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Meeting the challenges of growth
As your business grows, different problems and opportunities demand different solutions.
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Strategic planning for growth
Creating a strategic plan is a key component of planning for growth. It will help prepare a realistic vision for the future of your business and maxim...
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Preparing Your Organisation For Growth
Companies that address their organizational weaknesses as they implement growth strategies give themselves an advantage.
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Carrying Out a SWOT Analysis
This factsheet explains the benefits of carrying out a SWOT analysis and provides an overview of the analysis process. It lists a series of useful que...
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Marketing: Profiling a Target Audience
Do you know who your customers are and their needs?
Support for businesses during the energy crisis
Find help for your business
Get set for ‘Doing Business Brilliantly’ on 6th October
Find out more about the annual conference 'Doing Business Brilliantly' happening soon.
Are you supporting a young person who is interested in starting their own busine...
Business Grants for Young People in Wiltshire and Swindon - Open for Applications
Kickstart Case Studies
Two case studies from local Kickstarters who have recently been employed.
Apprenticeship Coffee and Chat
Tuesday 5th April https://hopin.com/events/swlep-growth-hub-skills-informal-all-things-apprenticeships-coffee-and-chat-networking-171dc276-831e-46f5-...
The Modern Sales Environment: Create, Commit, Close
Linked to his three-part webinar mini-series Jamie Martin will take you on a journey in making you and your business aware to your future customers an...
How your business can make a positive impact by doing less bad and more good
Sustainability is being talked about as “the latest trend” - but it is more than a fad. For some time it has been a strategic business imperative, and...
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Apprenticeship Employer Case Study - Tim Burghes
We explore the advantages of taking on an apprentice with Digital Marketing Manager Tim Burghes.
Apprenticeship Case Study - Amy Wetherill
As a former A Level school leaver, I had no idea how to start on a career path. After completing further research regarding Apprenticeships, I realise...
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Apprenticeship Case Study- Sarah Pearce
With real life experience truly reinforcing the learning aspect of the role, I find myself being sincerely supported from all aspects, whilst pushing ...
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5 top tips for small businesses
Our friends at the Business Support Helpline have put together 5 top tips for supporting businesses.
Success Without Sacrifice
Lindsey Burden, an intuitive business coach based in Salisbury, shares her insights into why you need to consider your future business goals before ma...
COP26: How green shipping could impact your business
While the dust still settles on COP26, business are attempting to digest what the conference means for them. After two weeks of speeches, negotiations...
COP26: What the conference means for carbon emissions measurement
In a bid to make the UK the first “net zero aligned global financial centre”, Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced at COP26 that, by 2023, British financi...
The Post Lockdown Skills Gap
In a new, post lockdown reality can we expect a ‘return to normal’ when all evidence points to a widening skills gap and faltering productivity?
Getting onboard with offsetting
Carbon offsetting is sometimes wrongly viewed as a panacea for companies looking to lower their carbon footprint and boost their environmental sustain...
My Kickstart Experience
An overview and personal point of view into the Kickstart scheme, giving a narrative of what the skills and knowledge I personally developed during th...
Is your business ready for 2022?
As businesses become more conscious of their digital footprint – let’s look at the top 5 marketing trends and predictions for 2022
How your business can join the EV revolution
One technology with huge potential to drive the green revolution is electric vehicles (EVs). That said, in the past, cost and limited charging infrast...
The Buyer Journey: How and Why It’s Crucial To Your Business
HubSpot summarizes this perfectly: “The buyer’s journey is the active research process a buyer goes through leading up to a purchase.”
Customer Persona: Why It's Important
Customer personas should drive all of your marketing efforts.
What can businesses expect from COP26?
With COP26 fast approaching, we take a look at three of the conference’s main talking points – transport, energy, and nature – to understand what your...
Gained skills whilst working in the Retail Environment
Skills gained whilst facing a range of experiences within the retail environment
Inside the world of hospitality
A deeper look into what life is like for those within the hospitality industry.
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Don’t underestimate the power of really good content
Have you got content in your marketing strategy or are you missing a trick?
GH Webinar
How to build your best brand story
A compelling and memorable brand story requires creative exploration into what you stand for, the narrative you wish to communicate and the way in whi...
GH Webinar
Beyond furlough: the future for your business
Consider your (many) options. Plan ahead. Don't assume the worse. Kathryn Roynon, HR Director outlines the many positive options for your busines...
GH Webinar
Learn the power of LinkedIn
Join James Potter where he explores the world of LinkedIn and how to use it to your advantage across two brand new Growth Hub Webinars.
GH Webinar
Why you should have a People Strategy
Kiki Kirby, HR expert and business consultant and coach, outlines some key actions to make effective changes to help get the best out of the people in...
GH Webinar
Why better health means better business
When we talk about wellbeing at work, what do we really mean and does it really make businesses more profitable? If it does, how do we know? Rosie R...
GH Webinar
Business Loan Approval – What You Need to Know
SWIG Finance shares the crucial information you need to know before getting a business loan, ahead of their Growth Hub Webinar, 'Business Loan Approva...
GH Webinar
Leadership lessons from a turnaround - by Bill Alexander
Bill shares his seven key areas to ensure that your business moves forward in the right direction. These were covered in his webinar which can be vie...
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Business Sustainability: The Essentials
Sustainability is a business approach to creating long-term value by taking into consideration how a given organisation operates in the ecological, so...
GH Webinar
Going Digital
Kate Doodson shares the lessons she's learnt and why she think going digital is still the number one business issue for 2021.
Exporting to the EU – who does what?
This article summarises a case study of a UK business exporting to an EU country. The business wanted to know: • Do we need to charge VAT? • Do w...
EU Transition – guidance for professional and business services
A range of new advice and guidance is available from Government following the end of the EU transition period. This article lists the key sources of a...
EU Transition – actions for retail
A range of new advice and guidance is available from Government following the end of the EU transition period. This article lists the key sources of a...
EU Transition – actions for the aerospace sector
A range of new advice and guidance is available from Government following the end of the EU transition period. This article lists the key sources of a...
EU Transition – actions for the electronics and machinery sector
A range of new advice and guidance is available from Government following the end of the EU transition period. This article lists the key sources of a...
EU Transition – actions for the metals and materials sector
A range of new advice and guidance is available from Government following the end of the EU transition period. This article lists the key sources of a...
EU Transition – Actions for the automotive sector
A range of new advice and guidance is available from Government following the end of the EU transition period. This article lists the key sources of a...
EU Transition – actions for the life sciences sector
A range of new advice and guidance is available from Government following the end of the EU transition period. This article lists the key sources of a...
EU Transition – actions for the construction sector
A range of new advice and guidance is available from Government following the end of the EU transition period. This article lists the key sources of a...
EU Transition – actions for the chemicals sector
A range of new advice and guidance is available from Government following the end of the EU transition period. This article lists the key sources of a...
GH Webinar
Getting into Gear for business success
The Swindon and Wiltshire Growth Hub are delighted that Bill has agreed to present a series of webinars which have been designed to talk through some ...
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EU Exit: Guidance for Businesses
Doing business with Europe has changed. You need to follow new rules on exports, imports, tariffs, data and hiring. Read this guide first and explore...
GH Webinar
The secret to crowdfunding
Anthony has given us an insight into his new Webinar mini-series, where he will be discussing all things crowdfunding - a funding source which now fun...
GH Webinar
Your Business from a financial perspective – Where do you start? How do you fini...
Purple Lime Accountancy gives us an introduction to their brand new six-part Growth Hub webinar series: Your Business from a financial perspective.
GH Webinar
Leadership is an Art – “To be great we must practise every day”
Leadership is an Art – “To be great we must practise every day” (quote by Max De Pree)
GH Webinar
“Make money by doing good” – a series of Webinars to show you why and how
Check out this preview of our brand new webinar series, “Make money by doing good”, presented by Rod Hebden.
GH Webinar
Looking After Your Mental Health at Work
How can we come to terms with 2020 and prepare for the challenges of 2021?
GH Webinar
Pandemic Pricing by Alison Edgar MBE
The importance of really understanding your pricing strategy, setting the right pricing level and, perhaps the most important part, valuing what you d...
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Providers currently offering free training
Staying safe outside your home
The principles you should follow to ensure that time spent outside your home is as safe as possible.
Boris Johnson releases 'Our Plan to Rebuild'
Boris Johnson outlines plan to rebuild nation back to 'normality' through new plan, following his speech to the nation on 10th May.
guide
Twitter vs. Instagram: the pros and cons for small businesses
The pro's and con's of using both twitter and/or instagram for your small business.
Business resilience in a COVID-19 world
“Do not judge me by my success, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again.” Nelson Mandela
Offer coronavirus (COVID-19) support from your business
Use this service to tell us how your business might be able to help with the response to coronavirus.
COVID-19: guidance for employees, employers and businesses
Guidance for employees, employers and businesses in providing advice about the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
How to clean workplaces safely
What you need to know about keeping your place of work safe from COVID-19
Coronavirus outbreak FAQs: what you can and can't do
Published 29 March 2020
Becoming an Ebay trader
Moving to a digital shop front can help with the downturn for all retailers at this present time.
Social Media for Business
'Social media' is the general term used to describe websites, apps and platforms whose users can create, submit and share content or participate in so...
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Selling Goods Online
In this guide, we outline the legal requirements for traders selling goods (products or digital content) online.
A simple guide to working from home
Stay sane, fit and healthy when you have to work from your home environment
Crisis Communication and Management Templates
Manage, plan for, and communicate during your corporate crises with these crisis management plan templates.
Business Continuity Planning
This article explains how to make a continuity plan to ensure that a business can operate as effectively as possible if a serious incident occurs.
Construction Industry Scheme
What is the Construction Industry Scheme, how does it work and who does it effect?
Sources of Finance for Starting a Business
Is the start of 2020 the start of a new business for you? If so you’ll need to know how to finance it.
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Apply for more time to file your company’s accounts
How to request an extension to your Companies House filing deadline if an unplanned event stops you filing your accounts.
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Social Media and your Business
We all use social media today but what is it and how can your business use it?
Setting up and Running a Payroll System
A brief guide to payroll systems
Support for Businesses through Funding and Finance
A review of a few of the sources of Business Support and Funding
Controlling the costs of your business
How to identify and monitor business costs and how to carry out cost-benefit analysis
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Setting an internet and e-mail policy in the workplace
An introductory guide for policy setting
Faraday battery challenge
An overview of government’s challenge to industry and research to develop the next generation of batteries for vehicles and other applications.
Prospering from the energy revolution
An overview of government’s challenge to industry and research to create more efficient energy systems and benefit the UK economy from the global upta...
Healthy ageing and funding for Business
The healthy ageing challenge asks industry and researchers to develop products and services to help people remain independent, productive, active and ...
