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Bristol and Bath’s visitor economy could receive a new funding stream after the government introduced legislation allowing metro mayors to charge a small levy on overnight stays — with the money required to stay in the West of England.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
04.11.2026

Bristol and Bath set to turn tourist pounds into local investment

Bristol and Bath’s visitor economy could receive a new funding stream after the government introduced legislation allowing metro mayors to charge a small levy on overnight stays – with the money required to stay in the West of England. […]

Bristol-based Space Engineering has been sold to German refrigeration and ventilation group bluu unit, in a deal that gives the buyer its first UK platform — and puts the security of Britain’s supermarket cold chains under sharper scrutiny.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
04.11.2026

Bristol refrigeration firm sold as cyber risk puts supermarket cold chains in focus

Bristol-based Space Engineering has been sold to German refrigeration and ventilation group bluu unit, in a deal that gives the buyer its first UK platform — and puts the security of Britain’s supermarket cold chains under sharper scrutiny. Space […]

Law firm Thrings has appointed a new partner to lead the firm’s private client team across its seven offices.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
04.11.2026

Law firm strengthens private client team with new partner hire

Law firm Thrings has appointed a new partner to lead the firm’s private client team across its seven offices. Sonia Green joins from Moore Barlow, bringing almost three decades of experience in succession and tax law. During her career, […]

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Businesses in Swindon are to vote on plans for a new Business Improvement District that could bring around £2.5m of extra investment to the town centre and surrounding areas over five years.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
03.11.2026

Swindon businesses to vote on £2.5m plan to improve town centre

Businesses in Swindon are to vote on plans for a new Business Improvement District that could bring around £2.5m of extra investment to the town centre and surrounding areas over five years. If approved, the BID would bring together […]

Clean-heat firm Luthmore banks £4.5m to scale zero-emissions boiler

02.11.2026

Swindon and Wiltshire firms offered up to £1m to break growth deadlock

02.11.2026

The only way is Wessex, as Chancellor okays Wiltshire devolution deal

28.10.2026

A specialist drilling business has acquired a rival in a strategic takeover designed to expand its national reach and strengthen its position across the geotechnical and geo-environmental sectors.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
03.11.2026

Specialist drilling firms join forces in strategic takeover

A specialist drilling business has acquired a rival in a strategic takeover designed to expand its national reach and strengthen its position across the geotechnical and geo-environmental sectors. Gloucestershire-based ADP Group Limited was advised by Chalkhill Blue on its […]

Businesses will find it easier to expand electric vehicle charging for staff, customers and fleets under new planning rules that have come into force in England.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
03.11.2026

Workplace EV charging set to expand as planning rules ease

Businesses will find it easier to expand electric vehicle charging for staff, customers and fleets under new planning rules that have come into force in England. The reforms simplify permitted development rights for EV charging infrastructure, including commercial car […]

Business confidence in the South West rose sharply in October, with firms increasingly optimistic about their own trading prospects and planning to invest in technology, new markets and staff.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
02.11.2026

South West business confidence jumps as firms bet on AI and automation

Business confidence in the South West rose sharply in October, with firms increasingly optimistic about their own trading prospects and planning to invest in technology, new markets and staff. Confidence in the region increased by 13 points to 38 […]

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A Swindon accountancy firm is preparing for its final Business Charity Breakfast of 2026, having raised almost £9,000 and supported 23 charities and community projects through its popular networking events.

Swindon & Wiltshire Events
26.10.2026

Swindon networkers raise £9k for charity as last event of 2026 approaches

A Swindon accountancy firm is preparing for its final Business Charity Breakfast of 2026, having raised almost £9,000 and supported 23 charities and community projects through its popular networking events. PPS Chartered Accountants will welcome local business owners and […]

Thames Valley business leaders to get experts’ take on Autumn Budget

17.09.2026

Wiltshire entrepreneurs get chance to pitch to a real Dragon

09.09.2026

Founder to share ‘redundancy to millions’ success story

20.08.2026

Business leaders in Wiltshire are being invited to unpick the first Budget of Andy Burnham’s premiership at a special event in Royal Wootton Bassett later this month.

Swindon & Wiltshire Events
15.10.2026

SME leaders invited to unpack first Healey Budget

Business leaders in Wiltshire are being invited to unpack the first Budget of Andy Burnham’s premiership at a special event in Royal Wootton Bassett later this month. Chalkhill Blue managing director Chris Spratling and Purple Lime client director David […]

Wiltshire entrepreneurs now know who will be grilling them on stage: the “Get Investment Ready” Dragons’ Den at next month’s West Wiltshire Business Expo has confirmed its full panel, headlined by former BBC Dragons’ Den investor Nick Jenkins.

