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Now we’re well into the New Year, what plans can you put in place, in 2026, to help your business thrive?

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
Wednesday January 14 2026

Get your business and finances ready for 2026 – Optimum Professional Services

Now we’re well into the New Year, what plans can you put in place, in 2026, to help your business thrive? Start with your business plan, and remind yourself that it is a dynamic, living document. This isn’t just […]

The search to find the best businesses in the Thames Valley will be launched - twice - in March.

Swindon & Wiltshire Awards
Tuesday January 13 2026

Business competition so good they’ll launch it twice

The search to find the best businesses in the Thames Valley will be launched – twice – in March. The Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce Awards will be launched at Dorney Lake Berkshire on March 4, and again at […]

Salisbury is preparing to celebrate its 800th anniversary next year. In 2027 it will be eight centuries since it received the royal charter that allowed it to hold a weekly charter market.

Swindon & Wiltshire Events
Tuesday January 13 2026

Salisbury sets out stall for landmark Charter Market anniversary

Salisbury is preparing to celebrate its 800th anniversary next year. In 2027 it will be eight centuries since it received the royal charter that allowed it to hold a weekly charter market. The charter, granted by Henry III, made […]

Hospitality and media collective The Kingston Group has acquired the aptly-named White Horse View, which overlooks Westbury's iconic white horse.

Swindon & Wiltshire Property
Tuesday January 13 2026

Hospitality group acquires bar with a view of White Horse

Hospitality and media collective The Kingston Group has acquired the aptly-named White Horse View, which overlooks Westbury’s iconic white horse. The Kingston Group, which takes over on February 1 following an extensive refurbishment, aims to create a “premier regional […]

The region's jobs market cooled in December, but starting salaries for permanent jobs rose at a faster pace, according to the latest Report on Jobs from Recruitment and Employment Confederation trade body and accountants KPMG.

Swindon & Wiltshire Economy
Tuesday January 13 2026

Jobs market cooled in December – but pay growth was stronger

The region’s jobs market cooled in December, but starting salaries for permanent jobs rose at a faster pace, according to the latest Report on Jobs from trade body the Recruitment and Employment Confederation and accountants KPMG. The monthly report […]

A £1 million loan fund has opened to applications from businesses in Swindon and Wiltshire.

Swindon & Wiltshire Support
Monday January 12 2026

£1 million loan fund opens to applications

A £1 million loan fund has opened to applications from businesses in Swindon and Wiltshire. Growing Places Infrastructure Fund (GPIF) programme – a capital-only loan fund designed to unlock sustainable economic growth across the region – has been launched […]

Wiltshire-based precious metals specialist Gold Traders UK has been appointed an authorised partner of The Royal Mint, becoming the first business in the South West to achieve the status.

Swindon & Wiltshire Retail
Monday January 12 2026

Wiltshire precious metals firm becomes first authorised partner of The Royal Mint in the South West

Wiltshire-based precious metals specialist Gold Traders UK has been appointed an authorised partner of The Royal Mint, becoming the first business in the South West to achieve the status. The appointment enables Gold Traders UK Ltd to buy and […]

Wiltshire print firms Corsham Print and Kennet Print have announced their merger.

Swindon & Wiltshire Manufacturing
Thursday January 8 2026

‘Band gets back together’ as Wiltshire print firms merge

Wiltshire print firms Corsham Print and Kennet Print have announced their merger. Neil Mortimer, formerly of Kennet Print, joins as a director alongside Chris Perry and David Kilmurray in the merged company. The merger combines two established local print […]

Swindon-headquartered insurance giant Zurich is partnering with three Swindon charities in a three-year initiative worth £20,000 a year to each charity through its community trust.

Swindon & Wiltshire Social
Thursday January 8 2026

Zurich Community Trust pledges £180,000 to Swindon charities

Swindon-headquartered insurance giant Zurich is partnering with three Swindon charities in a three-year initiative worth £20,000 a year to each charity through its community trust. The local partnerships form part of a wider commitment, with Zurich Community Trust investing […]

Trowbridge-based food firm apetito / Wiltshire Farm Foods has successfully completed deconstruction at the site of its proposed new food manufacturing facility, Kitchen West, on Canal Road Industrial Estate.

Swindon & Wiltshire Eco
Thursday January 8 2026

Environmentally-conscious apetito completes sustainable ‘deconstruction’ of manufacturing site

Trowbridge-based food firm apetito / Wiltshire Farm Foods has successfully completed deconstruction at the site of its proposed new food manufacturing facility, Kitchen West, on Canal Road Industrial Estate. Environmentally-conscious apetito said its ambition during deconstruction was to maximise […]

What are the topics that will get people talking about your business in 2026? PR guru Fiona Scott of Scott Media looks at some upcoming trends.

Swindon & Wiltshire Media
Wednesday January 7 2026

Business topics that will make the news in 2026 – Fiona Scott

What are the topics that will get people talking about your business in 2026? PR guru Fiona Scott of Scott Media looks at some upcoming trends. Each year I look at stories and topics which are likely to trend […]

South West manufacturers are preparing to bring their businesses to market in 2026, as well as making fresh investment in digital and automation capabilities, according to a new report by specialist business advisory firm FRP.

Swindon & Wiltshire Manufacturing
Tuesday January 6 2026

South West manufacturers prepare for new wave of M&A deals in 2026

South West manufacturers are preparing to bring their businesses to market in 2026, as well as making fresh investment in digital and automation capabilities, according to a new report by specialist business advisory firm FRP. Of the South West […]

The firm behind iconic breakfast cereals including Shredded Wheat, Shreddies and Cheerios has applied to build a new factory in Wiltshire.

Swindon & Wiltshire Property
Monday January 5 2026

Shredded Wheat maker submits new factory plans

The firm behind iconic breakfast cereals including Shredded Wheat, Shreddies and Cheerios has applied to build a new factory in Wiltshire. Cereal Partners UK, a joint venture between Nestle and General Mills, wants to build the new factory next […]

Wiltshire's largest broom cupboard could be expanded under plans unveiled by its owner.

Swindon & Wiltshire Property
Monday January 5 2026

Extension sought for Wiltshire’s largest broom cupboard

Wiltshire’s largest broom cupboard could be expanded under plans unveiled by its owner. Hillbrush – a manufacturer of brushes and brooms which counts the Royal Family among its customers – has applied for planning permission to extend an existing […]

Devolution could spell the end of cross-border economic development co-operation between Swindon and Wiltshire.

Swindon & Wiltshire Economy
Monday January 5 2026

Devolution could spell end of cross-border economic development

Devolution could spell the end of cross-border economic development co-operation between Swindon and Wiltshire. Both Swindon Borough Council and Wiltshire County Council have confirmed that the cross-border advisory group of the Swindon and Wiltshire Business and Growth Unit has […]