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Networking and referrals group BNI White Horse has appointed PPS Chartered Accountants partner Sally Holland as its new president.

Swindon & Wiltshire Appointments
Monday December 1 2025

Accountancy firm partner appointed president of networking group

Networking and referrals group BNI White Horse has appointed PPS Chartered Accountants partner Sally Holland as its new president. BNI White Horse, which covers the Swindon and Chippenham area, officially launched in November 2024. Sally joined the group in […]

Marks & Spencer has published a list of 500 locations across the UK where it is looking to open new stores.

Swindon & Wiltshire Property
Thursday November 27 2025

M&S names towns where it wants to open stores

Marks & Spencer has published a list of 500 locations across the UK where it is looking to open new stores. The company currently operates more than 220 full-line and 310 M&S Food stores across the UK, with a […]

HMRC has reformed the process for repaying the High Income Child Benefit Charge (HICBC), says Michael Blaken, of Optimum Professional Services

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
Thursday November 27 2025

All change for High Income Child Benefit Charge

HMRC has reformed the process for repaying the High Income Child Benefit Charge (HICBC), says Michael Blaken, of Optimum Professional Services HMRC has reformed the process for repaying the High Income Child Benefit Charge (HICBC), introducing a new, simplified […]

A Wiltshire tourist attraction that was devastated by floods will reopen for Christmas.

Swindon & Wiltshire Culture
Thursday November 27 2025

Wiltshire tourist attraction devastated by floods to reopen for Christmas

A Wiltshire tourist attraction that was devastated by floods will reopen for Christmas. Visitors are invited to return to Avebury Manor for the first time in almost two years on Saturday, November 29. The 16th-century house, cared for by […]

A "once-in-a-generation" devolution deal that would see Swindon join forces with councils in the Thames Valley region to benefit from billions of pounds in economic growth will be discussed by councillors over the next week.

Swindon & Wiltshire Economy
Thursday November 27 2025

Councillors to discuss devolution plans to supercharge Swindon’s economy

A “once-in-a-generation” devolution deal that would see Swindon join forces with councils in the Thames Valley region to benefit from billions of pounds in economic growth will be discussed by councillors over the next week. Leaders and chief executives […]

Swindon corporate finance experts Watersheds have advised on the acquisition of The English Cheesecake Company by a Swiss company.

Swindon & Wiltshire M&A, deals
Thursday November 27 2025

Watersheds advise on international acquisition of The English Cheesecake Company

Swindon corporate finance experts Watersheds have advised on the acquisition of The English Cheesecake Company by a Swiss company. The Emmi Group has acquired The English Cheesecake Company, the UK premium cheesecake brand. The English Cheesecake Company was founded […]

Chancellor Rachel Reeves

Swindon & Wiltshire Economy
Wednesday November 26 2025

Business world responds to Labour’s second Budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has delivered Labour’s second Budget. With more pre-announcement kites flying than a kite-flying festival there were few big surprises. But as always there were winners and losers. Business Biscuit has gathered a host of experts to […]

Wiltshire College & University Centre has been recognised among leading UK and Irish institutions at the 2025 Green Gown Awards, earning a place on the shortlist for ‘Sustainability Institution of the Year’.

Swindon & Wiltshire Eco
Tuesday November 25 2025

Wiltshire College recognised at national awards for sustainability

Wiltshire College & University Centre has been recognised among leading UK and Irish institutions at the 2025 Green Gown Awards, earning a place on the shortlist for ‘Sustainability Institution of the Year’. Judges commended the College’s rapid progress and […]

Aligra, the Swindon-headquartered recruitment business with eleven branches across the UK, is celebrating a clean sweep of national recognition after picking up four honours in the same week across two of the industry’s biggest award programmes.

Swindon & Wiltshire Awards
Tuesday November 25 2025

Swindon recruitment firm celebrates national award success

Aligra, the Swindon-headquartered recruitment business with eleven branches across the UK, is celebrating a clean sweep of national recognition after picking up four honours in the same week across two of the industry’s biggest award programmes. The company was […]

A new drone manufacturing facility in Swindon will create more than 100 jobs in its first year.

Swindon & Wiltshire Manufacturing
Monday November 24 2025

Swindon drone factory to create 100 skilled manufacturing jobs

A new drone manufacturing facility in Swindon will create more than 100 jobs in its first year. That was the message as the STARK factory threw open its doors to VIPs last week. The purpose-built 40,000 sq ft factory, […]

One of Wiltshire's oldest businesses has announced it is winding down its retail operations.

Swindon & Wiltshire Retail
Monday November 24 2025

146-year-old retailer Knees announces it is winding down

One of Wiltshire’s oldest businesses has announced it is winding down its retail operations. 146-year-old retailer Knees will cease trading on January 31, 2026. On its website, the company posted today (Monday): “This has been a carefully considered and […]

Profits have jumped 19 per cent at defence engineering firm Babcock, as governments spend more on defence.

Swindon & Wiltshire Manufacturing
Friday November 21 2025

Profits at Babcock rise as governments spend more on defence

Profits have jumped 19 per cent at defence engineering firm Babcock, as governments spend more on defence. Babcock maintains Britain’s naval fleet, builds warships and provides weapons systems at 60 sites around the UK. Regionally, Babcock has multiple locations […]

The winners of this year’s Tech South West Awards 2025 have been announced.

Swindon & Wiltshire Awards
Thursday November 20 2025

Winners of Tech South West Awards 2025 revealed

The winners of this year’s Tech South West Awards 2025 have been announced. The ceremony, held at Sandy Park, Exeter, brought together hundreds of innovators, founders, investors and business leaders to recognise the people and companies transforming the South […]

With Christmas office parties imminent employers must be especially mindful of their duty of care to staff, says Helen Imbusi of the HR Dept.

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
Thursday November 20 2025

Employee care is a year-round responsibility, not just for Christmas

With Christmas office parties imminent employers must be especially mindful of their duty of care to staff, says Helen Imbusi of the HR Dept. With rules being strengthened on employer responsibilities, looking after staff is more than just best […]

Work to re-establish a Business Improvement District (BID) in Swindon has reached a significant milestone with a new Shadow BID Board of local businesses and organisations now steering the project through its development phase.

Swindon & Wiltshire Economy
Thursday November 20 2025

Swindon prepares to launch new Business Improvement District

Work to re-establish a Business Improvement District in Swindon has reached a significant milestone with a new Shadow BID Board of local businesses and organisations now steering the project through its development phase. Re-establishing the BID was proposed by […]