From data to early diagnosis and precision medicine
An overview of government’s challenge to industry and research to use existing health data to improve early diagnosis and precision treatment of disea...
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What are the Legal Requirements for Business Websites
A review of the basic obligations for businesses online
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Business Continuity Advice & Guidance
How to prepare your business for those small or large things (accidental or deliberate) which may cause unforeseen problems to your business.
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An Introduction to Creating a Food Safety Management System
A Food Safety Management System (FSMS) helps a food business operator avoid potential hazards in food preparation and handling.
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How to Forecast Sales - Guide
Sales forecasting is a crucial part of setting up and running a business and is essential for ongoing business planning.
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The 5 most common mistakes in preparing and drafting grant proposals
In this article, GRANTfinder Senior Consultant Remco van der Zouw describes what he’s learned over years.
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Developing a Marketing Plan
Developing a marketing plan is one of the most effective ways for a small business to survive and thrive, especially in increasingly competitive times
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Writing a Business Plan
This tool describes what a business plan should include, how to write one and what are its benefits.
Community News
Is your business taking advantage of the latest technology?
Don't fall behind this fast moving industry.
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Apprenticeships: A cost effective route to obtaining and retaining a skilled wor...
Potentially a fully funded path to hundreds of apprenticeship qualifications.
Shaping the future of Salisbury
Wiltshire Council needs your opinions to help shape the future of Salisbury city centre.
Essential Information
Is your business ready to scale?
Is scaling-up the right strategy for you? Understanding how your business is currently performing is key to help you decide.
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An Introduction to Cyber Essentials Certification
Whats the purpose and benefits to Cyber Essentials, the government-backed cyber security certification scheme for small firms.
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SMEs & Apprenticeships: Recruiting a Balanced Approach
Navigating apprenticeships from an SME perspective in Swindon & Wiltshire.
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Accelerating the UK
Beauhurst has published an excellent report – Accelerating the UK – all about business accelerators;
Young Entrepreneurs Swindon Network Launch - The Purpose of Networks
Thursday 31 January sees the launch of the Young Entrepreneurs Swindon Network but what is the purpose of business network groups?
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Top 10 mistakes employers make when paying the National Minimum Wage
Avoid making mistakes with this list of the most common reasons that cause underpayment.
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Spotting early signs of insolvency and ways to resolve it
Recognising the early signs of insolvency and seeking advice to turn things around.
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University Level Learning in Wiltshire – An Evolution
The latest insight into the evolving Higher Education landscape across Swindon and Wiltshire and what is available to you as a business and as an indi...
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E-commerce for UK small businesses selling online to the USA
A guide to e-commerce with the United States of America.
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Supporting Social Enterprises
Up to date sources of finance and support for social enterprise.
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Choosing and Using a Website Designer​
If a business is looking for a professional, well-structured and secure website that complies with all the relevant legislation, it is worth investing...
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Start out with a business mentor
Maximise your potential by getting the right advice early on with a business mentor.
Innovation loans: what they are and how to apply
An overview of Innovate UK’s loan programme for SMEs involved in late-stage innovation projects.
Essential Information
Starting up in Swindon & Wiltshire
All the advice and resources you need to get your business idea off the ground in one place - from choosing your business idea to writing the business...
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Government support for young entrepreneurs
Top 5 things we are doing to support young entrepreneurs.
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Green Great Britain Week – simple steps you can take to reduce emissions
Find out how your business could reduce emissions and help to tackle climate change.
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Plain Action and Vale Action Leader Programme
The Local Action Groups (LAGs) administered by Community First, provide grants to help to increase rural jobs, boost tourism, help businesses grow and...
The Apprenticeship Levy Across Swindon & Wiltshire – Beyond Year One
Looking at the impact of the Apprenticeship Levy in Swindon & Wiltshire.
A Virtual Shop Front Door - Down Your Street
The Royal Mail has just announced that online shopping in the UK has risen by 9% in the last year. What do our 'bricks and mortar' retail businesses i...
Support for High Growth Business in Swindon & Wiltshire
One option If you are a growing business and looking for support and advice to aid your growth is Inspire, one of our local Chambers of Commerce organ...
Number of UK scaleups increases
The ScaleUp Institute reports that the UK’s total number of scaleup businesses has increased by nearly 12 per cent, according to the ScaleUp Institu...
Rural Economic Study for Swindon and Wiltshire
Swindon and Wiltshire LEP recognises that there are gaps in knowledge about the rural economy of the area. This Rural Economic Study has been develope...
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Opportunities to Grow your Business
Where can a business wanting to grow, find the most comprehensive source for up-to-date information on available funding or tendering opportunities?
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B2B Events - Enabling Business Growth or a Mercenary Marketing Tactic?
Engage with your clients and prospects whilst providing useful knowledge, information and access to new networks.
The time is right to tap into a new pool of talent for Wiltshire employers.
Jobcentre Plus in Wiltshire is keen to work closely with employers of all sizes across the county.
Higher Education Strategy
See the latest updates on the SWLEP Higher Education Strategy and access the downloads
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A brief guide to business continuity planning
In this short guide, we will explore how you can prepare for the unforeseen with focus on your IT and business-critical systems.
advice
Apprenticeships for Small Business
This guide provides an overview of apprenticeships for small business and describes the benefits to business and apprentices.
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Can I apply for financial business support?
Guide to available business support funding for Salisbury businesses
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How do I get support with business rates?
Information about business rates and/or hardship rate relief
CDI Certificate in Careers Leadership
New qualification for teachers in schools and colleges to support young people in career development
£80million fund to help SMEs engage in apprenticeships
A short article about the Chancellor's Spring Statement around funding for small and medium sized businesses to help them engage with apprenticeships.
Growth Hub Governance Group - Invitation Open for New Members
The Swindon & Wiltshire Growth Hub is overseen by a Governance Group made up from public sector representatives, business support organisations and m...
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How to check your business pulse
In times of challenge, what are the best business analytics and reports to keep an eye on?
Roads for the Future - Funding
A share of up to £200,000 is available for ideas to change road design to maximise the benefits of connected and autonomous vehicles.
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Tax Deadlines in 2019
There are five main types of tax that are relevant to firms: income tax, corporation tax, National Insurance (NI), Value Added Tax (VAT) and Capital G...
guide
Government Support for Research & Development - Guide
The UK Government, and the devolved administrations in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, have a strategy to stimulate business research and develo...
guide
Product Packaging Regulations - Guide
Any business that supplies or sells packaged products must ensure that the packaging complies with product packaging regulations. These cover issues s...
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Business Finance Terminology - Glossary
When dealing with your accountant or bank the language used can sometimes sound unfamiliar, even to the most experienced business person. The followi...
case study
A Recipe for Success; Business Expansion and Management Development
Porton Biopharma Limited
Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) - 2017 End of Year Review
EEN shares some of their work highlights from 2017
case study
Wiltshire entrepreneur fills gap in niche fabric market
Helen Baker Fabric Design
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Ludgershall couple's double celebration – in love and in business!
Clearly Software
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The Swindon Investment Guide
Thinking of relocating your business to the Swindon area?
Visitor Economy Wiltshire
This site offers a comprehensive guide to Wiltshire including accommodation, what's on and visitor attractions. Particularly useful for food and drin...
case study
Higher Futures, Learning and Development, using a love of the past to go forward...
Help for Heroes
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Marketing That Drives Sales
Procol
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Independent report - Made Smarter Review
An industry-led review exploring how UK manufacturing can maximise benefits of digital technology through a strong industry - government partnership.
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An Introduction to Business Regulations when Starting Up
This guide identifies the major business regulations and obligations that will affect the start up of a new business.
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Tax relief and incentives for businesses
As part of the overall funding landscape, there are plenty of government schemes and incentives available to businesses.
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Health & Safety
This introductory guide explains the main steps that must be taken to ensure that an employer complies with health and safety regulations.
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Regulations Covering Lifting and Manual Handling in the Workplace
This guide explains the requirements of the Regulations and provides information about how to comply with them.
guide
Redundancy Legislation & Procedure
This guide gives an overview of an employee's legal rights, and the procedures that employers should be following throughout the redundancy process.
guide
Market Information and Statistics
This factsheet provides an overview of some of the main sources of market information and statistical data available and how to access them.
Generating good energy in the area
The Swindon & Wiltshire LEP (SWLEP) is a member of the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen initiative and believes it can make a significant contribution national...
advice
Why we need to provide the best business support to SME Builders
There are many reasons why we need to provide SME builders with all the business support we can.
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Degree Apprenticeships - A New Route
Degree Apprenticeships offer a great solution for those that want to learn and earn.
guide
Introduction to Intellectual Property Rights
This guide provides brief descriptions of UK and European IP rights.
guide
Using Copyright to Protect Your Work
This introductory guide explains the principle of copyright and how you can use it to protect original work
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Introduction to Tax Self-Assessment
This guide describes the tax self-assessment process, who it applies to, and how to register for self-assessment. It also briefly explains the process...
guide
Registering a Domain Name
Choosing the right domain name for your business website and e-mail communications is a vital component of your business identity.
advice
Choosing and Using an Accountant
This guide explains the services offered by accountants, what to look for when choosing an accountant and how to find and appoint one. It provides inf...
guide
Food Safety Legislation
Food Safety Legislation applies to any firm that is involved in the production, processing, storage, distribution and sale of food.
guide
An Introduction to Health & Safety
Every employer must comply with health and safety regulations intended to protect people such as employees, customers or members of the public.
guide
Environmental Protection Act 1990
A Guide to the Environmental Protection Act 1990 and the obligations of business owners.
advice
Tackling Swindon's skills gap
A recurring theme that Swindon businesses raise is the trouble they have recruiting highly skilled workers
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The Importance of skills in the work place
Leadership and Management Skills amongst the most important for business success.
guide
Environmental Regulations - A Guide
Understand environmental regulations and how to manage the impact of your business.
advice
Overview of available European Funding
​Various European funding networks offer financial support for businesses of all types.
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Finance support information index
A bank loan is not the only way that you can raise money to fund your business. A quick overview of available options is a good place to start.
guide
Methods of Entering Export Markets
This guide will help you select an export market-entry method that is suitable for your business. It explains the difference between direct and indire...
guide
Costing and Pricing a Product or Service
It is important to understand the impact of pricing on profitability and be able to choose the best pricing strategy for a business.
guide
Creating a Marketing Strategy
This factsheet explains the importance of having a marketing strategy, and how to use it properly to maximise the success of a business. It also inclu...
advice
Profiling Your Target Market
This factsheet provides an introduction to profiling your target market and customers and explains the importance of fully understanding their needs.
guide
Appointing a Non-Executive Director
This guide looks at the duties involved in the role, the legal responsibilities, the time commitment expected of non-executive directors.
guide
What makes Wiltshire work?
