Swindon & Wiltshire Awards
Monday March 16 2026

GEL Studios Named Employer of the Year at South West Business Awards

Swindon-based creative agency GEL Studios has been named Employer of the Year at the South West Business & Community Awards. Judges recognised GEL Studios for creating a workplace culture centred on collaboration, professional development and wellbeing. GEL Studios actively […]

Financial expert Southby & Co Financial Planning has locked in to a sponsorship deal to support its local canal.

Swindon & Wiltshire Social
Monday March 16 2026

Financial expert ‘locks’ in to sponsorship deal

Financial expert Southby & Co Financial Planning has locked in to a sponsorship deal to support its local canal. Founded by Dave Southby, the Wroughton-based financial adviser is sponsoring the landing stage at the stretch of the Wilts & […]

Swindon & Wiltshire Awards
Monday March 16 2026

Wiltshire law firm scoops Legal Provider of the Year award

Wiltshire law firm Goughs Solicitors has been named Legal Provider of the Year at the Bath Life Awards 2026. The awards ceremony, held at The Forum in Bath, celebrates the very best businesses and organisations across the city and […]

A new book by ADHD entrepreneur Rob Curtis has officially launched, with the aim of helping people navigate the "messy middle" between awareness and action.

Swindon & Wiltshire People
Monday March 16 2026

ADHD entrepreneur’s book tackles ‘messy middle’ between awareness and action

A new book by ADHD entrepreneur Rob Curtis has officially launched, with the aim of helping people navigate the “messy middle” between awareness and action. Managing Marketing’s Messy Middle: 100 Pages to Clean Up the Mess, describes how most […]

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

Swindon & Wiltshire Appointments
Friday March 13 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 […]

AI is helping South West firms work more efficiently and unlock new opportunities for growth, according to findings in the latest Lloyds Business Barometer.

Swindon & Wiltshire Economy
Thursday March 12 2026

South West businesses adopting AI see strong gains in productivity and profitability – survey

AI is helping South West firms work more efficiently and unlock new opportunities for growth, according to findings in the latest Lloyds Business Barometer. South West businesses integrating AI into their operations are reporting significant financial benefits, with 70 […]

There was a softer reduction in permanent staff hiring across the South West region in February, according to a major jobs market survey.

Swindon & Wiltshire Economy
Thursday March 12 2026

Fall in permanent job placements slows – but reverse is some way off

There was a softer reduction in permanent staff hiring across the South West region in February, according to a major jobs market survey. Data from the latest KPMG and REC, UK Report on Jobs revealed the fall in permanent […]

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

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
Thursday March 12 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 […]

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

Swindon & Wiltshire Appointments
Tuesday March 10 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 […]

Housing association Selwood Housing has appointed a new CEO. Mark Mayler will take up the role in June.

Swindon & Wiltshire Appointments
Tuesday March 10 2026

Housing association appoints new CEO

Housing association Selwood Housing has appointed a new CEO. Mark Mayler will take up the role in June. Mark has spent the last five years as chief financial officer at Selwood Housing, where he has reshaped the finance function, […]

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 Social
Monday March 9 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 […]

Pictured: Paddy Bradley, chair of governors, Lily Raynor-Blundell, executive director, Sarah Gibson MP for Chippenham, and Iain Hatt, principal & chief executive at the launch of the facility

Swindon & Wiltshire Education, training and skills
Monday March 9 2026

Good Energy partners with Wiltshire College to launch new green skills training facility

Renewable energy company Good Energy has partnered with Wiltshire College & University Centre to create a new training facility as part of a Green Skills Innovation Centre. The landmark facility, on the college’s Lackham Campus, is designed to accelerate […]

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 Social
Monday March 9 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 nationally important drone and defence technology cluster could be set up in Swindon.

Swindon & Wiltshire Manufacturing
Monday March 9 2026

Swindon submits innovation bid to accelerate growth of drone sector

A nationally important drone and defence technology cluster could be set up in Swindon. Swindon Borough Council has joined forces with Brunel University of London to submit a significant bid to UK Research and Innovation’s Local Investment in Partnerships […]