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South West businesses are showing resilience in response to global uncertainty, with 80 per cent saying they are confident in their ability to withstand economic shocks, according to new findings from the Lloyds Business Barometer.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
23.06.2026

Most south west business ‘able to withstand economic shocks’

South West businesses are showing resilience in response to global uncertainty, with 80 per cent saying they are confident in their ability to withstand economic shocks, according to new findings from the Lloyds Business Barometer. More than half (60 […]

Bristol remained the South West’s leading destination for inward investment last year, with Swindon recording four projects — a notable increase from just one in 2024, according to a new report.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
23.06.2026

Leap for foreign direct investment in Swindon, as Bristol leads

Bristol remained the South West’s leading destination for inward investment last year, with Swindon recording four projects — a notable increase from just one in 2024, according to a new report. South West England maintained stable levels of foreign […]

The team at Southby & Co. Financial Planning has been awarded Highly Commended in multiple categories in prestigious national awards which recognise financial services firms that are building strong and supportive working environments for their teams.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
23.06.2026

Financial planners recognised in national awards

The team at Southby & Co. Financial Planning has been awarded Highly Commended in multiple categories in prestigious national awards which recognise financial services firms that are building strong and supportive working environments for their teams. The Swindon firm […]

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Swindon & Wiltshire News
23.06.2026

Most south west business ‘able to withstand economic shocks’

South West businesses are showing resilience in response to global uncertainty, with 80 per cent saying they are confident in their ability to withstand economic shocks, according to new findings from the Lloyds Business Barometer. More than half (60 […]

Thames Valley devolution bid in tatters after Oxfordshire Lib Dems pull plug

19.06.2026

Fears anaerobic digester could turn Wiltshire into ‘compost bin for southwest’

19.06.2026

Brexit at 10 – impact ‘worse than expected’ for a third of region’s mid-sized companies

18.06.2026

Swindon & Wiltshire News
23.06.2026

Leap for foreign direct investment in Swindon, as Bristol leads

Bristol remained the South West’s leading destination for inward investment last year, with Swindon recording four projects — a notable increase from just one in 2024, according to a new report. South West England maintained stable levels of foreign […]

A Royal Wootton Bassett entrepreneur is celebrating the first anniversary of her High Street business after a year that saw her expand into a second premises, grow her popular Coffee & Crystals events, and build a loyal community around her shop.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
23.06.2026

Entrepreneur celebrates first anniversary of high street shop

A Royal Wootton Bassett entrepreneur is celebrating the first anniversary of her High Street business after a year that saw her expand into a second premises, grow her popular Coffee & Crystals events, and build a loyal community around […]

Employers across the South West are being reminded that rising temperatures bring important health and safety responsibilities, with businesses required to assess and manage the risks associated with hot weather in the workplace.

Swindon & Wiltshire News
23.06.2026

Heatwaves bring legal responsibilities for employers, safety expert warns

Employers across the South West are being reminded that rising temperatures bring important health and safety responsibilities, with businesses required to assess and manage the risks associated with hot weather in the workplace. Andrew Wilkinson, founder of Secure Safety […]

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The next charity networking breakfast from Swindon-based accountancy firm PPS will be raising funds for Willows Counselling, alongside a talk from emotional empowerment coach The next charity networking breakfast from Swindon-based accountancy firm PPS will be raising funds for Willows Counselling, alongside a talk from emotional empowerment coach Sally Stockreisser.

Swindon & Wiltshire Events
02.06.2026

Charity networking event to raise funds for counselling service

The next charity networking breakfast from Swindon-based accountancy firm PPS will be raising funds for Willows Counselling, alongside a talk from emotional empowerment coach Sally Stockreisser. Willows Counselling is a Swindon-based charity that has been supporting people’s mental health […]

Professional speaker to lead UK conference this weekend

14.04.2026

Sustainability show offers solutions to oil crisis

23.03.2026

Business breakfast to support pavilion project

26.02.2026

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

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 […]

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 […]

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Regional law firm Gardner Leader has achieved B Corp Certification, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to environmental and social responsibility and its ongoing impact across the communities it serves.

Swindon & Wiltshire ESG
11.06.2026

Regional law firm achieves B Corp Certification

Regional law firm Gardner Leader has achieved B Corp Certification, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to environmental and social responsibility and its ongoing impact across the communities it serves. The firm – which has seven offices including […]

PR firm partners with Best Mates to help reach more people

03.06.2026

Charity networking event to raise funds for counselling service

02.06.2026

Recruitment firm sponsors young boxer

20.05.2026

Swindon & Wiltshire ESG
09.06.2026

Law firm picks hospice as Charity of the Year

Wiltshire law firm Wansbroughs has selected Dorothy House Hospice as its Charity of the Year. Dorothy House provides end‑of‑life care and support for people with life‑limiting illness, as well as vital support for families, friends and carers across our […]

Award-winning construction firm Beard has retained its We Invest in People (IIP) Gold status, being commended for its commitment to leading and inspiring people, living the company values, and having a family culture of transparency and trust.

Swindon & Wiltshire ESG
08.06.2026

Beard Construction commended for its commitment to people and wellbeing

Award-winning construction firm Beard has retained its We Invest in People (IIP) Gold status, being commended for its commitment to leading and inspiring people, living the company values, and having a family culture of transparency and trust. The company […]

Swindon-headquartered building society Nationwide is installing life-saving defibrillators and bleed control kits across its 605 branches, while rolling out life-saving first aid sessions in Britain’s local communities.

