Swindon & Wiltshire Archives - Business Biscuit

A bid to make Swindon the UK City of Culture 2029 has been officially submitted by Swindon Borough Council and Swindon Culture Collective.

Swindon & Wiltshire Culture
Thursday August 13 2026

Swindon submits bid to be UK City of Culture 2029

A bid to make Swindon the UK City of Culture 2029 has been officially submitted by Swindon Borough Council and Swindon Culture Collective. The bid – which is backed by many of the town’s major firms – sets out […]

Darth Vader and a battalion of storm troopers joined staff at Wiltshire firm apetito for a family fundraising event that made £2,500 for its chosen charity.

Swindon & Wiltshire Social
Thursday August 13 2026

Darth Vader joins Wiltshire firm to raise £2,500 for charity

Darth Vader and a battalion of storm troopers joined staff at Wiltshire firm apetito for a family fundraising event that made £2,500 for its chosen charity. Trowbridge-based meals provider, apetito | Wiltshire Farm Foods brought together colleagues and their […]

Sweeping new powers to block the spread of vape shops, betting outlets and adult gaming centres have been welcomed by West leaders.

Swindon & Wiltshire Economy
Wednesday August 12 2026

Crackdown on vape and betting shops welcomed by West leaders

Sweeping new powers to block the spread of vape shops, betting outlets, and adult gaming centres have been welcomed by West leaders. The measures – set out by Andy Burnham yesterday – are designed to give communities greater control […]

South West businesses made a positive start to the second half of 2026, with both business activity and new orders returning to growth in July.

Swindon & Wiltshire Economy
Wednesday August 12 2026

South West businesses return to growth

South West businesses made a positive start to the second half of 2026, with both business activity and new orders returning to growth in July. The latest NatWest South West Growth Tracker showed the region’s Business Activity Index rose […]

Building society Nationwide is making its Speak Easy communication cards freely available to all financial services providers across the UK, helping create a more consistent and accessible experience for customers who may have communication difficulties.

Swindon & Wiltshire Social
Wednesday August 12 2026

Nationwide leads industry-wide effort to improve accessibility for people with communication difficulties

Building society Nationwide is making its Speak Easy communication cards freely available to all financial services providers across the UK, helping create a more consistent and accessible experience for customers who may have communication difficulties. Launched in 2024 in […]

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
Wednesday August 12 2026

Managing employees returning from maternity leave – the HR Dept

Business owners should seek expert guidance before taking workplace actions that could result in costly employment tribunal claims and reputational damage, says Helen Imbusi of the HR Dept. Navigating UK employment law continues to be a complex challenge for […]

Power-washing of paved areas in Swindon town centre has begun as part of an ongoing public realm improvements being delivered through The Big Town Centre Clean-Up.

Swindon & Wiltshire Retail
Monday August 10 2026

Swindon’s Big Town Centre Clean-Up gets underway

Power-washing of paved areas in Swindon town centre has begun as part of an ongoing public realm improvements being delivered through The Big Town Centre Clean-Up. The cleaning programme will take place between 6am and 8.30am on weekdays over […]

What started as a keynote speaking appearance at the Loo of the Year Awards has evolved into a new ambassadorial partnership for Wiltshire-based Paralympic judoka champ Chris Hunt Skelley.

Swindon & Wiltshire Appointments
Monday August 10 2026

Paralympic gold medalist joins Loo of the Year Awards as ambassador

What started as a keynote speaking appearance at the Loo of the Year Awards has evolved into a new ambassadorial partnership for Wiltshire-based Paralympic judoka champ Chris Hunt Skelley. Chris, who has represented Great Britain on the world stage, […]

Total private equity deals in the South West and Wales rose in the first half of this year, according to KPMG UK’s private equity pulse.

Swindon & Wiltshire M&A, deals
Friday August 7 2026

UK private equity interest in South West up in first half of 2026

Total private equity deals in the South West and Wales rose in the first half of this year, according to KPMG UK’s private equity pulse. The mid-year study into private equity deal activity found that interest in the region […]

The England squad may not have managed to bring football home this summer, but that didn’t stop the National Self Build & Renovation Centre (NSBRC) from getting in the World Cup spirit.

Swindon & Wiltshire Social
Friday August 7 2026

World Cup gives NSBRC a chance to tackle homelessness in Swindon

The England squad may not have managed to bring football home this summer, but that didn’t stop the National Self Build & Renovation Centre from getting in the World Cup spirit. The home building visitor centre used the opportunity […]

The UK economy has demonstrated continued resilience despite disruption from the conflict in the Middle East and is now forecast to grow at a slightly better-than-expected pace in 2026, according to the new UK Economic Outlook from Bristol-based accountancy giant EY.

Swindon & Wiltshire Economy
Tuesday August 4 2026

EY upgrades UK economic outlook, but warns Iran conflict may halt growth

The UK economy has demonstrated continued resilience despite disruption from the conflict in the Middle East and is now forecast to grow at a slightly better-than-expected pace in 2026, according to the new UK Economic Outlook from Bristol-based accountancy […]

Business confidence in the South West fell 14 points during July to 30 per cent, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds – a sharp drop that reflects significant headwinds facing businesses in the region.

Swindon & Wiltshire Economy
Friday July 31 2026

South West business confidence falls in July

Business confidence in the South West fell 14 points during July to 30 per cent, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds – a sharp drop that reflects significant headwinds facing businesses in the region. Companies in the […]

Wiltshire website specialist Black Nova Designs has been officially recognised as an expert partner by WooCommerce, Jetpack, and Pressable.

Swindon & Wiltshire Awards
Thursday July 30 2026

Wiltshire web firm one of first in west to partner WooCommerce

Wiltshire website specialist Black Nova Designs has been officially recognised as an expert partner by WooCommerce, Jetpack, and Pressable. Black Nova Designs, based in Calne, has been recognised for its quality service by being named as one of the […]

PR expert Fiona Scott has been announced as the leader of a new Cotswold Networking group in Royal Wootton Bassett, which will launch this September.

Swindon & Wiltshire Events
Thursday July 30 2026

PR expert takes reins of new networking group for Royal Wootton Bassett

PR expert Fiona Scott has been announced as the leader of a new Cotswold Networking group in Royal Wootton Bassett, which will launch this September. The expansion marks the ninth group for the thriving Cotswold Networking, bringing its successful, […]

Financial adviser Jenny Ashfield has been awarded a diploma in Regulated Financial Planning and has a passion for helping women seeking financial advice.

Swindon & Wiltshire Professional services
Thursday July 30 2026

Finance needs to be more accessible for women, says advisor

Financial adviser Jenny Ashfield has been awarded a diploma in Regulated Financial Planning and has a passion for helping women seeking financial advice. Jenny, 33, originally from Bedfordshire, spent ten years in the motor trade, moving from sales to […]