Wiltshire-based startups seem to have a particularly strong chance of being a success.
guide
Business in Wiltshire
There are many advantages to starting up in the UK and locating your business in Swindon & Wiltshire gives you the best of both worlds.
guide
Choosing the Right Legal Structure
This factsheet outlines the main legal structures for a business (sole trader, partnership, LTD, LLP and CIC).
advice
What it takes to run a business
This factsheet helps you assess your personal abilities and resources in relation to those that will typically be required to run your own business.
advice
Tips to Choosing a Business Idea
If you are new to self-employment, finding the right idea for a successful venture can be difficult. It is not made any easier by economic uncertainty...
case study
Credit manager launches own consultancy
After working in credit management for many years Nicki Kinton decided she wanted to make a positive difference.

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Melksham Plastics Firm Powers Ahead with Solar Inv...
Plastic Engineering Solutions in Melksham has invested in a solar-powered facility with support from...
Tanya Knight Published: 11/06/25
Avon Technologies Reports Record Order Book and Su...
Melksham-based Avon Technologies has posted a near 50% rise in operating profit and a record £247 mi...
Tim Burghes Published: 9/06/25
Boost to Business Confidence across the South West
Business confidence in the South West improved significantly in May, following a more modest increas...
Tim Burghes Published: 9/06/25
Intelligent Dialogue wins major UK contract
Royal Wootton Bassett-based training provider Intelligent Dialogue has been awarded a significant na...
Tim Burghes Published: 9/06/25
Nationwide posts 30% increase in profit
Nationwide Building Society reported a 30% rise in annual profits to £2.3 billion, driven by strong ...
Tim Burghes Published: 9/06/25
Empowering Young People Across Swindon and Wiltshi...
The Swindon and Wiltshire Growth Hub empowers young people with personalised advice, skills developm...
Tim Burghes Published: 9/06/25
From Vision to Vitality: How Wiltshire Rural Hubs ...
In the heart of Wiltshire’s countryside, a quiet revolution is taking place.
Tim Burghes Published: 30/05/25
Business boost for Wiltshire town centres with fre...
Darren Brindley Published: 16/05/25
Research project and report - Issues facing South ...
Raise you business concerns with Government
Tim Burghes Published: 14/05/25
How Ready is Your Organisation for AI?
Discover your organisation's AI readiness and learn how to progress.
Tim Burghes Published: 14/05/25
Chance for a small business to win an ad on nation...
Darren Brindley Published: 6/05/25
Call for Applications to  Science and Technology F...
Do you want to play a role in developing and delivering national and international science programme...
Rob Creer Published: 17/04/25
Business leaders supported to bolster online defen...
Directors and company boards are being urged to shore up their cyber defences using new guidance pub...
Tim Burghes Published: 8/04/25
Help to tackle digital exclusion in Wiltshire
Tim Burghes Published: 8/04/25
Support for local businesses affected by US tariff...
Business support is available from the Growth Hub for any local business affected by market conditio...
Tim Burghes Published: 8/04/25
Discover Wiltshire's Wonders with the New 2025 Vis...
Visit Wiltshire's new 2025 Visitor Map and Guide are now available to help visitors explore the regi...
Tim Burghes Published: 7/04/25
Cereal Partners potentially move production to Wil...
Staverton factory could see new investment
Tim Burghes Published: 2/04/25
New development planned for Swindon railway statio...
Council awarded £100,000 by Homes England
Tim Burghes Published: 2/04/25
NatWest Launches £1 Million Pitching Competition f...
NatWest has introduced a £1 million competition to support small businesses across the UK.
Tim Burghes Published: 31/03/25
WH Smith completes £76m high street stores deal
All shops to be renamed as TG Jones
Tim Burghes Published: 31/03/25
South West predicted ‘to see moderate growth’
Second fastest-growing regional economy
Tim Burghes Published: 31/03/25
Government stops funding for Western Gateway
Team will cease to function after June
Tim Burghes Published: 31/03/25
New Recycling Responsibilities for SMEs in England
New legislation comes into force 31st March
Tim Burghes Published: 24/03/25
New digital service to go live for UK alcohol prod...
Darren Brindley Published: 28/02/25
Business start-up programme seeks new participants
Darren Brindley Published: 19/02/25
UK businesses urged ‘have your say’ on time-saving...
Darren Brindley Published: 18/02/25
Direct marketing advice generator makes it easy fo...
A new tool that makes it easy for business owners to comply with GDPR requirements.
Ian Lloyd Published: 12/02/25
Pay and Tax tips for apprentices
Darren Brindley Published: 12/02/25
Help Shape the Future Workforce with the Growth Hu...
The skills gap is a key concern, and employers have a unique opportunity to inspire, train and conne...
Tim Burghes Published: 4/02/25
Fair Payment Code Update
Darren Brindley Published: 31/01/25
Co-op starts search for exciting new food and drin...
Co-ops Apiary programme looks for suppliers with a unique point of difference.
Ian Lloyd Published: 16/01/25
New Year, New Business
How the Swindon and Wiltshire Growth Hub can help you choose the right steps to starting your own ve...
Darren Brindley Published: 8/01/25
January 31st deadline for paying tax
It is that time of year again, when we are all required to make sure our self assessments are comple...
Ian Lloyd Published: 2/01/25
New Year Boost to your Career: January Skills Boot...
Skills Bootcamps in Swindon and Wiltshire offer free or subsidised training starting this January, p...
Tim Burghes Published: 20/12/24
Army Benevolent Fund Opens for Applications for 20...
The Army Benevolent Fund provides grants to charities and organisations that provide lifetime suppor...
Tim Burghes Published: 12/12/24
Spread the Cost of Self Assessment Tax Bills with ...
Spread your tax payments with help from HMRC
Ian Lloyd Published: 11/12/24
Bridging the Skills Gap: Skills Bootcamps Empoweri...
In Swindon and Wiltshire, funded Skills Bootcamps are transforming lives and businesses by offering ...
Tim Burghes Published: 28/11/24
Swindon and Wiltshire Growth Hub to Support Busine...
Tim Burghes Published: 27/11/24
Protect Your Business from Cyber Risks this Black ...
Protect your business this Black Friday by securing your systems against spoofing, phishing, and hum...
Tim Burghes Published: 26/11/24
BAE Systems Plc Apprenticeship roles are now live!
Updated apprentice programme
Ian Lloyd Published: 7/11/24
Do one thing – get on the HMRC app
Getting the HMRC app can help you manage your finances and tax more easily
Ian Lloyd Published: 7/11/24
Recent UK Budget Offers Key Opportunities for SMEs...
The latest UK budget presents a range of opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) acro...
Tim Burghes Published: 4/11/24
New Funding Opportunity for UK Small Businesses fr...
American Express has launched Champion Small, A competition that allows American Express cardholders...
Rob Creer Published: 22/10/24
Support for Trees and Woodland
Swindon Borough and Wiltshire Councils are collaborating on ambitious tree planting initiatives, inc...
Tim Burghes Published: 8/10/24
10,000 boost State Pension with online payments
Six months to go to maximise your State Pension
Tim Burghes Published: 8/10/24
Launch of Skills Bootcamps Across Wiltshire and Sw...
Wiltshire Council, in partnership with Wiltshire College, is launching fully-funded, flexible Skills...
Tim Burghes Published: 4/10/24
Cyber Local Funding Now Open for Applications!
The Cyber Local competition offers £1.3 million for UK-based projects aimed at addressing regional d...
Tim Burghes Published: 20/09/24
Business boost for Wiltshire town centres with fre...
• Grants to spotlight retail, hospitality and leisure sectors • Free energy efficiency survey and d...
Tim Burghes Published: 20/09/24
New Cash Grants for UK Start-ups and Growing Busin...
"Realising the Remarkable" is a UK-based cash grant programme offering £60,000 in prizes, marketing,...
Tim Burghes Published: 20/09/24
Have your say - Information Commissioners Office c...
The government has recently launched a public consultation to seek views on their proposals to amend...
Rob Creer Published: 9/09/24
Boost for UK growth as start-up investment schemes...
EIS and VCT schemes have been extended by 10 years to April 2035. This provides much needed stabili...
Ian Lloyd Published: 6/09/24
South West companies ‘have faced major challenges’
High level of redundancies in the past year
Tim Burghes Published: 16/08/24
Good Energy Group certified as a B Corp
Assessed as meeting high standards
Tim Burghes Published: 16/08/24
Les Smith Haulage investing £4m
Ten fleet renewals and upgrades
Tim Burghes Published: 16/08/24
Skills bootcamps delivery expanded across Swindon ...
Tim Burghes Published: 12/08/24
Swindon and Wiltshire Business and Growth Unit lau...
Tim Burghes Published: 12/08/24
Government Cancels Stonehenge Tunnel Scheme
The government has cancelled the £2 billion Stonehenge tunnel project, initially approved, citing le...
Tim Burghes Published: 30/07/24
Wiltshire Council reports £14m underspend
Wiltshire Council's sound financial management continues, with a £14m revenue underspend formally re...
User Not Found Published: 30/07/24
Wessex Internet opens new base for South Wiltshire
Wessex Internet is opening a new base in Codford, between Warminster and Salisbury, as the company e...
User Not Found Published: 30/07/24
Swindon company AFL is acquired
Swindon telecommunications company AFL has been acquired by Italian company Tratos Cavi Spa but will...
User Not Found Published: 29/07/24
Grant UK partners with New College Swindon
Swindon-based Grant UK has partnered with a local college, joining the Careers Extra Programme of Ne...
User Not Found Published: 29/07/24
King’s Speech announcements fall short on growth f...
King’s Speech announcements fall short on growth for small firms, and jobs within them Responding t...
User Not Found Published: 29/07/24
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England ...
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales have launched the results of the Nation ...
User Not Found Published: 25/07/24
Wavin focuses on Future Homes Standard
Chippenham-based Wavin, a market leading contributor to the built environment, with sights firmly se...
User Not Found Published: 18/07/24
British Business Bank Finance Week
Free nationwide and regional in-person events, webinars and more.
Ian Lloyd Published: 16/07/24
Growth Guarantee Scheme
British Business Bank launches Growth Guarantee Scheme to boost lending to SMEs
Ian Lloyd Published: 16/07/24
Dyson to cut nearly one third of workforce
Up to 1000 jobs to be cut by the technology giant.
Tim Burghes Published: 15/07/24
Wiltshire Marque launched to promote food and drin...
The Wiltshire Marque, a new accreditation scheme to showcase food and drink made in the county, is n...
User Not Found Published: 12/07/24
Coffee Shop vs Coworking
Castledown Enterprise Centre offers a professional coworking space with all the benefits of a modern...
Tim Burghes Published: 5/07/24
Good Energy increases Zapmap investment
Wiltshire-based Good Energy, the renewable electricity supplier and energy services provider, has in...
User Not Found Published: 24/06/24
Arkell’s brewhouse team wins three awards
Arkell’s Brewery, one of only 28 independent family brewers left in the UK, is celebrating the hard ...
