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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 […]

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
Thursday July 30 2026

Tips for separated parents for smooth summer holidays – FSM Solicitors

Summer should be simple, not stressful – and a little preparation can help separated parents and children, says Naomi Corp of FSM Solicitors. For separated parents, the summer holidays can bring extra challenges around childcare, contact arrangements and travel […]

Law firm Thrings has been ranked third in a list of the most-recommended law firms across the South West, according to new independent research.

Swindon & Wiltshire Awards
Thursday July 30 2026

Thrings named among South West’s most-recommended law firms

Law firm Thrings has been ranked third in a list of the most-recommended law firms across the South West, according to new independent research. The ranking comes from Legal 500’s annual client survey, which asks the question: “On a […]

The British Business Bank supported 2,800 smaller businesses across the South West in 2025/26, with the funding expected to generate a £500m uplift in regional economic output.

Swindon & Wiltshire Economy
Wednesday July 22 2026

British Business Bank backs 2,800 South West firms as £500 million economic boost forecast

The British Business Bank supported 2,800 smaller businesses across the South West in 2025/26, with the funding expected to generate a £500m uplift in regional economic output. Figures from the Bank’s third annual Impact Report show the backed firms […]

Wiltshire businesses are being urged to continue supporting efforts to improve mobile connectivity across the county by reporting areas where mobile signal is poor or unavailable.

Swindon & Wiltshire Tech
Wednesday July 22 2026

Wiltshire firms urged to report mobile ‘not spots’

Wiltshire businesses are being urged to continue supporting efforts to improve mobile connectivity across the county by reporting areas where mobile signal is poor or unavailable. Wiltshire Council says the response to its Digital Wiltshire campaign has been extremely […]

South West businesses faced a tougher trading environment in June as weaker customer demand weighed on activity and new orders, according to the latest NatWest Growth Tracker data.

Swindon & Wiltshire Economy
Tuesday July 21 2026

Cooling cost pressures offer encouragement in the South West despite softer June trading

South West businesses faced a tougher trading environment in June as weaker customer demand weighed on activity and new orders, according to the latest NatWest Growth Tracker data. The headline South West Business Activity Index – a seasonally adjusted […]

Corsham town centre is to get its "biggest single investment since the 1970s" - at over £5 million.

Swindon & Wiltshire Property
Tuesday July 21 2026

Corsham town centre to get biggest single investment since 1970s.

Corsham town centre is to get its “biggest single investment since the 1970s” – at over £5 million. The claim comes from the developers behind the scheme to redevelop the former Lloyds Bank building, which has been vacant since […]

An innovative work experience initiative designed to give young people meaningful, hands-on experience within a creative agency environment is celebrating its first year.

Swindon & Wiltshire Education, training and skills
Tuesday July 21 2026

Creative agency celebrates first year of Next Gen work experience programme

An innovative work experience initiative designed to give young people meaningful, hands-on experience within a creative agency environment is celebrating its first year. Launched in July 2025 by creative agency GEL Studios, Next Gen was created to move beyond […]

Thirty-nine-year-old apprentice Martyn Masters has been named Rising Star of the Year at the Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce Awards, recognising his remarkable commitment to learning, professional development and career progression with Swindon-based electrical and compliance specialists TECC Ltd.

Swindon & Wiltshire Awards
Tuesday July 21 2026

Apprentice Martyn is named Rising Star – as he approaches 40

Thirty-nine-year-old apprentice Martyn Masters has been named Rising Star of the Year at the Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce Awards, recognising his remarkable commitment to learning, professional development and career progression with Swindon-based electrical and compliance specialists TECC Ltd. […]