Swindon & Wiltshire Appointments Thursday November 20 2025 Business West names new CEO The West of England’s largest business membership organisation has appointed a new CEO. Douglas Ure will become CEO of Business West from January. He joins from Marsh McLennan, a global professional services firm, where he held various leadership positions […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Economy Thursday November 20 2025 Virgin Money takeover leads to 46 per cent income boost for Nationwide Swindon-headquartered building society Nationwide has reported a 46 per cent rise in income for the first half of the year following its takeover of Virgin Money. The customer-owned lender reported total underlying income of £3.1 billion for the six […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Appointments Wednesday November 19 2025 WH Smith boss quits with immediate effect following accounting probe The CEO of Swindon-headquartered retail giant WH Smith has resigned with immediate effect following the publication of an independent probe into a multi-million pound accounting error. Accountancy group Deloitte found major flaws in the operations of the group’s North […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Social Wednesday November 19 2025 Wiltshire’s largest non-profit community energy group commits over £37,000 to local projects Wiltshire’s largest independent non-profit solar energy enterprise, Wiltshire Wildlife Community Energy has committed over £37,000 to local community groups this year. WWCE’s dedicated Community Fund has approved 11 new grants in 2025, helping to fund pond dipping platforms for […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Property Wednesday November 19 2025 Regeneration hope for central Warminster as listed buildings acquired Three listed buildings in the heart of Warminster have been acquired with the aim of tackling long-term vacancy and supporting the regeneration of the town’s historic high street. The buildings, located at 20-24 Market Place, occupy prominent positions in […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Awards Tuesday November 18 2025 Wiltshire gift-wrapping expert wins national business awards A Chippenham entrepreneur who turned her love of gift-wrapping into a business has been recognised by the Female Business Awards. Eve Cale, founder of Giftwrapped by Eve, won two categories at the awards: Sustainability & Planet Friendly – the […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Eco Tuesday November 18 2025 UK’s largest biochar facility set to open in Wiltshire The UK’s largest biochar facility set to open in Royal Wootton Bassett in Wiltshire, with a £24 million investment from Pure Data Centres Group. Biochar looks like charcoal. Made by burning waste food and wood in an oxygen-free environment […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Economy Tuesday November 18 2025 Devolution ‘could unlock £18 billion for Thames Valley economy’ Devolution could unlock £18 billion for the Thames Valley economy by 2040, according to councils that want to form a Mayoral Strategic Authority. Councils from across the region will debate the plans – and the implications for their own […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Events Tuesday November 18 2025 Workshop will help businesses harness power of AI Swindon business leaders can learn how to drive innovation and efficiency by using AI at a free event next week. Nexus Business Centre in Swindon will be hosting an event led by George Cairns of Get AI Powers along […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Economy Friday November 14 2025 Hiring slowdown eases in South West, but demand for staff remains weak Recruitment activity across the South West showed tentative signs of stabilisation in October. That’s according to the latest KPMG and REC, UK Report on Jobs: South of England, compiled by S&P Global. While hiring conditions remained subdued overall, both […]
Swindon & Wiltshire People Thursday November 13 2025 PR guru publishes second book – on how she got into journalism Swindon PR guru Fiona Scott has turned back the clock for her second book, to explore her life in newspaper journalism. Launched at the View Gallery (part of RWB Auctions) on November 11, Tales of a Backwater Journalist looks […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Awards Wednesday November 12 2025 Business stalwart and women’s rights champion honoured A stalwart of the Swindon and Wiltshire business scene, and a longtime campaigner for women’s rights, has been honoured at the 10th International Global IAE & EuroStar Awards. Nicky Alberry was awarded the Lansdowne Gold Star at the awards […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Manufacturing Wednesday November 12 2025 Global conflict continues to be good news for Avon Technologies War, and the threat of conflict, continues to be good news for Avon Technologies, which has reported a record order book. The Melksham-headquartered manufacturer of personal protection gear for the military said the 12-month period to the end of […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Economy Wednesday November 12 2025 Nationwide promises to keep all branches open until 2030 Swindon-headquartered building society Nationwide has announced that it will continue to keep every one of its 696 Nationwide and Virgin Money branches open until at least 2030, despite many other banks closing theirs. The new commitment, which extends its […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Property Wednesday November 12 2025 Construction firm gives update on Honda Plant project Building firm McLaren Construction has given an update on its work at Panattoni Park in Swindon – the former Honda manufacturing plant. The firm says it is on track to deliver a 545,000 sq ft speculative warehouse for developer […]