User Not Found Published: 24/06/24
M&A activity soars in South West by 760%
Mergers and Acquisition (M&A) activity in the South West has soared by 760 per cent in the first qua...
User Not Found Published: 10/06/24
Inquiry into Nationwide plan to buy Virgin Money
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating the anticipated acquisition by Swindon-...
User Not Found Published: 10/06/24
eBay for Business Awards: £10,000 Grant and Suppor...
Tim Burghes Published: 7/06/24
Veterans’ Foundation Makes Changes to Grants Progr...
Tim Burghes Published: 6/06/24
IUK Seeks AI Innovations for Supply Chain with £2m...
Tim Burghes Published: 6/06/24
NatWest report shows stronger business demand
Strengthening demand conditions and improved client confidence has spurred new business growth acros...
User Not Found Published: 3/06/24
Agreement to refurbish Swindon’s Oasis
Swindon Borough Council has exchanged contracts with SevenCapital on a new development agreement for...
User Not Found Published: 3/06/24
Natwest Accelerator programme open for application...
The NatWest Entrepreneur Accelerator supports and empowers UK entrepreneurs and business owners to s...
Rob Creer Published: 30/05/24
Virgin Money Nationwide takeover approved
Virgin Money shareholders have backed a bid by Swindon-based Nationwide Building Society to take ove...
User Not Found Published: 29/05/24
New Start Up Journey begins following redundancy…
Former employees of Cooper Tires seized an opportunity joining the New Business Worx startup program...
User Not Found Published: 20/05/24
Applications open for Economic Advisory Board for ...
Wiltshire Council and Swindon Borough Council are launching an open recruitment process for the newl...
Tim Burghes Published: 15/05/24
HR Dept expands into larger offices
Swindon-based HR provider the HR Dept has moved into bigger offices and grown its team by 50 per cen...
User Not Found Published: 15/05/24
Avon Protection wins £38m MoD order
Wiltshire-based Avon Protection has won the tender for the continued supply of the General Service R...
User Not Found Published: 15/05/24
Beard Group begins first RAAC project
Swindon-based Beard Group has started work on its first reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete RAAC ...
User Not Found Published: 13/05/24
Plans made to upgrade former Renault building
Plans have been submitted to upgrade the listed former Renault Distribution Centre in Swindon to pre...
User Not Found Published: 13/05/24
Western Gateway and Peninsula Transport publish El...
Western Gateway's joint Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Study has been published in partnership with ...
Rob Creer Published: 9/05/24
Wiltshire Council takes next steps with concert ve...
Wiltshire Council has confirmed that Savills will market the concert venue Salisbury City Hall, supp...
User Not Found Published: 7/05/24
Lidl plans seven new stores in Wiltshire
Fast growing German-owned Lidl has announced plans to open hundreds of new stores across the country...
User Not Found Published: 7/05/24
£6.4m Flexible AI Upskilling Fund for UK SMEs Now ...
The Flexible AI Upskilling Fund pilot scheme will support SMEs in the Professional and Business Serv...
Tim Burghes Published: 3/05/24
Vectura and Mundipharma to collaborate
Cambridge company Mundipharma and Wiltshire-based Vectura have announced plans to reformulate the fl...
User Not Found Published: 2/05/24
Tourism Awards now open for nominations
South West England Tourism Excellence Awards are thrilled to announce that the Tourism Awards in Dev...
Rob Creer Published: 16/04/24
Innovate UK Launches Competition to Boost Business...
Funding made available to boost business productivity through the deployment of AI-driven solutions.
Tim Burghes Published: 8/04/24
New president of BCS is announced
Alastair Revell FBCS has been announced as the new president of Swindon-based BCS, The Chartered Ins...
User Not Found Published: 2/04/24
Good Energy sees sharp profits increase
Chippenham-based renewable energy supplier Good Energy said revenues were up 2.4 per cent last year....
User Not Found Published: 2/04/24
guide
Cash Flow Management for SMEs - Strategies for Sta...
Effective cash flow management is not just about survival; it's about creating a foundation for grow...
Tim Burghes Published: 28/03/24
guide
Breaking Into New Markets: A Guide for SMEs
While the challenges are real, expanding into new markets offers SMEs the potential for growth and d...
Tim Burghes Published: 26/03/24
Wiltshire Council to take on business support func...
SWLEP functions currently cover both the Wiltshire Council and Swindon Borough Council authority are...
Tim Burghes Published: 25/03/24
Reducing the Environmental Footprint: A Guide for ...
The strategic advantage of going green
Tim Burghes Published: 25/03/24
Developing a Business Idea: A Blueprint for SME Gr...
Taking your first steps in developing a business idea
Tim Burghes Published: 25/03/24
Local SMEs Called to Action: Shaping the Future Wo...
Local businesses across Swindon and Wiltshire are being urged to play a pivotal role in shaping the ...
Tim Burghes Published: 18/03/24
Siemens Mobility to invest €115m in new centre
Siemens Mobility is investing €115m to establish a cutting-edge rail infrastructure manufacturing, d...
User Not Found Published: 18/03/24
February business activity in SW slips
February saw a reduction in business activity across the South West for the first time in three mont...
User Not Found Published: 18/03/24
Malmesbury High Street plan moves forward
An initiative designed to plan and shape the future of Malmesbury High Street and its surrounding tr...
User Not Found Published: 18/03/24
PM Rishi Sunak visits new Swindon hub
The Prime minister Rishi Sunak has visited the former Honda site in Swindon to officially break the ...
User Not Found Published: 7/03/24
National Employee Appreciation Day 2024
National Employee Appreciation Day is on the 1st March is a special day to show those who are a majo...
User Not Found Published: 27/02/24
Launch of Made Smarter Innovation Sustainability A...
The Made Smarter Innovation Sustainability Accelerator is a national programme designed to accelerat...
User Not Found Published: 27/02/24
SW commercial property market ‘set to recover’
The South West commercial property market is expected to bounce back in 2024 after a subdued perform...
User Not Found Published: 26/02/24
Council extends deadline for businesses to apply f...
Wiltshire Council has extended the deadline for businesses to apply for Vibrant Wiltshire vacant uni...
User Not Found Published: 26/02/24
FigFlex office space ‘now 97 percent occupied’
The requirement for premium office space in Swindon town centre is said to be heating up as FI Real ...
User Not Found Published: 26/02/24
Panattoni begins demolition on former Honda site
The demolition of the ex-Honda factory in Swindon is beginning this month to allow the £700m redevel...
User Not Found Published: 26/02/24
NLCF Announces New Funding to Involve More People ...
The National Lottery Community Fund (NLCF) announced that from 27 March 2024 it will be delivering n...
User Not Found Published: 20/02/24
Final Round of Museum Estate and Development Fund ...
The Museum Estate and Development Fund (MEND) is provided with funding from the Department for Cultu...
User Not Found Published: 19/02/24
Trowbridge community groups can apply for grants w...
Community groups in Trowbridge are being urged to apply for a slice of more than £22,000 in grants b...
User Not Found Published: 12/02/24
Village Halls in Rural England Can Apply Now for a...
The Village Halls Small Grants Fund is provided by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affa...
User Not Found Published: 12/02/24
Barclays Community Football Fund 2024 Opens to UK ...
Now in its third year, Barclays Bank in partnership with the Sported Foundation is offering grants o...
User Not Found Published: 12/02/24
Good Energy sponsors Chippenham Pride
Good Energy has been announced as a headline sponsor of Chippenham Pride 2024, following the huge su...
Rob Creer Published: 7/02/24
Unlocking the Potential of Intellectual Property: ...
Welcome to the realm of intellectual property! In this user-friendly guide, we explore the domain of...
User Not Found Published: 5/02/24
Prudence Trust Accepting Applications for New Fund...
Prudent Trust has launched a new funding round and is offering around five to eight grants of betwee...
User Not Found Published: 5/02/24
Swindon Council wins social housing award
Swindon Borough Council’s £34m scheme to build 149 homes on Queens Drive has beaten competition from...
User Not Found Published: 5/02/24
New plan for Mechanics’ Institute put forward
A roadmap which sets out how Swindon’s Mechanics’ Institute could be brought back into use will be d...
User Not Found Published: 5/02/24
Henry Moore Foundation Accepting Applications for ...
User Not Found Published: 5/02/24
Funding to Support UK and International Collaborat...
The British Council is offering grants of between £25,000 and £75,000 for arts and culture organisat...
User Not Found Published: 5/02/24
Unlocking Nature Positive Private Investment - Lau...
On February 14th is the launch of the new IUK Competition. The aim of this Innovate UK (IUK) competi...
User Not Found Published: 1/02/24
New Round of Cultural Development Fund Provides £1...
The Cultural Development Fund aims to level up investment in culture and the creative industries acr...
User Not Found Published: 1/02/24
£50,000 Funding Opportunity for AI Solutions in Cr...
Amplifying Imagination is a 16-week acceleration programme supporting companies in the creative indu...
User Not Found Published: 1/02/24
Funding to Support a Just Transition to Carbon Net...
Shoosmiths Foundation is offering grants for UK-based registered charities with an annual income of ...
User Not Found Published: 30/01/24
Grants for Early-career Craftspeople - New Round O...
This grant scheme is provided by the Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust (QEST).
Tim Burghes Published: 17/01/24
Demystifying AI: Your Essential Guide to Prompt En...
Get up to speed with the breaking technology everyone is talking about
Tim Burghes Published: 9/01/24
Countdown for 5.7 million customers to file their ...
With less than a month to go to the Self Assessment deadline, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is urgin...
Rob Creer Published: 2/01/24
Best Free Tools for Business 2024
Explore a range of essential, free digital tools designed to enhance you day to day business operati...
Tim Burghes Published: 19/12/23
Vibrant Wiltshire Vacant Unit Grants
Wiltshire Council has created the Vibrant Wiltshire grants programme through the Wiltshire Towns Pro...
Tim Burghes Published: 18/12/23
PCC seeks views on investment required to improve ...
Residents are being urged to use their voice and tell the Police and Crime Commissioner how they fee...
Rob Creer Published: 7/12/23
Navigating the Digital Labyrinth: Spotting Phishin...
At this time of year deceptive messages aim to trick unsuspecting individuals into revealing sensiti...
Tim Burghes Published: 6/12/23
Forestry Commission Launches £2.5m Tree Production...
Tim Burghes Published: 6/12/23
Key site in Trowbridge set for ambitious transform...
Ambitious plans to transform a key site in the heart of Trowbridge town centre are set to proceed af...
Tim Burghes Published: 6/12/23
Swindon Debenhams to become storage hub
Council approves StoreAway applications
Tim Burghes Published: 5/12/23
Knorr-Bremse to equip Alstom trains for India
Providing braking and climate control systems
Tim Burghes Published: 5/12/23
South West venture capital investment increases
But volume of transactions dips by a quarter
Tim Burghes Published: 5/12/23
GH Webinar
Free to access online Wellbeing for the Workplace ...
