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Swindon & Wiltshire Economy
Friday September 4 2026

Employers named over minimum wage breaches

Employers across the South West and Berkshire have been named in a Government minimum-wage enforcement round, which returned almost £4 million to workers nationally. Around 660 employers have been named for failing to pay the National Minimum Wage, with […]

Peter Jones of the HR Dept

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
Wednesday September 2 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 […]

Business confidence in the South West rose 25 points during August to 55 per cent, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds, the first time it has outpaced the national average since June 2025.

Swindon & Wiltshire Economy
Tuesday September 1 2026

Business confidence in the South West jumps as trading outlook and economic optimism surge

Business confidence in the South West rose 25 points during August to 55 per cent, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds, the first time it has outpaced the national average since June 2025. Companies in the South […]

Parking in Wiltshire is set to become more expensive from Tuesday, 1 September, with council-run pay-and-display charges increasing by an average of 20 per cent.

Swindon & Wiltshire Economy
Wednesday August 26 2026

Wiltshire parking charges rise from next week

Parking in Wiltshire is set to become more expensive from Tuesday, 1 September, with council-run pay-and-display charges increasing by an average of 20 per cent. The increase will be rounded to the nearest 10p and marks the first change […]

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 Eco
Wednesday August 26 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 […]

A clinic for tongue-tied babies has opened in at Swindon's Dorcan Business Village.

Swindon & Wiltshire Property
Wednesday August 26 2026

Clinic for tongue-tied babies opens in Swindon

A clinic for tongue-tied babies has opened in at Swindon’s Dorcan Business Village. The Swindon Tongue Tie Clinic Limited has joined the growing Ritzy Offices community, founded by friends Rosie Linstead and Anna Pawlowska to offer high-quality accommodation for […]

Businesses that have delayed essential health and safety training or failed to carry out required health checks on staff could leave themselves vulnerable when major changes to unfair dismissal rights take effect next year, according to health and safety expert Andrew Wilkinson.

Swindon & Wiltshire Education, training and skills
Tuesday August 25 2026

Employers warned not to delay safety training

Businesses that have delayed essential health and safety training or failed to carry out required health checks on staff could leave themselves vulnerable when major changes to unfair dismissal rights take effect next year, according to health and safety […]

Almost half the people eligible for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax have missed the first filing deadline, according to analysis from international accountancy and business advisory group Azets.

Swindon & Wiltshire Professional services
Monday August 24 2026

428,000 people miss Making Tax Digital’s first filing deadline

Almost half the people eligible for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax have missed the first filing deadline, according to analysis from international accountancy and business advisory group Azets. Figures from HMRC showed 436,000 taxpayers filed their first MTD […]

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 Social
Monday August 24 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 […]

Law firm Forrester Sylvester Mackett has expanded its family law team with the appointment of solicitor Katie Howlett.

Swindon & Wiltshire Appointments
Monday August 24 2026

Law firm FSM expands family team with new hire

Law firm Forrester Sylvester Mackett has expanded its family law team with the appointment of solicitor Katie Howlett. Katie, who is based at the firm’s Chippenham office, works with clients across Wiltshire, advising on all aspects of relationship breakdown, […]

A new skills plan for the West of England is calling for closer alignment between employers, colleges and training providers as the region prepares for a decade of economic expansion.

Swindon & Wiltshire Education, training and skills
Thursday August 20 2026

New skills plan for West of England launched

A new skills plan for the West of England is calling for closer alignment between employers, colleges and training providers as the region prepares for a decade of economic expansion. Published by Business West, the government-funded 2026 Local Skills […]

Pay is finally moving in the right direction for jobseekers across the South of England, even as employers keep a tight grip on permanent hiring, according to a new report.

Swindon & Wiltshire Economy
Thursday August 20 2026

Pay rises outpace hiring slowdown, jobs report says

Pay is finally moving in the right direction for jobseekers across the South of England, even as employers keep a tight grip on permanent hiring, according to a new report. The latest KPMG and REC Report on Jobs showed […]

Accountancy firm PKF Francis Clark has continued an annual tradition by taking on dozens of new trainee accountants and tax advisers this year, with most starting their careers with the firm this summer.

Swindon & Wiltshire Professional services
Thursday August 20 2026

PKF Francis Clark takes on 44 new accountancy and tax trainees

Accountancy firm PKF Francis Clark has continued an annual tradition by taking on dozens of new trainee accountants and tax advisers this year, with most starting their careers with the firm this summer. The 44 new recruits are based […]

South West-based accountancy firm Albert Goodman has appointed Mark Richdon as corporate tax partner in its Bristol office, strengthening specialist tax advisory services.

Swindon & Wiltshire Appointments
Thursday August 20 2026

New partner for accountancy firm Albert Goodman

South West-based accountancy firm Albert Goodman has appointed Mark Richdon as corporate tax partner in its Bristol office, strengthening specialist tax advisory services. Mark has many years of experience dealing with corporate tax restructuring, share transactions and managing tax […]

South West professional services firm Old Mill is celebrating its 20th anniversary, marking two decades of growth and development across the region.

Swindon & Wiltshire Professional services
Thursday August 20 2026

Professional services firm celebrates 20 years of growth across the South West

South West professional services firm Old Mill is celebrating its 20th anniversary, marking two decades of growth and development across the region. Founded in 2006, Old Mill has grown from a regional accountancy practice into a 300+ strong multidisciplinary […]