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Business confidence in the South West fell two points during May to 22 per cent, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
02.06.2026

South West business confidence dipped in May

Business confidence in the South West fell two points during May to 22 per cent, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds. Companies in the region reported higher confidence in their own trading outlook month-on-month, up four points […]

Bristol-based Triodos Bank UK has been named Best Ethical Financial Provider at the British Bank Awards for the fifth year in a row.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
01.06.2026

Triodos named Best Ethical Financial Provider for fifth year running

Bristol-based Triodos Bank UK has been named Best Ethical Financial Provider at the British Bank Awards for the fifth year in a row. The bank was also highly commended in the Best Current Account Provider category. The awards are […]

Swindon is to host its first TEDx event this month, with a host of well-known thought leaders.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
01.06.2026

Swindon to host its first-ever TEDx event

Swindon is to host its first TEDx event this month, with a host of well-known thought leaders. TEDx Railway Village will take place at the historic Town Hall Studios, bringing together a mix of internationally recognised speakers and influential […]

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Swindon & Wiltshire News
02.06.2026

South West business confidence dipped in May

Business confidence in the South West fell two points during May to 22 per cent, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds. Companies in the region reported higher confidence in their own trading outlook month-on-month, up four points […]

Businesses press pause on investment plans to absorb latest global shock

19.05.2026

Swindon’s only independent comic shop celebrates 15 years

19.05.2026

Business activity rose slightly in April

18.05.2026

More than 300 employers pledged their support for apprenticeships and future workforce development across the region, as part of Wiltshire College's ‘150 in 100’ campaign.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
01.06.2026

Wiltshire College apprenticeship campaign exceeds expectations

More than 300 employers pledged their support for apprenticeships and future workforce development across the region, as part of Wiltshire College’s ‘150 in 100’ campaign. Launched during National Apprenticeship Week, the original campaign aimed to secure 150 employer pledges in […]

Around 4.4 million members of Swindon-headquartered building society Nationwide will see £100 pop into their accounts next week, the mutual has announced.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
21.05.2026

Nationwide announces £100 Fairer Share payment for members

Around 4.4 million members of Swindon-headquartered building society Nationwide will see £100 pop into their accounts next month, the mutual has announced. The payout includes 460,000 customers in the South West – 30,000 of whom are in the building […]

Commercial real estate advisory firm Avison Young has been appointed to help market Kimmerfields, the flagship regeneration site in the heart of Swindon, as the council steps up efforts to bring forward one of its biggest town-centre development opportunities.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
19.05.2026

Council appoints agent to market town centre regeneration site

Commercial real estate advisory firm Avison Young has been appointed to help market Kimmerfields, the flagship regeneration site in the heart of Swindon, as the council steps up efforts to bring forward one of its biggest town-centre development opportunities. […]

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Swindon & Wiltshire Events
01.06.2026

Swindon to host its first-ever TEDx event

Swindon is to host its first TEDx event this month, with a host of well-known thought leaders. TEDx Railway Village will take place at the historic Town Hall Studios, bringing together a mix of internationally recognised speakers and influential […]

Sustainability show offers solutions to oil crisis

23.03.2026

Business breakfast to support pavilion project

26.02.2026

Events mark 40 years since closure of railway works

24.02.2026

Business professionals from across Swindon are invited to connect, collaborate and gain inspiration at the 2026 BusinessWise open networking event taking place on Thursday, June 11.

Swindon & Wiltshire Events
12.05.2026

Businesswise to host open networking event with entrepreneur

Business professionals from across Swindon are being invited to connect, collaborate and gain inspiration at the 2026 BusinessWise open networking event taking place on Thursday, June 11. The keynote speaker for the evening will be entrepreneur and former Who […]

The speaker lineup is being finalised for an intensive two-day event designed to bridge the gap between ambitious business owners and the national press.

Swindon & Wiltshire Events
28.04.2026

Journalist lineup revealed for Swindon’s No BS Media Summit

The speaker lineup is being finalised for an intensive two-day event designed to bridge the gap between ambitious business owners and the national press. Organised by the story-led PR consultancy Scott Media, the No BS Media Summit returns to […]

Professional speaker and generational communication expert Alastair Greener will welcome delegates at a major UK speaking conference in Leeds this April, as part of his role as president of the Professional Speaking Association UK & Ireland.