For 2024 Swindon and Wiltshire Growth Hub, in partnership with Wiltshire Council and Swindon Borough...
Rob Creer Published: 4/12/23
Hanging on the Telephone: 5 reasons Self Assessmen...
In the last 12 months HMRC have built and improved a number of digital services that will make it ea...
Rob Creer Published: 28/11/23
Business Catalyst Grants for Jewellers
Business Catalyst (Large) Grants offer UK based jewellers, silversmiths and allied industry practiti...
Tim Burghes Published: 21/11/23
Veterans Career Development Fund Open for UK Appli...
Funding for not-for-profit projects that deliver qualifications and training to enable veterans and ...
Tim Burghes Published: 21/11/23
Plans to refurbish the Oasis to be discussed by Co...
Tim Burghes Published: 16/11/23
Pleural is UK James Dyson Award winner
Smart airway clearance device
Tim Burghes Published: 31/10/23
Family firm John Williams Heating expands
New unit taken to cope with demand
Tim Burghes Published: 31/10/23
Good Energy is top scorer on sustainability
Top of Which? league for second year
Tim Burghes Published: 31/10/23
Why data protection matters
As an SME, new start-up or sole trader, you probably have information about your customers, staff, o...
User Not Found Published: 26/10/23
HMRC - VAT Registration Goes Paperless
From 13 November 2023 anyone applying to register for VAT should use HM Revenue and Customs’ online ...
Rob Creer Published: 25/10/23
Naturally Social named Best Small Agency
Award for Melksham-based company
User Not Found Published: 16/10/23
Wiltshire Council to fund EV charger planning
Government support for local authorities
User Not Found Published: 16/10/23
Furniturebox increases its revenue
The furniture retailer is now offering “super fast next day deliveries”
User Not Found Published: 12/10/23
Law firm Buckles to open branch in Swindon
Extending reach in new growth strategy
User Not Found Published: 12/10/23
Hills Quarry Products wins old airfield permission
Down Ampney site approved by council
User Not Found Published: 9/10/23
Johnson Matthey in major hydrogen project
Partnering with Kellas Midstream
User Not Found Published: 9/10/23
Every Cloud has a Cyber Lining: Unlock Cyber Inspi...
Turning Cyber Threats into Opportunities for the Young People across Swindon and Wiltshire
User Not Found Published: 6/10/23
Swindon and Wiltshire Local Enterprise Partnership...
Swindon and Wiltshire Local Enterprise Partnership (SWLEP) is excited to announce that Western Gatew...
User Not Found Published: 6/10/23
Multimillion pound investment to develop hydrogen ...
Academic, civic and industry partners will work together to unlock the huge potential of our region’...
Rob Creer Published: 6/10/23
Wiltshire Council updates on the future of Salisbu...
Wiltshire Council have updated on the next steps involved in reopening City Hall, Salisbury as an en...
Rob Creer Published: 3/10/23
More international recognition for Wiltshire-based...
Tim Burghes Published: 27/09/23
Apprentices – Know Your Minimum Wage Rights
If you are an apprentice, or about to start an apprenticeship, here’s some advice to help you make s...
Rob Creer Published: 27/09/23
Fully funded Start Up support from Kick Off in Bus...
Fully funded, one-week, online self-employment courses running every week.
Rob Creer Published: 25/09/23
Wiltshire’s PCC: ‘We want our retail sector to fee...
Both the PCC and Wiltshire Police’s Chief Constable have responded to an open letter from the Associ...
Rob Creer Published: 22/09/23
Successful SME Competitiveness Programme
Over 1200 businesses helped and at least 160 new jobs created in Swindon and Wiltshire thanks to the...
User Not Found Published: 11/08/23
Monahans reports soaring insolvencies
90 per cent increase on last year
User Not Found Published: 3/08/23
Air Quality Action plan
Wiltshire Council has launched a public consultation on its draft Air Quality Action Plan (AQAP) and...
User Not Found Published: 24/07/23
Siemens in Redbridge EV charging scheme
300 new on-street charging points
User Not Found Published: 24/07/23
SWLEP CEO, Paddy Bradley MBE, retires
Having worked for the SWLEP for over ten years, Paddy Bradley MBE, is to retire. He said: "I can h...
User Not Found Published: 20/07/23
£5m Competition to Scale-up Agricultural Innovatio...
UK registered SMEs can soon apply for grants to develop innovative farming solutions.
Tim Burghes Published: 18/07/23
Innovate UK Launches £6.2m Award to Fund Diverse I...
Grants, coupled with tailored business support, are available for UK innovators to make their busine...
Tim Burghes Published: 18/07/23
Green light for major A303 upgrade past Stonehenge
The Government has given the formal green light by granting a Development Consent Order for the A303...
Tim Burghes Published: 18/07/23
Planning permission granted for Swindon scheme
Trade and warehouse units of 100,000 sq ft
User Not Found Published: 12/07/23
Wiltshire Council launches £1.35m grants scheme
Aims to boost business enterprises
User Not Found Published: 11/07/23
New Innovation Centre at Porton Science Park
£9.9 million has been invested in this project.
User Not Found Published: 11/07/23
GWR Consultation on changes to ticket offices
Subject to consultation, ticket offices could be phased out over a number of years.
User Not Found Published: 5/07/23
Wincanton extends military contract
A three year extension has been agreed.
User Not Found Published: 5/07/23
Invest in Wiltshire business grants
Invest in Wiltshire is a £1.35m grants scheme to encourage businesses in the county to improve and e...
User Not Found Published: 4/07/23
EV charger company Simpson & Partners to expand
Strong growth experienced since start
User Not Found Published: 28/06/23
Halo Staffing working with Air Ambulance
Three year collaboration announced
User Not Found Published: 26/06/23
Centrica opens its first solar farm in Wiltshire
Enough to power some 4,850 homes
User Not Found Published: 19/06/23
AB Foods to buy National Milk Records for £48m
Chippenham dairy technology company bought by British Foods
User Not Found Published: 19/06/23
DfE webinars on hosting T Level industry placement...
Over the next few months, the Department for Education and SDN are hosting a series of practical web...
User Not Found Published: 14/06/23
Wrightbus secures £50 million UKEF financing to tu...
UK Export Finance announces support for the world's first hydrogen-powered bus company
User Not Found Published: 13/06/23
Good Energy ‘twins’ customers with power sources
Boost for knowledge of renewables
User Not Found Published: 13/06/23
MBO completed at Leading Resolutions
Backing from NVM Private Equity
User Not Found Published: 5/06/23
Chancellor reveals life sciences growth package to...
A £650 million war-chest to fire up the UK’s life sciences sector and drive forward the government’s...
User Not Found Published: 26/05/23
Old Mill acquires Quro Financial Solutions
Commercial property pension specialist
User Not Found Published: 25/05/23
Beard starts work on Newport Porsche centre
£16m project for Swindon’s Dick Lovett
User Not Found Published: 23/05/23
IUK Announces Farming Futures R&D Fund: Environmen...
UK registered organisations can apply for grants to fund feasibility projects and industrial researc...
User Not Found Published: 22/05/23
Holman signs BT fleet management deal
One of the biggest in fleet history
User Not Found Published: 17/05/23
Outstanding small businesses receive inaugural gov...
The Department for Business and Trade announces winners of the inaugural Made in the UK, Sold to the...
User Not Found Published: 17/05/23
Wiltshire towns called to provide action plans
Council funding to improve high streets
User Not Found Published: 15/05/23
Dymag wins new Korean investment
Boost for lightweight wheel production
User Not Found Published: 9/05/23
How to: Managing mental health in difficult times
Acas has new and updated guidance on managing work-related stress to support both employers and work...
User Not Found Published: 28/04/23
Boost for £16m Trowbridge investment
Town Hall project granted go ahead
User Not Found Published: 27/04/23
New study shows most Wiltshire businesses failing ...
New study shows less than 20% of businesses surveyed are tackling their carbon emissions effectively
Ian Lloyd Published: 19/04/23
Government outlines action needed in coming years ...
Plans to speed up the design, manufacture, and rollout of zero emission aircraft and infrastructure ...
User Not Found Published: 18/04/23
Pegasus Planning takes Cirencester offices
A prominent 11,000 sq ft three storey building.
User Not Found Published: 12/04/23
Green Machine Computers Launches The Tech Hub CIC ...
Green Machine Computers, a leading IT recycling specialist, has launched The Tech Hub CIC, a communi...
User Not Found Published: 4/04/23
NCSC issues revised security Board Toolkit for bus...
National Cyber Security Centre calls on CEOs and senior business leaders to take a more hands-on app...
Ian Lloyd Published: 3/04/23
Support for Non-Domestic Alternative Fuel Consumer...
The following information is for organisations and businesses who use alternative fuels for energy.
User Not Found Published: 28/03/23
Beard Group provides 2022 results
Turnover of £165m and £3.5m profits
User Not Found Published: 21/03/23
ChatGPT and its impacts for Cyber Security in 2023
ChatGPT is making waves in the tech world because of its amazing ability to understand and generate ...
User Not Found Published: 20/03/23
Greenways Fully Funded Forestry Training
Greenways are running a fully funded forestry-related training course.
User Not Found Published: 17/03/23
CCm Technologies calls for action on fertilisers
Costs pushing up farmers’ bills
User Not Found Published: 16/03/23
Knorr-Bremse acquires Westcode UK
Widens train service business
User Not Found Published: 16/03/23
Calne Engineering expands with new loan
£600,000 support form Lloyds Bank
User Not Found Published: 15/03/23
Transformation starts on 1 Newbridge Square
Former home of Zurich being refurbished
User Not Found Published: 1/03/23
Johnson Matthey in BP biofuels contract
Collaborating in Louisiana project
User Not Found Published: 1/03/23
Windsor Framework replaces the Northern Ireland Pr...
Windsor Framework, agreed by the Prime Minister and European Commission President, unveiled to fix p...
User Not Found Published: 28/02/23
GWR acquires key Vivarail assets
Battery and fast charge technology
User Not Found Published: 27/02/23
CMS SupaTrak joins livery company
First corporate member in 500 years.
User Not Found Published: 21/02/23
Furniturebox plans for global expansion
Chippenham company who sells hit £17m.
User Not Found Published: 21/02/23
ERDF Project Evaluation and Summative Assessment R...
Tenders are invited to develop and deliver a summative assessment for the Swindon and Wiltshire Loca...
User Not Found Published: 14/02/23
Swindon & Wiltshire Growth Hub & Trowbridge Sixth ...
Introducing Ollie and his entry to the Dragons Den for Trowbridge College.
