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Wiltshire businesswoman Louise Muir-Sage has been appointed as the new chairman of Swindon’s long-standing business referral group BusinessWise.

Swindon & Wiltshire Appointments
Friday March 13 2026

Swindon business networking group appoints new chair

Wiltshire businesswoman Louise Muir-Sage has been appointed as the new chairman of Swindon’s long-standing business referral group, BusinessWise. The independent, not for profit business group is one of the most established in the town and the county with a […]

AI is helping South West firms work more efficiently and unlock new opportunities for growth, according to findings in the latest Lloyds Business Barometer.

Swindon & Wiltshire Economy
Thursday March 12 2026

South West businesses adopting AI see strong gains in productivity and profitability – survey

AI is helping South West firms work more efficiently and unlock new opportunities for growth, according to findings in the latest Lloyds Business Barometer. South West businesses integrating AI into their operations are reporting significant financial benefits, with 70 […]

There was a softer reduction in permanent staff hiring across the South West region in February, according to a major jobs market survey.

Swindon & Wiltshire Economy
Thursday March 12 2026

Fall in permanent job placements slows – but reverse is some way off

There was a softer reduction in permanent staff hiring across the South West region in February, according to a major jobs market survey. Data from the latest KPMG and REC, UK Report on Jobs revealed the fall in permanent […]

Are you giving HMRC more than you need to, asks Michael Blaken of Optimum Professional Services

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
Thursday March 12 2026

Landlords: remember to claim mortgage interest relief – Optimum Professional Services

Are you giving HMRC more than you need to, asks Michael Blaken of Optimum Professional Services When it comes to property investing, every year some landlords hand over more tax to the HMRC than they need because they’ve become […]

Community rail partnership Transwilts has announced the arrival of a new director.

Swindon & Wiltshire Appointments
Tuesday March 10 2026

Transwilts announces arrival of new director

Community rail partnership Transwilts has announced the arrival of a new director. Swindon-based Chris Van Roon has joined the community interest company, which promotes and develops the railway line running from Swindon to Westbury via Chippenham and Melksham. A […]

Housing association Selwood Housing has appointed a new CEO. Mark Mayler will take up the role in June.

Swindon & Wiltshire Appointments
Tuesday March 10 2026

Housing association appoints new CEO

Housing association Selwood Housing has appointed a new CEO. Mark Mayler will take up the role in June. Mark has spent the last five years as chief financial officer at Selwood Housing, where he has reshaped the finance function, […]

An organisation that helps autistic adults find work will host an evening of celebration later this month to share plans for the future of the charity.

Swindon & Wiltshire Social
Monday March 9 2026

Charity which helps autistic adults find work celebrates impact

An organisation that helps autistic adults find work will host an evening of celebration later this month to share plans for the future of the charity. Pennyhooks Farm Trust is a rural charity, based on a 100-acre organic working […]

Pictured: Paddy Bradley, chair of governors, Lily Raynor-Blundell, executive director, Sarah Gibson MP for Chippenham, and Iain Hatt, principal & chief executive at the launch of the facility

Swindon & Wiltshire Education, training and skills
Monday March 9 2026

Good Energy partners with Wiltshire College to launch new green skills training facility

Renewable energy company Good Energy has partnered with Wiltshire College & University Centre to create a new training facility as part of a Green Skills Innovation Centre. The landmark facility, on the college’s Lackham Campus, is designed to accelerate […]

Swindon and Berkshire law firm Gardner Leader welcomed over 130 business leaders and professionals from across major industries to Somerville College at the University of Oxford to celebrate International Women’s Day.

Swindon & Wiltshire Social
Monday March 9 2026

Gardner Leader brings business community together for International Women’s Day

Swindon and Berkshire law firm Gardner Leader welcomed over 130 business leaders and professionals from across major industries to Somerville College at the University of Oxford to celebrate International Women’s Day. The March 5 event, sponsored for the third […]

A nationally important drone and defence technology cluster could be set up in Swindon.

Swindon & Wiltshire Manufacturing
Monday March 9 2026

Swindon submits innovation bid to accelerate growth of drone sector

A nationally important drone and defence technology cluster could be set up in Swindon. Swindon Borough Council has joined forces with Brunel University of London to submit a significant bid to UK Research and Innovation’s Local Investment in Partnerships […]

The former headquarters of Intel UK in Swindon has been acquired – and could become homes subject to planning permission.

Swindon & Wiltshire Property
Monday March 9 2026

Former Intel HQ could become homes in Swindon property deal

The former headquarters of Intel UK in Swindon has been acquired – and could become homes subject to planning permission. The building offers 187,650 sq ft freehold office campus extending to 12.87 acres a mile south of Old Town, […]

Swindon is set to be the capital of the UK's drone technology and manufacturing sector - with nine companies either already established or heading for the town.

Swindon & Wiltshire Economy
Friday March 6 2026

Swindon set to be UK’s capital of drone technology

Swindon is set to be the capital of the UK’s drone technology and manufacturing sector – with nine companies either already established or heading for the town. At a meeting of Swindon Borough Council’s cabinet this week, council leader […]

Wiltshire and Bath law firm Awdry Law has appointed a new senior solicitor to its land and development team.

Swindon & Wiltshire Appointments
Friday March 6 2026

Senior solicitor joins law firm’s land and development team

Wiltshire and Bath law firm Awdry Law has appointed a new senior solicitor to its land and development team. Jessica de Noronha, who will be based in the firm’s Swindon office, brings nearly twenty years’ experience built exclusively within […]

Melksham-based manufacturer Avon Protection has secured a £10 million order for its specialist filters which protect against chemical and biological warfare agents from a Middle Eastern customer, the company told the markets this morning (Friday).

Swindon & Wiltshire Manufacturing
Friday March 6 2026

Avon Protection wins Middle East order as tensions rise

Melksham-based manufacturer Avon Protection has secured a £10 million order for its specialist filters which protect against chemical and biological warfare agents from a Middle Eastern customer, the company told the markets this morning (Friday). Its MILCF50 filters are […]

Chancellor Rachel Reeves presented her 2026 Spring Statement on Wednesday, using the financial update to emphasise stability for businesses, avoiding major tax or spending announcements while reinforcing the government’s broader economic strategy.

Swindon & Wiltshire Economy
Thursday March 5 2026

Businesses react to Spring Statement

Chancellor Rachel Reeves presented her 2026 Spring Statement on Wednesday, using the financial update to emphasise stability for businesses, avoiding major tax or spending announcements while reinforcing the government’s broader economic strategy. The update focused primarily on economic forecasts […]