Swindon & Wiltshire Events
14.04.2026

Professional speaker to lead UK conference this weekend

Professional speaker and generational communication expert Alastair Greener will welcome delegates at a major UK speaking conference in Leeds this April, as part of his role as president of the Professional Speaking Association UK & Ireland. The PSA’s spring […]

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A Swindon recruitment firm has backed local sporting talent by announcing its sponsorship of promising boxer Zach Corbett.

Swindon & Wiltshire ESG
20.05.2026

Recruitment firm sponsors young boxer

A Swindon recruitment firm has backed local sporting talent by announcing its sponsorship of promising boxer Zach Corbett. iRecruit4, which supports employers across the M4 corridor with temporary and permanent recruitment, has already raised more than £6,000 for charities […]

Summit for climate-friendly firms to be held in Swindon

11.05.2026

Wichelstowe’s sustainable travel among the best in UK

07.05.2026

Developer donation for Wiltshire dementia charity

07.05.2026

Destination shopping centre Frasers Plus Designer Outlet Swindon has confirmed it will continue supporting children’s hospice Julia’s House after raising £22,000 for the charity over the past three years.

Swindon & Wiltshire ESG
19.05.2026

Designer Outlet raises £22k for children’s hospice

Destination shopping centre Frasers Plus Designer Outlet Swindon has confirmed it will continue supporting children’s hospice Julia’s House after raising £22,000 for the charity over the past three years. The collaboration began with sponsorship of Swindon’s Big Dog Art […]

Wiltshire’s inaugural Tour de Trowbridge cycling event has won the approval of celebrity auctioneer Paul Martin.

Swindon & Wiltshire ESG
18.05.2026

Celebrity auctioneer Paul Martin gives thumbs-up to Tour de Trowbridge

Wiltshire’s inaugural Tour de Trowbridge cycling event has won the approval of celebrity auctioneer Paul Martin. The BBC Flog It presenter and ambassador to the Wiltshire & Bath Air Ambulance, visited the charity’s airbase in Semington to encourage cyclists […]

Swindon-based vehicle leasing company Arval UK has earned a Platinum Medal from EcoVadis, a globally-trusted provider of business sustainability ratings.

Swindon & Wiltshire ESG
13.05.2026

Arval UK’s sustainability performance wins major eco award

Swindon-based vehicle leasing company Arval UK has earned a Platinum Medal from EcoVadis, a globally-trusted provider of business sustainability ratings. Arval UK, part of BNP Paribas Group, scored 88 out of 100, placing the company in the top one […]

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Bid support company Pipster Solutions has marked a major milestone after winning multiple awards recognising both its business performance and workplace culture.

Swindon & Wiltshire People
19.05.2026

Multiple business awards for bid support company

Bid-writing support company Pipster Solutions has marked a major milestone after winning multiple awards recognising both its business performance and workplace culture. The Westbury, Wiltshire-based bid writing consultancy was named Micro Business of the Year for the South West […]

Bristol, Somerset and Berkshire firms among King’s Award recipients

06.05.2026

South West’s biggest tech celebration returns for 2026

06.05.2026

Financial planners shortlisted for national workplace excellence award

30.04.2026

Generational communication expert and speaker Alastair Greener has been shortlisted for The Business Book Awards 2026 for his debut book, Generationally Speaking: How to bridge the generation gap and communicate with confidence.

Swindon & Wiltshire People
18.05.2026

Communication expert shortlisted for national book award

Generational communication expert and speaker Alastair Greener has been shortlisted for The Business Book Awards 2026 for his debut book, Generationally Speaking: How to bridge the generation gap and communicate with confidence. The awards recognise business leaders and authors […]

Wiltshire law firm Goughs has made three new senior appointments, expanding its private client team.

Swindon & Wiltshire People
12.05.2026

Three new hires expand private client team at Goughs

Wiltshire law firm Goughs has made three new senior appointments, expanding its private client team. Tom Gauterin has joined Goughs as legal director, bringing nearly two decades of post-qualification experience and dual qualification as a solicitor and Chartered Tax […]

Succession planning and inheritance expert Chris McCormick has joined the agriculture & landed estates team at Wiltshire law firm Wansbroughs.