User Not Found Published: 10/02/23
Nationwide to cut around 450 jobs
Building Society’s need to ‘streamline’
User Not Found Published: 9/02/23
Swindon commercial property market improves
Despite shortage of industrial stock
User Not Found Published: 9/02/23
Excalibur Communications revenue rises
Increases by six per cent to £9.2m
User Not Found Published: 8/02/23
Swindon ‘a leader in UK productivity’
New report ranks workers highly
User Not Found Published: 8/02/23
New SW event showcases agri-tech benefits
Agri-tech is a cornerstone of efficient, sustainable food production – and a new conference in South...
User Not Found Published: 7/02/23
Chilvester Financial takes new premises
Moves from Calne to Chippenham
User Not Found Published: 30/01/23
Masterclasses for life sciences businesses
SETsquared and Porton to provide free access
User Not Found Published: 30/01/23
ERDF Project Evaluation and Summative Assessment R...
Tenders are invited to develop and deliver a summative assessment for the Swindon and Wiltshire Loca...
User Not Found Published: 17/01/23
Additional Funding for England’s Farmers Benefitin...
England’s farmers are to be awarded increased payments for protecting and enhancing nature and deliv...
User Not Found Published: 16/01/23
Creative Enterprise New Ideas Fund Reopens for Scr...
Small seed funding is available for sole traders, start-ups and small businesses in England (outside...
Tim Burghes Published: 12/01/23
Journey to Net Zero: The Future of your Workplace ...
Discuss how we can help shape post-16 education to better support your industry's needs and feed int...
User Not Found Published: 11/01/23
World first in Wiltshire as Rolls-Royce and easyJe...
Rolls-Royce and easyJet today confirmed they have set a new aviation milestone with the world’s firs...
Tim Burghes Published: 6/01/23
SWLEP CEO recognised in 2023 New Year Honours List
Paddy Bradley was awarded an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) for his service to the ...
Tim Burghes Published: 5/01/23
Millions of low-income households to get new Cost ...
Millions of the lowest-income households across the UK will get up to £1,350 from the Government in ...
User Not Found Published: 3/01/23
£1million scheme to enhance Chippenham station set...
Work will start next week on a £1million scheme to make Chippenham station fully accessible, deliver...
User Not Found Published: 3/01/23
#TheBigConversation
Creative and Cultural Skills is supporting IfATE, The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Ed...
User Not Found Published: 3/01/23
Cyber Essentials can be funded for charities
Cyber Essentials certification is now funded for charities and law firms delivering legal aid.
Ian Lloyd Published: 22/12/22
Government announces phased mandation of Making Ta...
Self-employed individuals and landlords will have more time to prepare for Making Tax Digital (MTD) ...
User Not Found Published: 20/12/22
Management buyout at Rygor Group
Swindon outlet included in deal.
User Not Found Published: 15/12/22
Excalibur wins another Vodafone award
Swindon company recognised.
User Not Found Published: 15/12/22
Avon Protection to sell US facility
Armour business being wound down
User Not Found Published: 6/12/22
More over 50's ‘needed in tech careers’
Would provide boost for economy
User Not Found Published: 6/12/22
Energy calculator checks thermal efficiency
Supports argument for upgrades
User Not Found Published: 5/12/22
Dyson Global Award goes to SmartHeal
Student invention will save lives
User Not Found Published: 5/12/22
UK and Ukraine agree ground-breaking digital trade...
A Digital Trade Agreement (DTA) to provide support for the Ukrainian economy following Russia’s ille...
User Not Found Published: 30/11/22
Supply chain resliance
Following on from the impact on supply chains during the COVID pandemic and the follow on from the R...
Ian Lloyd Published: 28/11/22
Trapeze Group takes Chippenham offices
Specialists in transport logistics
User Not Found Published: 28/11/22
Grant UK takes 80,000 sq ft in Swindon
Premises to include training academy
User Not Found Published: 21/11/22
WH Smith sees significant recovery
150 new travel stores in the pipeline
User Not Found Published: 21/11/22
US Navy order won by Avon Protection
To supply thermal imaging cameras
User Not Found Published: 21/11/22
Wincanton wins supply chain award
Robotics and wearable technology employed
User Not Found Published: 21/11/22
Chancellor delivers plan focusing on stability, gr...
The Chancellor has today (Thursday 17th November) announced his Autumn Statement, aiming to restore ...
Tim Burghes Published: 17/11/22
Free maths courses available
Interested in brushing up on your maths skills?
User Not Found Published: 14/11/22
Swindon plans new Investment Zones
Submission made to Government
User Not Found Published: 9/11/22
Minety battery storage facility opens
Power for more than 13,000 homes
User Not Found Published: 9/11/22
CLA Charitable Trust Announces Application Deadlin...
Applications are invited from community organisations in England and Wales for projects that demonst...
Tim Burghes Published: 8/11/22
£200m South West Investment Fund Set to Launch in ...
A new £200 million investment fund to support the growth of SMEs across the South West is to be laun...
Tim Burghes Published: 4/11/22
Wavin outlines long-term recycling policy
Aims for balance of quality and re-use
User Not Found Published: 3/11/22
£300,000 investment for Hartley Farm
Expansion taking place after bank funding
User Not Found Published: 3/11/22
Wet Networks event to be held in Swindon
WRc Group and Arup to host discussions
User Not Found Published: 3/11/22
Data centre becomes fully carbon neutral
One of the first in the UK to achieve this
User Not Found Published: 3/11/22
Apprentices reap benefits of site visit to Salisbu...
Tim Burghes Published: 28/10/22
Holman gives warning on fleet EV charging
Companies may need to delay introduction
User Not Found Published: 24/10/22
Chemring order book increasing
Stronger dollar boosts revenue
User Not Found Published: 24/10/22
Swindon and Wiltshire Growth Hub’s positive impact...
Swindon and Wiltshire Growth Hub releases report into the impact of the Growth Hub and it's interact...
Tim Burghes Published: 21/10/22
Wiltshire business achieves a UK first
Blackmore UK, based in Warminster, has received the highest possible certification for the way it se...
Tim Burghes Published: 19/10/22
Cooper Tires to close Melksham factory
Around 350 jobs expected to be lost
User Not Found Published: 18/10/22
Johnson Matthey wins Shell hydrogen approval
JM catalysts to play key role in production
User Not Found Published: 18/10/22
Launch of the UK Energy Markets Financing Scheme
The Government has launched a new scheme to address the liquidity requirements faced by energy firms...
User Not Found Published: 17/10/22
Businesses in the South West urged to check out HM...
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is encouraging business owners, employers and the self-employed in the...
User Not Found Published: 17/10/22
Doing Business Brilliantly goes swimmingly
SWLEP Annual Conference took place on Thursday 6th October provided Swindon and Wiltshire businesses...
Tim Burghes Published: 17/10/22
Online customs tool now available
Business West using on-line system
User Not Found Published: 17/10/22
Wincanton sees revenues increase
8 per cent rise after new contracts.
User Not Found Published: 17/10/22
Growing Your Green Strategy- Warminster
Understand how to cut energy use, reduce your carbon footprint, save costs and build a green strateg...
User Not Found Published: 17/10/22
Swindon and Wiltshire Growth Hub exceeds expectati...
Wavehill's independent report outlines the valuable work that the Growth Hub delivers to the SME com...
Tim Burghes Published: 14/10/22
Entries Open for 2023 Green Alley Award for Europe...
This business competition will support, fund and promote green economy start-up companies and eco-en...
Tim Burghes Published: 13/10/22
Powertrain launches new EV battery pack
Swindon company’s ‘off the shelf’ product
User Not Found Published: 12/10/22
Swindon company LandHawk acquired
Idox deal will boost its services
User Not Found Published: 12/10/22
Self Assessment customers could be a target for fr...
HMRC is urging Self Assessment customers to be alert to fraudsters and scams that ask for their pers...
User Not Found Published: 10/10/22
£122 million employment boost for people receiving...
National roll out for vital NHS service to help 100,000 people managing mental health issues find, s...
User Not Found Published: 10/10/22
Energy Saving Tips for Business
With many Swindon and Wiltshire businesses feeling the impact of energy costs, reducing energy usage...
Tim Burghes Published: 10/10/22
£2.4m Government support for Leafield Logistics
Chippenham company set to expand
User Not Found Published: 6/10/22
AB Dynamics acquires Ansible Motion
Wiltshire company is a world leader.
User Not Found Published: 6/10/22
Tetronics wins multi-million Sellafield contract
Swindon company’s technology employed
User Not Found Published: 4/10/22
£50m cyber defence centre for Shrivenham
£50m cyber defence centre for Shrivenham
User Not Found Published: 4/10/22
Megasteel plans reverse takeover
Company values at over £50m.
User Not Found Published: 27/09/22
Good energy revenue rises sharply
But profits fall in uneven market
User Not Found Published: 27/09/22
Skills Support for the Workforce - Swindon & Wilts...
Fully funded courses available for roles in Leadership, Management, and People Wellbeing.
User Not Found Published: 27/09/22
WH Smith recovery carries on
Travel related shops perform strongly
User Not Found Published: 23/09/22
‘Upfitting’ vehicles now more important
Holman advises on more flexible use
User Not Found Published: 23/09/22
Get set for ‘Doing Business Brilliantly’ on 6 Octo...
It is just under two weeks until the Swindon & Wiltshire Local Enterprise Partnership hosts its annu...
User Not Found Published: 23/09/22
Government outlines plans to help cut energy bills...
Support for households, businesses and public sector organisations facing rising energy bills has be...
User Not Found Published: 22/09/22
Bex plays a part in EV revolution
500,000 printed components supplied
User Not Found Published: 15/09/22
Avon Protection wins new US order
$15m deal with Department of Defense
User Not Found Published: 15/09/22
Zap-Map in new fund-raising round
EV services company raises £9m.
User Not Found Published: 15/09/22
Zurich changes graduate hiring policy
Covid reduced work experience.
User Not Found Published: 15/09/22
South West Enterprise Fund
Are you aged 18–30, running your own small business or thinking of starting one in the next 6 months...
