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English devolution could unlock billions in extra tax receipts and level up long‑overlooked rural economies, according to a new report from countryside charity the Campaign to Protect Rural England. English devolution could unlock billions in extra tax receipts and level up long‑overlooked rural economies, according to a new report from countryside charity the Campaign to Protect Rural England.

Swindon & Wiltshire Economy
Monday July 6 2026

Devolution could boost rural economies – report

English devolution could unlock billions in extra tax receipts and level up long‑overlooked rural economies, according to a new report from countryside charity the Campaign to Protect Rural England. Devolution has hit the headlines again this week, with Manchester […]

Wiltshire defence firm Avon Technologies has won a $10 million order to supply respirators to a European NATO ally.

Swindon & Wiltshire Manufacturing
Monday July 6 2026

Wiltshire defence firm lands $10 million gas mask order

Wiltshire defence firm Avon Technologies has won a $10 million order to supply respirators to a European NATO ally. The $10.8 million order was placed with the firm’s chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear protection division under the NATO Support […]

Mobility aids designer and manufacturer Urathon has been officially certified as a Great Place to Work for the first time.

Swindon & Wiltshire Governance
Monday July 6 2026

Mobility aids company named as ‘Great Place to Work’

Mobility aids designer and manufacturer Urathon has been officially certified as a Great Place to Work for the first time. The prestigious accreditation is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at the Wiltshire-based company. […]

Swindon's first TEDx event turned the spotlight on local ideas, creativity and community last week, drawing speakers, civic figures and guests from across the town and beyond for a day built around the theme of Lines of Connection.

Swindon & Wiltshire Events
Monday July 6 2026

Swindon’s first TEDx event turns spotlight on local ideas

Swindon’s first TEDx event turned the spotlight on local ideas, creativity and community last week, drawing speakers, civic figures and guests from across the town and beyond for a day built around the theme of Lines of Connection. Held […]

Swindon & Wiltshire Social
Monday July 6 2026

Hills supports purchase of new Bobby Van

A brand new Wiltshire Bobby Van will be working across the county to keep older and vulnerable people safe in their homes thanks to The Hills Group. The Swindon-based company has sponsored a van being driven by the newest […]

Two new regional forums have been established to strengthen collaboration, support economic growth and improve opportunities for learners in the West region.

Swindon & Wiltshire Education, training and skills
Thursday July 2 2026

Colleges and universities formally launch joint forums to boost skills, growth and opportunity

Two new regional forums have been established to strengthen collaboration, support economic growth and improve opportunities for learners in the West region. At an event held on Wednesday at the University of the West of England, Colleges West formally […]

The South West saw the biggest percentage rise in equity investment of any UK nation or region in 2025, with funding for smaller businesses more than doubling to £687 million, according to the British Business Bank’s annual Small Business Equity Tracker.

Swindon & Wiltshire Economy
Thursday July 2 2026

Megadeals drive South West equity boom, but deal numbers fall

The South West saw the biggest percentage rise in equity investment of any UK nation or region in 2025, with funding for smaller businesses more than doubling to £687 million, according to the British Business Bank’s annual Small Business […]

Business West has pressed the case for Thames Valley devolution after Oxfordshire County Council pulled the plug on a deal that that would have brought billions of pounds of investment to the Thames Valley.

Swindon & Wiltshire Economy
Thursday July 2 2026

Business West presses case for Thames Valley devolution

Business West has pressed the case for Thames Valley devolution after Oxfordshire County Council pulled the plug on a deal that that would have brought billions of pounds of investment to the Thames Valley. Councils from Swindon to Reading […]

Swindon & Wiltshire ESG
Thursday July 2 2026

Award-winning charity launches new initiative connecting local organisations

Award-winning charity Best Mates has hosted its first Community Impact Round Table, creating a space for organisations to share ideas, build connections and strengthen support across the community. Earlier this year, the charity was named Charity of the Year […]

A £700,000 plan to drive economic growth in Wiltshire has been agreed by Wiltshire Council leaders.

Swindon & Wiltshire Economy
Wednesday July 1 2026

£700,000 scheme to boost market towns launched

A £700,000 plan to drive economic growth in Wiltshire has been agreed by Wiltshire Council leaders. At a meeting of the council’s Liberal Democrat-led Cabinet last week, members voted in favour of the package, which includes a £250,000 small […]

Swindon & Wiltshire Social
Wednesday July 1 2026

Haines Watts accountants help Swindon Film celebrate its 80th year

Accountancy firm Haines Watts Swindon is the latest to sign up to support Swindon Film’s 80th anniversary later this year. Swindon Film, which like Haines Watts Swindon is based in Old Town, shows predominantly new, award-winning international films at […]

The manufacturer of well-known breakfast cereals including Shredded Wheat, Shreddies and Cheerios has been given the green light for a £66 million expansion of its Wiltshire factory.

Swindon & Wiltshire Property
Wednesday July 1 2026

Breakfast cereal factory to get £66 million extension

The manufacturer of well-known breakfast cereals including Shredded Wheat, Shreddies and Cheerios has been given the green light for a £66 million expansion of its Wiltshire factory. Wiltshire Council has approved a planning application from Cereal Partners UK to […]

With summer here, how should businesses handle the government's Summer VAT reduction? Michael Blaken of Optimum Professional Services explains

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
Wednesday July 1 2026

Navigating the 2026 Summer VAT reduction – Optimum Professional Services

With summer here, how should businesses handle the government’s Summer VAT reduction? Michael Blaken of Optimum Professional Services explains The Government’s Great British Summer Savings scheme introduces a temporary tax reduction designed to lower costs for households over the […]

The South West has seen the biggest confidence rise of any region last month, climbing 22 points to 44 per cent in June, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds.

Swindon & Wiltshire Economy
Tuesday June 30 2026

South West sees biggest business confidence rise of any region

The South West has seen the biggest confidence rise of any region last month, climbing 22 points to 44 per cent in June, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds. Companies in the South West reported higher confidence […]

UK businesses have been hit hard by economic issues and remain worried and pessimistic about the future of UK plc, according to new research from international accountancy and business advisory group Azets.

Swindon & Wiltshire Economy
Tuesday June 30 2026

Seventy per cent of UK businesses fear economic uncertainty

UK businesses have been hit hard by economic issues and remain worried and pessimistic about the future of UK plc, according to new research from international accountancy and business advisory group Azets. The findings of the Q2 2026 Azets […]