Swindon & Wiltshire ESG
05.06.2026

Nationwide installs defibrillators and bleed control kits at all 605 branches in UK first

In a UK first, Swindon-headquartered building society Nationwide is installing life-saving defibrillators and bleed control kits across its 605 branches. Britain’s biggest building society, which now has more branches than any other banking provider after overtaking Lloyds Banking Group, […]

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Swindon & Wiltshire People
23.06.2026

Financial planners recognised in national awards

The team at Southby & Co. Financial Planning has been awarded Highly Commended in multiple categories in prestigious national awards which recognise financial services firms that are building strong and supportive working environments for their teams. The Swindon firm […]

Happy birthday Mr Thring – staff help lawyer celebrate 90th birthday

04.06.2026

Wiltshire firms make the grade in Best Places to Work list

02.06.2026

Multiple business awards for bid support company

19.05.2026

Swindon accountancy firm PPS Chartered Accountants has welcomed new apprentice Oakley Reed to the team as the Swindon-based firm continues to invest in developing future talent within the industry.

Swindon & Wiltshire People
23.06.2026

Swindon accountancy firm welcomes new apprentice

Swindon accountancy firm PPS Chartered Accountants has welcomed new apprentice Oakley Reed to the team as the Swindon-based firm continues to invest in developing future talent within the industry. Eighteen-year-old Oakley, who grew up in Swindon and recently moved […]

A family lawyer at Wiltshire and Somerset law firm Forrester Sylvester Mackett has qualified as a chartered legal executive.

Swindon & Wiltshire People
18.06.2026

Family lawyer becomes chartered legal executive

A family solicitor at Wiltshire and Somerset law firm Forrester Sylvester Mackett has qualified as a chartered legal executive. Naomi Corp has been with the firm for almost six years and leads the family law team. With almost a […]

A Bristol-based business finance lender has taken on four new members of staff following a significant uplift in lending across the south west region.

Swindon & Wiltshire People
10.06.2026

Business lender welcomes four new team members

A Bristol-based business finance lender has taken on four new members of staff following a significant uplift in lending across the south west region. With a background in mainstream banking, Angela Abbotts has joined SWIG Finance as senior business […]

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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A surprising number of UK businesses still don’t have a formal hybrid working policy in place. That needs to change, says Dan Barfoot of CMD Recruitment.

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
17.06.2026

Hybrid Working Policies: How to Get Them Right

A surprising number of UK businesses still don’t have a formal hybrid working policy in place. That needs to change, says Dan Barfoot of CMD Recruitment. The way we work has changed. That much is obvious. But formalising these […]

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

13.05.2026

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

06.05.2026

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

30.04.2026

Business leaders need to prepare now for changes ahead, says Peter Jones of the HR Dept

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
10.06.2026

Unfair dismissals: Why 1st July is so important for employers – the HR Dept

Business leaders need to prepare now for changes ahead, says Peter Jones of the HR Dept Cast a look over the Employment Rights Act, and when it comes to the biggest change – the expanded unfair dismissal rights for […]

Does a sole trader need to be VAT registered. Michael Blaken of Optimum Professional Services explains the rules, pros, and cons of VAT registration

Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
03.06.2026

Does a sole trader need to be VAT registered? – Optimum Professional Services

Does a sole trader need to be VAT registered? Michael Blaken of Optimum Professional Services explains the rules, pros, and cons of VAT registration Whether you’re a freelance designer, a local plumber, or an online seller, the VAT question […]

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 […]

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Featured News

Most south west business ‘able to withstand economic shocks’

Leap for foreign direct investment in Swindon, as Bristol leads

Financial planners recognised in national awards

News

Most south west business ‘able to withstand economic shocks’

Thames Valley devolution bid in tatters after Oxfordshire Lib Dems pull plug

Fears anaerobic digester could turn Wiltshire into ‘compost bin for southwest’

Brexit at 10 – impact ‘worse than expected’ for a third of region’s mid-sized companies

Leap for foreign direct investment in Swindon, as Bristol leads

Entrepreneur celebrates first anniversary of high street shop

Heatwaves bring legal responsibilities for employers, safety expert warns

Events

Charity networking event to raise funds for counselling service

Professional speaker to lead UK conference this weekend

Sustainability show offers solutions to oil crisis

Business breakfast to support pavilion project

Swindon to host its first-ever TEDx event

Businesswise to host open networking event with entrepreneur

Journalist lineup revealed for Swindon’s No BS Media Summit

ESG

Regional law firm achieves B Corp Certification

PR firm partners with Best Mates to help reach more people

Charity networking event to raise funds for counselling service

Recruitment firm sponsors young boxer

Law firm picks hospice as Charity of the Year

Beard Construction commended for its commitment to people and wellbeing

Nationwide installs defibrillators and bleed control kits at all 605 branches in UK first

People

Financial planners recognised in national awards

Happy birthday Mr Thring – staff help lawyer celebrate 90th birthday

Wiltshire firms make the grade in Best Places to Work list

Multiple business awards for bid support company

Swindon accountancy firm welcomes new apprentice

Family lawyer becomes chartered legal executive

Business lender welcomes four new team members

Profiles

Wansbroughs

Optimum Professional Services

Charlton Baker

National Self Build and Renovation Centre

CMD Recruitment

Southby & Co. Financial Planning

Jazzbones Creative

Experts

Hybrid Working Policies: How to Get Them Right

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

Unfair dismissals: Why 1st July is so important for employers – the HR Dept

Does a sole trader need to be VAT registered? – Optimum Professional Services

Five ways to get your website found by AI engines

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