Swindon & Wiltshire People
12.05.2026

Inheritance expert joins farming team at Wansbroughs

Succession planning and inheritance expert Chris McCormick has joined the agriculture & landed estates team at Wiltshire law firm Wansbroughs. The firm says the appointment will strengthen its offering to farming and agricultural clients. Chris joins Wansbroughs with a […]

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
20.05.2026

Five ways to get your website found by AI engines

Businesses wanting to get found online should take steps to make their websites AI-engine-friendly, says Jon Ladd of Swindon digital marketing experts Jazzbones. For decades, the goal of every website owner was to be ranked highly on Google. But […]

You can’t spell bias without “AI” – The HR Dept

23.04.2026

Why expert HR advice is vital amid rising employment costs

16.04.2026

Major changes to employment rights are just days away – HR Dept

01.04.2026

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
13.05.2026

Five million reasons to talk about mental health – the HR Dept

We need to talk about mental health – the leading cause of long-term sickness absence, says Peter Jones of the HR Dept. This week (May 11 to 17) is Mental Health Week. Mental health is the leading cause of […]

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
06.05.2026

Why salary transparency is no longer optional when hiring – CMD Recruitment

If you’ve advertised a role recently and been disappointed by the response, the problem might not be the role itself – it might be what you’re leaving out, says Dan Barfoot of CMD Recruitment. Candidates in 2025 and 2026 […]

When margins are being eroded from all sides, how can business owners best ride the storm? asks Michael Blaken of Optimum Professional Services.

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
30.04.2026

Navigating rising costs: a guide for business owners – Optimum Professional Services

When margins are being eroded from all sides, how can business owners best ride the storm? asks Michael Blaken of Optimum Professional Services. We are once again navigating a period of significant economic uncertainty. Between creeping inflation, interest rates […]

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Featured News

South West business confidence dipped in May

Triodos named Best Ethical Financial Provider for fifth year running

Swindon to host its first-ever TEDx event

News

South West business confidence dipped in May

Businesses press pause on investment plans to absorb latest global shock

Swindon’s only independent comic shop celebrates 15 years

Business activity rose slightly in April

Wiltshire College apprenticeship campaign exceeds expectations

Nationwide announces £100 Fairer Share payment for members

Council appoints agent to market town centre regeneration site

Events

Swindon to host its first-ever TEDx event

Sustainability show offers solutions to oil crisis

Business breakfast to support pavilion project

Events mark 40 years since closure of railway works

Businesswise to host open networking event with entrepreneur

Journalist lineup revealed for Swindon’s No BS Media Summit

Professional speaker to lead UK conference this weekend

ESG

Recruitment firm sponsors young boxer

Summit for climate-friendly firms to be held in Swindon

Wichelstowe’s sustainable travel among the best in UK

Developer donation for Wiltshire dementia charity

Designer Outlet raises £22k for children’s hospice

Celebrity auctioneer Paul Martin gives thumbs-up to Tour de Trowbridge

Arval UK’s sustainability performance wins major eco award

People

Multiple business awards for bid support company

Bristol, Somerset and Berkshire firms among King’s Award recipients

South West’s biggest tech celebration returns for 2026

Financial planners shortlisted for national workplace excellence award

Communication expert shortlisted for national book award

Three new hires expand private client team at Goughs

Inheritance expert joins farming team at Wansbroughs

Profiles

Wansbroughs

Optimum Professional Services

Charlton Baker

National Self Build and Renovation Centre

CMD Recruitment

Southby & Co. Financial Planning

Jazzbones Creative

Experts

Five ways to get your website found by AI engines

You can’t spell bias without “AI” – The HR Dept

Why expert HR advice is vital amid rising employment costs

Major changes to employment rights are just days away – HR Dept

Five million reasons to talk about mental health – the HR Dept

Why salary transparency is no longer optional when hiring – CMD Recruitment

Navigating rising costs: a guide for business owners – Optimum Professional Services

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