User Not Found Published: 15/09/22
Support for businesses during the energy crisis
Find help for your business
Tim Burghes Published: 7/09/22
Howard Tenens links with Planet Organic
Strategic partnership being formed
User Not Found Published: 6/09/22
South West offered tech funding support
Tech South West StartUp Studio re-opens
User Not Found Published: 6/09/22
Dairy farm makes plans for cheaper energy
1,450 solar panels application made
User Not Found Published: 6/09/22
Near £1m support for Swindon company
CCm Technologies wins Government funding
User Not Found Published: 6/09/22
Hills Group supports Foundation project
£10,000 awarded for sports facility
User Not Found Published: 30/08/22
Beard Group in major hospital project
£3.5m contact for Circle Health Group
User Not Found Published: 30/08/22
Orbis acquires Veritas Property Management
Malmesbury company now part of national group
User Not Found Published: 30/08/22
50 per cent sales and order rise at Exyte
Wiltshire high-tech facilities company
User Not Found Published: 26/08/22
Swindon software forum formed
Boost for town’s developer community
User Not Found Published: 24/08/22
ABSL wins new technology funding
‘Green’ project award of £239,000
User Not Found Published: 24/08/22
Egyptian train contracts for Knorr-Bremse
Order placed by Siemens Mobility
User Not Found Published: 19/08/22
New product from Dyson - the Dyson Zone
First wearable purifier, with multiple functions
User Not Found Published: 19/08/22
‘Hydrogen ecosystem’ planned for South West
Many organisations offering support
User Not Found Published: 18/08/22
TM Group acquisition ruled out
Competition authority gives decision
User Not Found Published: 18/08/22
Swindon Ukrainian Sofiia is walking to the UK’s hi...
Ukrainian refugee, Sofiia Volovyk (22) is embarking on a huge 589 mile walk from Swindon to the high...
User Not Found Published: 18/08/22
New boost for Swindon town centre
inSwindon BID announces rebranding
User Not Found Published: 16/08/22
Monahans expands in Swindon
Relocating to larger offices
User Not Found Published: 16/08/22
Government seeks to further improve diversity of e...
The government has launched a consultation on how to support the development of biomass energy gener...
User Not Found Published: 15/08/22
UK to give more multiple launch rocket systems and...
Decision comes after the successful use of UK multiple-launch rocket systems by the Armed Forces of ...
User Not Found Published: 15/08/22
Leafield Environmental acquires Amberol
Expansion through ‘perfect fit’ company
User Not Found Published: 11/08/22
Vysiion wins contract with Defence Digital
Team to work within Ministry of Defence
User Not Found Published: 10/08/22
Wincanton extends partnership with Loaf
Logistics support for furniture company
User Not Found Published: 5/08/22
Zurich health warning on office conversions
Residential use may be unsafe with climate change
User Not Found Published: 5/08/22
Reversal on Westbury waste facility
Council votes against Northacre plan
User Not Found Published: 1/08/22
Intaso forms new partnership
Links up with Decipher Cyber
User Not Found Published: 1/08/22
Business space rents now ‘rising fast’
Strong property demand in the region
User Not Found Published: 27/07/22
Computer Network Defence wins national award
Support for military community recognised
User Not Found Published: 27/07/22
£17m zero-carbon office development under way
Beard Group creating new benchmark
User Not Found Published: 27/07/22
New lettings at Cheney Manor, Swindon
Refurbished premises attach tenants
User Not Found Published: 27/07/22
Salisbury River Park construction begins
The project will better protect homes and businesses in the city from flooding along with making imp...
User Not Found Published: 27/07/22
More than a million businesses now eligible for He...
Help to Grow: Digital Scheme eligibility expanded to businesses with at least one employee, meaning ...
User Not Found Published: 25/07/22
UK Government Announces Johnson Matthey Chief Exec...
The Business and Energy Sector will meet with industry to accelerate private investment in hydrogen ...
User Not Found Published: 20/07/22
Thrings merges with Okells FrancisLaw
Wye Valley-based firm with add services
User Not Found Published: 19/07/22
Advanced Biofuel Solutions wins funding
Waste conversion plant for hydrogen
User Not Found Published: 19/07/22
New aerospace innovation to propel UK to growth an...
Solar powered aircraft, ultra-efficient wings and medical treatment carrying drones are just some of...
User Not Found Published: 19/07/22
£1.3m investment at Boxes and Packaging
New equipment to meet growing demand
User Not Found Published: 15/07/22
Idverde wins Wiltshire Streetscene contract
£4.5m a year contract runs for five years
User Not Found Published: 15/07/22
Industrial property demand remains strong
Swindon seeing new development
User Not Found Published: 13/07/22
Multi-million pound investment at Wincanton
Mobile robot technology being employed
User Not Found Published: 13/07/22
Projects developing innovative carbon removal tech...
Projects across the UK will benefit from a share of over £54 million to develop technologies that re...
User Not Found Published: 11/07/22
UK provides increased support for Ukraine's energy...
Business Secretary announces a £5 million support fund for providing safety and security equipment t...
User Not Found Published: 11/07/22
Swindon based ABSL receives award from Direct Air ...
Projects across the UK will benefit from a share of over £54 million to develop technologies that re...
Tim Burghes Published: 8/07/22
Plans to bolster UK energy security set to become ...
The landmark Energy Security Bill, announced as part of the Queen’s Speech, will be introduced into ...
User Not Found Published: 6/07/22
£2.3m Lloyds funding for Westrop
New medical practice for North Swindon
User Not Found Published: 5/07/22
Swindon’s Apsley House to be sold
Museum and Art Gallery to be moved
User Not Found Published: 5/07/22
First of 600 trees planted at Salisbury River Park
Nine Hornbeam trees have initially been planted to replace the Ash trees that were recently removed ...
User Not Found Published: 4/07/22
Zurich forms partnership on flood risk
Boost for public sector insurance
User Not Found Published: 29/06/22
Warning on home workers’ cyber risk
Warning on home workers’ cyber risk, companies’ defences ‘weakened'
User Not Found Published: 29/06/22
Dyson calls for more women in engineering
Dyson calls for more women in engineering
User Not Found Published: 29/06/22
New measures to propel 'superpower' of pensions in...
UK pensions have been given a green boost through new measures which will drive forward ambitions to...
User Not Found Published: 21/06/22
Gaps in student mental health services to be tackl...
Government announces up to £3 million of investment to close the gaps between university and NHS ser...
User Not Found Published: 21/06/22
220,000 businesses urged to move onto new single c...
Businesses are being urged to move onto HMRC's new single customs platform before 30 September 2022.
User Not Found Published: 21/06/22
Government to make it simpler for businesses to ap...
Changes will make it simpler for businesses to apply new product conformity markings for most produc...
User Not Found Published: 21/06/22
Swindon homes project underway
Major joint venture partnership bears fruit
User Not Found Published: 20/06/22
WH Smith recovery continues
Optimism on full year results
User Not Found Published: 20/06/22
Boost for freight as government unveils major new ...
Campaign launched to kickstart careers in logistics and create a more environmentally friendly and r...
User Not Found Published: 15/06/22
Plug-in grant for cars to end as focus moves to im...
Government to concentrate funding on expanding the public chargepoint network as well as electric ta...
User Not Found Published: 14/06/22
Up to 1000 farmers able to boost their businesses ...
New £30 million funding grants to help farmers boost their businesses and add extra value to their p...
User Not Found Published: 10/06/22
New tool to drive restoration of historic native o...
A new tool to help increase the native oyster population around the English coast has been launched,...
User Not Found Published: 8/06/22
UKEF provides £3.6 billion for sustainable project...
Backing helps UK businesses to support the construction of hospitals, electric railways and offshore...
User Not Found Published: 8/06/22
Science & Technology drive to deliver UK space lau...
An ambitious Defence Science & Technology agenda, backed by £2 billion of investment, including an e...
User Not Found Published: 7/06/22
Government invests over £31 million to help indust...
New government funding will support industry to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels and slash carbon...
User Not Found Published: 6/06/22
National Highways announces £167m investment to im...
Millions of road-users in the South West are set to enjoy safer, quicker and easier journeys, as a m...
User Not Found Published: 6/06/22
RTS Group gets new funding for growth
SWIG Finance provides support
User Not Found Published: 6/06/22
BCS to focus on Net Zero: A Digital Journey
Partnership with Content With Purpose
User Not Found Published: 6/06/22
UK to gift multiple-launch rocket systems to Ukrai...
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace announced that Britain will send M270 launchers, which can strike targ...
User Not Found Published: 6/06/22
Millions of people in the UK and around the world ...
Performances by legends Diana Ross and Ed Sheeran form part of the tribute to Her Majesty The Queen ...
User Not Found Published: 1/06/22
Tetronics wins key Government contract
Part of £1bn Net Zero project.
User Not Found Published: 31/05/22
CMS SupaTrak partners with Ubico
Helps local authorities cut fuel cost.
User Not Found Published: 31/05/22
Making our apprenticeship system simpler for emplo...
A number of improvements and simplifications to apprenticeships will come into force from August 202...
User Not Found Published: 30/05/22
Robotic snake solves fusion energy pipework challe...
A ‘robotic snake’ has demonstrated its capability to operate inside of fusion energy powerplant pipe...
User Not Found Published: 30/05/22
Consortium named for Stonehenge project
£1.25bn contract awarded to MORE
User Not Found Published: 30/05/22
Dyson reveals domestic robot plans
Investment at Hullavington airfield
User Not Found Published: 30/05/22
UWE Updates
UWE shares two exciting updates.
User Not Found Published: 26/05/22
Government launches taskforce to boost women start...
The ‘Taskforce on Women-Led High-Growth Enterprises’ will support women entrepreneurs, tackle invest...
User Not Found Published: 26/05/22
TM Group purchase ‘anti-competitive’
CMA rules against takeover deal.
User Not Found Published: 24/05/22
Swindon ‘ahead on jobs growth’
Study paints optimistic picture.
User Not Found Published: 24/05/22
Juliet Davenport to step down from Good Energy boa...
Renewable pioneer, Good Energy founder and former CEO Juliet Davenport will not stand for re-electio...
User Not Found Published: 23/05/22
UKREiiF
Taking place now, the UKREiiF is from 17-19 May 2022, at Royal Armouries Leeds & Leeds Dock.
User Not Found Published: 18/05/22
Government hits goal to see a million more disable...
The government’s goal to see one million more disabled people in work has been reached, the latest o...
User Not Found Published: 17/05/22
Citizens Advice Swindon are recruiting to three po...
Soaring inflation, interest rates rising, the energy crisis! Now, more than ever families and indivi...
User Not Found Published: 17/05/22
Computing education essential in technologically d...
Ofsted has published the latest in a series of reviews into different subjects across the curriculum...
User Not Found Published: 17/05/22
Acorn to develop houses at Urchfont
£7m invested in scheme for 13 homes
User Not Found Published: 17/05/22
Councils to boost homeowner solar power
Wiltshire scheme to be cost effective
User Not Found Published: 17/05/22
Great British Railways HQ
Inside Track launches a special supplement about the 42 towns and cities that have joined the race t...
User Not Found Published: 11/05/22
Western Gateway partnership announces UKREiiF invo...
The Western Gateway partnership is set to showcase a range of exciting opportunities to both domesti...
User Not Found Published: 11/05/22
SSGC acquires Bristol security firm
Part of planned acquisition policy.
User Not Found Published: 11/05/22
Swindon organisations support rail HQ bid
Open letter sent to Secretary of State
User Not Found Published: 11/05/22
The Business Cyber Centre launches with a promise ...
