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Insolvency-related activity in Wiltshire and Berkshire decreased by 6.2 per cent last year, according to the UK’s restructuring, turnaround and insolvency trade body R3.

Swindon & Wiltshire Economy
Thursday February 5 2026

Insolvency-related activity down by 6.2 per cent in Wilts and Berks last year

Insolvency-related activity in Wiltshire and Berkshire decreased by 6.2 per cent last year, according to the UK’s restructuring, turnaround and insolvency trade body R3. R3’s analysis of data provided by Creditsafe indicated a fall in insolvency-related activities from 2,519 […]

A major shift is on the horizon for UK employment law, and it’s something every business owner and HR manager should have on their radar, says Peter Jones of the HR Dept Swindon, North Wiltshire and East Cotswolds

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
Thursday February 5 2026

SMEs need to prepare for Initial Period of Employment – the HR Dept

A major shift is on the horizon for UK employment law, and it’s something every business owner and HR manager should have on their radar, says Peter Jones of the HR Dept Swindon, North Wiltshire and East Cotswolds The […]

Western Forest, England’s first new national forest in more than 30 years, has announced the appointment of Jamie Audsley as its first director.

Swindon & Wiltshire Eco
Thursday February 5 2026

Western Forest appoints first director to lead creation of England’s new national forest

Western Forest, England’s first new national forest in more than 30 years, has announced the appointment of Jamie Audsley as its first director. In its first five years, Western Forest aims to create at least 2,500 hectares of woodland […]

Roller skaters could soon be taking their skills to great heights thanks to an innovative proposal to transform underused space at a multi-storey car park in Swindon.

Swindon & Wiltshire Property
Wednesday February 4 2026

Skate park planned for top floor of multi-storey car park

Roller skaters could soon be taking their skills to great heights thanks to an innovative proposal to transform underused space at a multi-storey car park in Swindon. As part of Swindon Borough Council’s ambition to improve the town centre, […]

Global uncertainty has led to growing demand for military and homeland security gear produced by a Melksham firm.

Swindon & Wiltshire Manufacturing
Tuesday February 3 2026

Uncertain world leads to record start of year for defence firm

Global uncertainty has led to growing demand for military and homeland security gear produced by a Melksham firm. Avon Technologies told its AGM – held at its Melksham headquarters – that there had een sustained demand for its CBRN […]

With National Apprenticeship Week approaching, a Swindon recruitment business is sharing a more honest view of apprenticeships, shaped by what it sees working with employers and candidates every day.

Swindon & Wiltshire Education, training and skills
Tuesday February 3 2026

Don’t treat apprentices as a cheap hire, warns Swindon expert

A Swindon apprenticeship expert has warned employers not to view apprentices as a ‘cheap hire’. With National Apprenticeship Week approaching, Ashlea Fisher, founder and managing director of iRecruit4 is sharing a more honest view of apprenticeships, shaped by what […]

Entrepreneurial drive has led to a six per cent increase in demand for start-up loans in the South West, according to the British Business Bank.

Swindon & Wiltshire Economy
Tuesday February 3 2026

Entrepreneurial drive sparks growing demand for start up finance in South West

Entrepreneurial drive has led to a six per cent increase in demand for start-up loans in the South West, according to the British Business Bank. The British Business Bank’s Start Up Loans programme provided more than 1,000 loans to […]

A new furniture store has opened its doors at The Brunel Shopping Centre in Swindon, bringing an empty unit back to life.

Swindon & Wiltshire Property
Friday January 30 2026

Swindon’s Brunel Shopping Centre welcomes new furniture store

A new furniture store has opened its doors at The Brunel Shopping Centre in Swindon, bringing an empty unit back to life. Home Clearance Outlet, which specialises in affordable ranges of furniture, has taken over the old Poundland site, […]

Business confidence in the South West dipped slightly during January, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking.

Swindon & Wiltshire Economy
Friday January 30 2026

South West business confidence dips slightly – but hiring intentions rise

Business confidence in the South West dipped slightly during January, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking. But there was better news on the jobs front, with more firms saying they intended to increase staff […]

Swindon and Wiltshire employers are being urged to take part in an important survey as statistics show that incidents of domestic abuse in the county are rising to crisis levels.

Swindon & Wiltshire Support
Wednesday January 28 2026

Wiltshire employers urged to act as domestic abuse reaches crisis level

Swindon and Wiltshire employers are being urged to take part in an important survey as statistics show that incidents of domestic abuse in the county are rising to crisis levels. Nearly 42,000 domestic abuse crimes or incidents were reported […]

With business owners and professionals ringing in the new year, Sally Holland of PPS Chartered Accountants in Swindon shares her top five practical tips to support businesses seeking to start the year off with financial confidence.

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
Wednesday January 28 2026

Getting your business finances right in 2026 – PPS Chartered Accountants

With business owners and professionals ringing in the new year, Sally Holland of PPS Chartered Accountants in Swindon shares her top five practical tips to support businesses seeking to start the year off with financial confidence. Self-employed are getting […]

Living standards in Bristol have rose twice as fast as in most towns and cities across the UK between 2013 and 2023, according to a new report.

Swindon & Wiltshire Economy
Tuesday January 27 2026

Living standards in Bristol rise more than twice as fast as most of UK

Living standards in Bristol have rose twice as fast as in most towns and cities across the UK between 2013 and 2023, according to a new report. The Cities Outlook report from the economic think tank Centre for Cities […]

A PR event that generated more than £1 million in media value is to return towards the end of this year.

Swindon & Wiltshire Events
Tuesday January 27 2026

PR event that generated more than £1 million in media value to return

A PR event that generated more than £1 million in media value is to return towards the end of this year. Swindon-based PR agency Scott Media has announced the return of the No BS Media Summit, which connects business […]

Swindon & Wiltshire Events
Tuesday January 27 2026

Building Swindon’s Future will be topic of discussion at Business West event

A panel discussion exploring how housing, jobs, skills and education can be provided to ensure a bright future for Swindon will take place as part of the town’s Festival of Tomorrow. Featuring key voices from the business and civic […]

Pharmaceutical packaging company Wasdell has won planning consent to significantly extend its manufacturing facility at Groundwell in Swindon.

Swindon & Wiltshire Property
Monday January 26 2026

Wasdell Group wins planning permission for pharmaceutical packaging plant

Pharmaceutical packaging company Wasdell has won planning consent to almost double the size of its manufacturing facility at Groundwell in Swindon. The firm – which played a major role during the pandemic – has owned the plant since 2016, […]