Swindon & Wiltshire News 23.04.2024 Dyson Cancer Centre opens at Bath hospital The Dyson Cancer Centre at the Royal United Hospitals in Bath has opened its doors to patients following a £4 million donation from the James Dyson Foundation. The opening of the £50 million centre means that for the first […] Subscribe to Business Biscuit for the latest Swindon & Wiltshire News
Swindon & Wiltshire News 22.04.2024 Bristol’s top businesses turned over £15 billion last year Bristol’s top 200 privately-owned businesses turned over £15.5 billion last year – an increase of 33 per cent – according to a new report by accountancy firm Grant Thornton. Grant Thornton UK LLP’s inaugural Bristol Limited report highlights the […]
Swindon & Wiltshire News 17.04.2024 Business confidence improves in Thames Valley, says Chamber of Commerce Confidence among Thames Valley businesses is improving, but the coming months will remain challenging for many companies, according to a major survey conducted by Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce. The business organisation polled hundreds of firms from the region […]
Swindon & Wiltshire News 25.04.2024 Modular buildings ‘could offer a solution to Swindon’s housing crisis’ Modular buildings could offer a solution to Swindon’s housing crisis, says businessman Modular buildings could offer a solution to the housing crisis in Swindon, according to a local businessman. Linus MacLiu says modular buildings – which are made on […]
Sixty Malmesbury businesses join forces to celebrate 1,100th anniversary of King Athelstan Read more 22.04.2024
Swindon & Wiltshire News 24.04.2024 Bristol will need more than 60,000 new homes by 2040, while Swindon’s pensioner population is expected to rocket Bristol needs to build more than 60,800 new homes in less than two decades to meet the needs of the city’s 2040 population, research by socio-economic experts at Marrons has revealed. With 432,711 more adults expected to be living […]
Swindon & Wiltshire News 24.04.2024 Three new businesses take space in Trowbridge shopping centre Three new businesses have taken space at The Shires shopping centre in Trowbridge, which changed hands last year. National health and beauty retailer, Bodycare, has secured 4,262 sq ft of ground and first-floor space, while DEBRA UK is preparing […]
Swindon & Wiltshire News 23.04.2024 Dyson Cancer Centre opens at Bath hospital The Dyson Cancer Centre at the Royal United Hospitals in Bath has opened its doors to patients following a £4 million donation from the James Dyson Foundation. The opening of the £50 million centre means that for the first […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Events 25.04.2024 High-flying businesses gather at flight museum for bootcamp High-flying businesses gathered at The Army Flying Centre on the Wiltshire / Hampshire border yesterday (Wednesday) for a ‘bootcamp’ organised by the Federation of Small Businesses. The action-packed morning equipped small business owners with practical tips they could use […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Events 25.04.2024 Festival of Sustainable Homes to be launched in Swindon next month The Festival of Sustainable Homes is to be launched in Swindon next month at the National Self Build & Renovation Centre. Devised by the NSBRC and sponsored by Chippenham-based renewable energy supplier Good Energy the event will highlight how […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Events 28.03.2024 New institute to drive West economy to be launched A new research institute to investigate, analyse, and propose solutions to vital issues affecting the economic performance of the West of England will be launched at a conference in Bristol next month. The launch of Futures West will form […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Events 26.03.2024 FSB’s aviation museum bootcamp to appeal to high-flying small businesses High-flying small businesses from South Wiltshire and Hampshire are being invited to a business bootcamp organised by the Federation of Small Businesses. Seven expert business speakers will share their thoughts at the FSB bootcamp event in April. The Army […]
Swindon & Wiltshire ESG 25.04.2024 Telecommunications firm names Julia’s House as charity of the year Telecommunications equipment supplier Telenco UK has named children’s hospices charity Julia’s House as its first charity of the year. The decision continues a relationship forged last year when the West Swindon-based company, which designs, manufactures, and distributes a complete […]
Swindon & Wiltshire ESG 18.04.2024 Digital marketing expert launches fundraising initiative for Best Mates charity Digital marketing specialist Rob Curtis is lacing up his running shoes to support Swindon-based charity Best Mates. Rob founded The Pursuit Agency – a digital marketing agency aimed at enhancing businesses’ online presence and promoting growth – nearly two […]
Swindon & Wiltshire ESG 16.04.2024 Professional services firm Optimum to host free networking breakfast Business owners from across Swindon are being invited to spring into Spring with a free networking breakfast, as Optimum Professional Services throws open its doors. The accountancy and law firm will be welcoming guests for breakfast on Tuesday, May […]
Swindon & Wiltshire ESG 16.04.2024 Beard Construction confirmed as headline partner of the Wiltshire 3 Peak Challenge Beard Construction has been confirmed as the headline sponsor of the Wiltshire 3 Peak Challenge, which takes place in June in aid of the Youth Adventure Trust. The charity – which enjoys significant support from the local business community […]
Swindon & Wiltshire People 25.04.2024 Tech South West Awards return for sixth year The annual Tech South West Awards have opened for entries as the prestigious event returns for a sixth year to celebrate the region’s tech sector. Covering the whole of the South West from Bristol, Bath and Somerset, Gloucestershire and […]
Swindon & Wiltshire People 22.04.2024 Wiltshire heating firm celebrates 20th anniversary Chippenham-based heating and plumbing firm John Williams Heating Services is celebrating 20 years in business. John Williams set up his own company John Williams Heating Services from their Chippenham home in April 2004 with his wife Debbie doing administrative […]
Swindon & Wiltshire People 18.04.2024 SWIG Finance appoints business manager for Wiltshire Growing SME lender SWIG Finance has appointed a new business manager for Wiltshire, Dorset and Hampshire. Amanda Sheppard has over 23 years of experience in the financial services sector, most recently as an associate relationship manager at Lloyds Bank […]
Swindon & Wiltshire People 15.04.2024 IT services expert Mintivo appoints new MD as founder steps aside IT services and solutions company Mintivo has appointed Alex Jukes as its new managing director after a fifth consecutive year of growth, with 2022-23 seeing a more than 45 per cent increase in turnover. Founder Chris Gough is stepping […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Experts 24.04.2024 Five ways you could tackle workplace stress in your business – The HR Dept With Stress Awareness Month coming to an end, Peter Jones of The HR Dept considers ways in which bosses can alleviate workplace stress. A little bit of pressure in people’s work lives is generally a good thing. It creates […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Experts 17.04.2024 The financial side of high net worth divorces – Goughs In divorce, when the financial stakes are higher things are often more complicated, says Hannah Francis of law firm Goughs. Divorce is never a simple process. However, when the financial stakes are higher, things are often more complicated. When […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Experts 10.04.2024 What are the benefits of management accounts? – Optimum Professional Services Most people have heard of management accounts, but not all businesses produce them. perhaps they should, says Michael Blaken of Optimum Professional Services. Do you create management accounts for your business? If so, do you make full use of […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Experts 27.03.2024 Understanding the National Living Wage increase – CMD Recruitment The National Living Wage is increasing in April. What are the implications for employers? Dan Barfoot, of CMD Recruitment, explains. What is the National Living Wage? The National Living Wage is a statutory minimum wage rate introduced by governments […]