Swindon & Wiltshire Events
25.09.2026

Dragons’ Den panel finalised for Wiltshire expo

Wiltshire entrepreneurs now know who will be grilling them on stage: the “Get Investment Ready” Dragons’ Den at next month’s West Wiltshire Business Expo has confirmed its full panel, headlined by former BBC Dragons’ Den investor Nick Jenkins. Nick, […]

Swindon & Wiltshire Events
23.09.2026

TV’s Home Genie to appear at National Self Build & Renovation Show

TV property expert Georgina Burnett, known to many as The Home Genie, will be making a special appearance at The National Self Build & Renovation Show in Swindon next month. Georgina is a familiar face on TV shows including […]

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A new Mud Kitchen is helping transform outdoor learning for pupils at Southbroom Nursery & Infant School in Devizes, thanks to a £500 donation from Trowbridge-based meals provider, apetito.

Swindon & Wiltshire ESG
28.10.2026

Donation unlocks outdoor learning opportunities for pupils

A new Mud Kitchen is helping transform outdoor learning for pupils at Southbroom Nursery & Infant School in Devizes, thanks to a £500 donation from Trowbridge-based meals provider, apetito. The funding has enabled the school to deliver a key […]

Nationwide launches discreet online Safe Space for domestic abuse victims

12.10.2026

Law firm’s golf day tees up £12k for charity

08.10.2026

UKSBS colleagues volunteer to help restore Swindon canal

06.10.2026

Swindon & Wiltshire ESG
26.10.2026

Swindon networkers raise £9k for charity as last event of 2026 approaches

A Swindon accountancy firm is preparing for its final Business Charity Breakfast of 2026, having raised almost £9,000 and supported 23 charities and community projects through its popular networking events. PPS Chartered Accountants will welcome local business owners and […]

Champion fundraiser Mike Land is at it again – and this time he’s taking up boxing to support Swindon charity Best Mates.

Swindon & Wiltshire ESG
21.10.2026

Fundraiser delivers knockout blow for charity

Champion fundraiser Mike Land is at it again – and this time he’s taking up boxing to support Swindon charity Best Mates. Mike, a branding expert who runs Nickel Design, last hit the headlines in November 2025, when he […]

Wiltshire & Swindon Community Foundation has awarded more than £30 million in grants, reaching a major milestone in its 51-year history.

Swindon & Wiltshire ESG
15.10.2026

Community foundation hits £30 million grants milestone

Wiltshire & Swindon Community Foundation has awarded more than £30 million in grants, reaching a major milestone in its 51-year history. The Foundation, founded in 1975 as Europe’s first community foundation, has now distributed more than 10,000 grants to […]

People

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Swindon & Wiltshire People
04.11.2026

Law firm strengthens private client team with new partner hire

Law firm Thrings has appointed a new partner to lead the firm’s private client team across its seven offices. Sonia Green joins from Moore Barlow, bringing almost three decades of experience in succession and tax law. During her career, […]

Chippenham founders shine at national awards

22.10.2026

Goughs retains national recognition for family and real estate teams

15.10.2026

Thrings appoints record 11 new partners in latest promotions round

12.10.2026

Letting agent Swindon Home Finders has been named best in county at the ESTAS Awards, while also taking silver in the UK Grand Prix for the best letting agent in the UK for tenant service.

Swindon & Wiltshire People
03.11.2026

Letting agent named among UK’s best after five national award wins

Letting agent Swindon Home Finders has been named best in county at the ESTAS Awards, while also taking silver in the UK Grand Prix for the best letting agent in the UK for tenant service. The Old Town-based agency […]

Digital solutions experts from SA Group have helped a Ministry of Defence team win one of the department’s highest honours for its work strengthening cyber security across the defence supply chain.

Swindon & Wiltshire People
03.11.2026

Wiltshire tech firm helps Ministry of Defence team win top cyber security award

Digital solutions experts from SA Group have helped a Ministry of Defence team win one of the department’s highest honours for its work strengthening cyber security across the defence supply chain. The Cyber Resilience Programme’s Supply Chain Security team […]

The first ever apprentice hired by social lender Acorn Community Bank have so impressed bosses that he has been made a permanent member of staff.

Swindon & Wiltshire People
22.10.2026

Community bank’s impressive apprentice is offered a full-time role

The first ever apprentice hired by social lender Acorn Community Bank so impressed bosses that he has been made a permanent member of staff. George Woollands, 19, spent two years at the bank, which helps people on low incomes […]

Profiles

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Swindon & Wiltshire Profiles
15.07.2025

Wansbroughs

Established 1882, Wansbroughs LLP is a law firm based in Devizes, with an additional office in London. The firm has over 100 staff members, including approximately 20 partners. The firm is ranked in the Legal 500 for excellence in […]

Optimum Professional Services

13.01.2025

Charlton Baker

11.12.2024

National Self Build and Renovation Centre

16.10.2024

Swindon & Wiltshire Profiles
25.02.2025

CMD Recruitment

When it comes to recruitment, finding the right person is vital for both employer and employee. CMD Recruitment agency is Wiltshire’s leading independent employment agency with extensive connections and knowledge of employers in Wiltshire, Swindon and Bath’s job market […]

Swindon & Wiltshire Profiles
04.02.2025

Southby & Co. Financial Planning

Partners in your financial future Southby & Co. Financial Planning is a local company offering local financial advice both personal and corporate. The Swindon-based company helps provide financial peace of mind with a friendly, down-to-earth approach to protect the […]

Swindon & Wiltshire Profiles
27.01.2025

Jazzbones Creative

Jazzbones — turning trust into tangible results Jazzbones Creative is a digital marketing agency bringing big name and local brands to the fore. Jazzbones specialises in logos, visual identity, branding, digital marketing strategies and impactful and functional websites which […]

Experts

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Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
04.11.2026

The six-month clock: redesigning probation before January

Probation is changing, and employers need to be aware says Dan Barfoot of CMD Recruitment For years, employers have had two years before new starters gained protection against ordinary unfair dismissal. From 1 January 2027, that window shrinks to […]

Why audit still matters for growing businesses – Optimum Professional Services

30.09.2026

Making Tax Digital for sole traders goes live – Optimum Professional Services

22.09.2026

Employment Rights Act: more changes coming in October – the HR Dept

16.09.2026

The law regarding sexual harassment in workplaces changes this week. Peter Jones of the HR Dept sets out what employers need to know.

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
28.10.2026

Taking all reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment

The law regarding sexual harassment in workplaces changes this week. Peter Jones of the HR Dept sets out what employers need to know. On 30th October, the law regarding sexual harassment in workplaces is strengthened to require employers to […]

Business owners risk creating dependency rather than genuine scale if their firm cannot function without their constant involvement, limiting both their own freedom and the company’s value to potential buyers, says Chris Spratling of Chalkhill Blue.

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
14.10.2026

Are you building a business, or have you simply built yourself a job?

Business owners risk creating dependency rather than genuine scale if their firm cannot function without their constant involvement, limiting both their own freedom and the company’s value to potential buyers, says Chris Spratling of Chalkhill Blue. There is a […]

Across the country there are reports of a tidal wave of AI-drafted grievances inundating businesses - Peter Jones of the HR Dept gives some tips on how to deal with them.

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
07.10.2026

How to deal with AI grievances

Across the country there are reports of a tidal wave of AI-drafted grievances inundating businesses – Peter Jones of the HR Dept gives some tips on how to deal with them. A tidal wave of AI-generated grievances is inundating […]

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Featured News

Bristol and Bath set to turn tourist pounds into local investment

Bristol refrigeration firm sold as cyber risk puts supermarket cold chains in focus

Law firm strengthens private client team with new partner hire

News

Swindon businesses to vote on £2.5m plan to improve town centre

Clean-heat firm Luthmore banks £4.5m to scale zero-emissions boiler

Swindon and Wiltshire firms offered up to £1m to break growth deadlock

The only way is Wessex, as Chancellor okays Wiltshire devolution deal

Specialist drilling firms join forces in strategic takeover

Workplace EV charging set to expand as planning rules ease

South West business confidence jumps as firms bet on AI and automation

Events

Swindon networkers raise £9k for charity as last event of 2026 approaches

Thames Valley business leaders to get experts’ take on Autumn Budget

Wiltshire entrepreneurs get chance to pitch to a real Dragon

Founder to share ‘redundancy to millions’ success story

SME leaders invited to unpack first Healey Budget

Dragons’ Den panel finalised for Wiltshire expo

TV’s Home Genie to appear at National Self Build & Renovation Show

ESG

Donation unlocks outdoor learning opportunities for pupils

Nationwide launches discreet online Safe Space for domestic abuse victims

Law firm’s golf day tees up £12k for charity

UKSBS colleagues volunteer to help restore Swindon canal

Swindon networkers raise £9k for charity as last event of 2026 approaches

Fundraiser delivers knockout blow for charity

Community foundation hits £30 million grants milestone

People

Law firm strengthens private client team with new partner hire

Chippenham founders shine at national awards

Goughs retains national recognition for family and real estate teams

Thrings appoints record 11 new partners in latest promotions round

Letting agent named among UK’s best after five national award wins

Wiltshire tech firm helps Ministry of Defence team win top cyber security award

Community bank’s impressive apprentice is offered a full-time role

Profiles

Wansbroughs

Optimum Professional Services

Charlton Baker

National Self Build and Renovation Centre

CMD Recruitment

Southby & Co. Financial Planning

Jazzbones Creative

Experts

The six-month clock: redesigning probation before January

Why audit still matters for growing businesses – Optimum Professional Services

Making Tax Digital for sole traders goes live – Optimum Professional Services

Employment Rights Act: more changes coming in October – the HR Dept

Taking all reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment

Are you building a business, or have you simply built yourself a job?

How to deal with AI grievances

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