The UK’s first business-led Cyber Centre is opening in Chippenham
Tim Burghes Published: 10/05/22
Good Energy in line for sustainability award
Nominated in short-listed by Which?
User Not Found Published: 9/05/22
AB Dynamics expands to new premises
Engineering design centre opens
User Not Found Published: 9/05/22
Sunbelievable – enough tickets sold in rail sale t...
Runaway success Great British Rail Sale sees more than 128 million miles of discounted journeys trav...
User Not Found Published: 9/05/22
Johnson Matthey in new hydrogen deal
Backed by £400m UK financing.
User Not Found Published: 5/05/22
Wind River wins Tempest fighter contract
Software selected by BAE Systems
User Not Found Published: 5/05/22
Consider Ukraine for IT contracts, says BCS
Companies urged to offer tenders.
User Not Found Published: 29/04/22
New solar farm for Warminster
Work begins on Centrica project.
User Not Found Published: 29/04/22
Launch of £26m Industrial Hydrogen Accelerator Pro...
This programme will provide funding for UK business-led innovation projects that can demonstrate end...
User Not Found Published: 28/04/22
New ‘fraud squad’ will crack down on criminals who...
A new £25 million central government taskforce that will enlist an elite team of experts to crack-do...
User Not Found Published: 28/04/22
Civil Service to deliver thousands of high quality...
The new strategy will drive up quality and set new targets to diversify the pipeline of talent into ...
User Not Found Published: 28/04/22
New approach to import controls to help ease cost ...
The Government has concluded that it would be wrong to impose new administrative requirements on bus...
User Not Found Published: 28/04/22
Strict controls on pine and cedar tree imports int...
Emergency regulation introduced to protect treescapes and strengthen biosecurity following the inter...
User Not Found Published: 28/04/22
Highway upgrade to benefit Swindon
£460m to eliminate A417 “missing link”
User Not Found Published: 27/04/22
Huboo opens Chippenham warehouse
400 new jobs for 106,000 sq ft building
User Not Found Published: 27/04/22
Innovate UK Announces Net Zero Hydrogen Fund Compe...
Development and capital funding is available for businesses undertaking projects in the UK for new l...
User Not Found Published: 25/04/22
£10m Pilot Funding for Local Electric Vehicle Infr...
New pilot funding available to local authorities and partnerships in England to support the rollout ...
User Not Found Published: 25/04/22
Bex Design & Print is acquired
Amcomri Group takes over Wiltshire firm.
User Not Found Published: 22/04/22
Queen's Award for Malmesbury company
Wentworth Wooden Jigsaw honoured.
User Not Found Published: 22/04/22
Avon Protection's performance recovers
But profitability impacted by weaker sales
User Not Found Published: 20/04/22
Catalent acquires Oxfordshire Vaccine Centre
US company to invest £120m in development.
User Not Found Published: 20/04/22
UK Life Sciences Innovators 2022
The Department for International Trade (DIT) is inviting expressions of interest to be considered fo...
User Not Found Published: 19/04/22
New Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT)
This represents a key fiscal measure aimed at creating more sustainable markets for recyclable mater...
User Not Found Published: 19/04/22
£12m Fund to Boost UK Tech Firms Launching this Su...
Funding is being made available to help tackle challenges facing small UK tech firms and grow region...
User Not Found Published: 19/04/22
Thousands of new community volunteering opportunit...
Young people, people with disabilities and those experiencing loneliness will get the opportunity to...
User Not Found Published: 14/04/22
3,000 jobs created in one year by ‘resilient’ UK s...
The number of UK space jobs continued to grow into 2020, despite the global impacts of the COVID-19 ...
User Not Found Published: 14/04/22
Government awards nearly £2 million to innovative ...
More efficient and greener transport systems one step closer as entrepreneurs and innovators awarded...
User Not Found Published: 14/04/22
Multiplying maths skills for adults
£270 million investment in adult numeracy in England to help people progress and secure great jobs.
User Not Found Published: 14/04/22
Competition launched for £12 million grant to turb...
Successful bidder will accelerate the growth of tech start-ups and scale-ups across the UK
User Not Found Published: 11/04/22
New financing for Johnson Matthey
Boost for sustainable technology work
User Not Found Published: 11/04/22
Alliance Pharma completes acquisitions
$19.4m invested in US companies
User Not Found Published: 11/04/22
Beard Group wins £17m Bristol contract
Aztec West to be redeveloped
User Not Found Published: 11/04/22
Government urges businesses to take advantage of N...
Businesses hiring former members of the UK armed forces in their first year of civilian employment c...
User Not Found Published: 11/04/22
Ukraine war hits MAN truck production
Deliveries of wiring harnesses held up.
User Not Found Published: 5/04/22
Deliveroo to deliver for WH Smith
New agreement for both companies.
User Not Found Published: 5/04/22
Local Economic Assessment
Swindon and Wiltshire is an area of major economic significance; attracting substantial overseas and...
User Not Found Published: 5/04/22
Farming Futures R&D Fund: Climate Smart Farming IU...
UK registered organisations can apply for grants to fund industrial research studies developing solu...
User Not Found Published: 5/04/22
Cash boost to transform colleges across England
Students to benefit from £400 million investment to upgrade college campuses, the next phase in the ...
User Not Found Published: 4/04/22
Businesses urged to boost cyber standards as new d...
Government encourages organisations to be vigilant of cyber threats and follow its guidance.
User Not Found Published: 1/04/22
Good Energy revenues increase
Targets set for help on carbon cuts.
User Not Found Published: 1/04/22
Innovate UK Launches £25m Loan Fund for Innovative...
UK SMEs can access loans that are affordable, patient and flexible for late stage innovation project...
User Not Found Published: 31/03/22
Zimmer Biomet opens new Swindon HQ
Windmill Hill offices to house 400.
User Not Found Published: 29/03/22
Chippenham company now employee-owned
Engage Technical Solutions announces change.
User Not Found Published: 29/03/22
Employer Apprenticeship Survey
An apprenticeship research project carried out by Wiltshire Council to gather data to support and pr...
User Not Found Published: 29/03/22
New £3m Fund Launched to Empower Children and Youn...
Non-profit groups can now apply for grants to help young people bring about social change and overco...
User Not Found Published: 29/03/22
UK to provide vital food supplies to encircled Ukr...
Foreign Secretary Liz Truss confirmed that the UK will provide Ukraine with £2 million in essential ...
User Not Found Published: 28/03/22
England’s largest ever seagrass planting hits new ...
£2.5 million LIFE Recreation ReMEDIES project, led by Natural England, has now planted seagrass acro...
User Not Found Published: 28/03/22
UK on track to reach 4,000 zero emission bus pledg...
Multimillion-pound package to deliver huge fleet of electric and hydrogen powered buses across Engla...
User Not Found Published: 28/03/22
UK boosts support for Ukrainian research community
Ukrainian nationals involved in academic research will benefit from a £3 million UK Government packa...
User Not Found Published: 28/03/22
SW tech sector 'set for rapid expansion'
125,000 new jobs expected by 2026.
User Not Found Published: 23/03/22
£1m film studio planned for Swindon
Government funding to fund launch
User Not Found Published: 23/03/22
Rural Communities Support Programme Open for Appli...
The PCF's flagship grant programme, Supporting Rural Communities, awards £500,000 each year to suppo...
User Not Found Published: 23/03/22
New Grants to Tackle Climate Injustice in the UK
This grant programme has been launched by Sustain as part of its Food for the Planet project.
User Not Found Published: 23/03/22
Launch of £60m Life Sciences Innovative Manufactur...
This programme is funded by the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) and Off...
User Not Found Published: 23/03/22
Government Announces Extension to Plug-in Van and ...
The Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) provides the Plug-in Car Grant.
User Not Found Published: 23/03/22
North Sea Transition Deal cuts emissions as clean ...
One year since landmark North Sea Transition Deal was agreed between UK government and oil and gas i...
User Not Found Published: 21/03/22
How your pensions can help tackle climate change
The UK is taking world-leading action to put combating climate change at the heart of our pensions.
User Not Found Published: 21/03/22
Ukrainians fleeing war granted free access to NHS ...
All Ukrainians arriving in England will be able to access NHS healthcare free of charge, including G...
User Not Found Published: 21/03/22
Immediate benefit support for those fleeing the in...
People fleeing Ukraine and arriving in the UK can claim benefits immediately.
User Not Found Published: 21/03/22
New efficiency drive to cut £5.5 billion of govern...
A cross-Whitehall efficiency crackdown to cut £5.5 billion of wasteful spending was announced by the...
User Not Found Published: 21/03/22
Lower Otter Restoration Project saves rare plants ...
Some of Devon’s rarest plants are to be moved to new sites in the county as work continues on the Lo...
User Not Found Published: 18/03/22
Net Zero Technology Centre Announces Innovation Fu...
Fund launched targeting and funding technologies that will enable the delivery of the UK’s net zero ...
Tim Burghes Published: 16/03/22
RAC joins forces with Zap-Map
Boost for Good Energy company
User Not Found Published: 15/03/22
Yuasa building new Swindon HQ
Japanese battery company expands
User Not Found Published: 15/03/22
‘Homes for Ukraine’ scheme launches
UK individuals, charities, community groups and businesses can now record their interest in supporti...
Tim Burghes Published: 15/03/22
Bikeability receives record £20 million government...
Funding aims to promote active travel and provide cycle training to half a million children and thei...
User Not Found Published: 14/03/22
New UK shipbuilding vision launched
Over £4 billion of government-wide investment will support shipyards, alongside new measures to driv...
User Not Found Published: 14/03/22
New space funding paves the way for pioneering app...
British space technology will help pioneer new approaches to energy, communications and resources, t...
User Not Found Published: 14/03/22
£33m Swindon boulevard project
Colas Projects wins contract
User Not Found Published: 10/03/22
Johnson Matthey in hydrogen agreement
Links with US company to collaborate.
User Not Found Published: 10/03/22
Council seeking creative ideas to enhance Swindon’...
Swindon Borough Council is looking for creative, civic-minded entrepreneurs to add real value to the...
User Not Found Published: 10/03/22
Porton Science Park nears completion
Labs and facilities for smaller firms.
User Not Found Published: 9/03/22
Dyson to hire 900 in the UK
Boost for local employment
User Not Found Published: 9/03/22
Taste of the West Hospitality and Retail Awards na...
For 30 years, the South West food and drink industry has been supported and promoted by the programm...
User Not Found Published: 7/03/22
Wiltshire firms shine at regional awards
Five businesses from Wiltshire made the hotly-contested shortlist for the biggest awards contest fo...
User Not Found Published: 3/03/22
Boost for independent power generators
Good Energy focuses on their input.
User Not Found Published: 3/03/22
PPM links with Aston University on project
Satellite communication technology.
User Not Found Published: 3/03/22
UK backs ambitious global action to tackle plastic...
The UK provided support to kick start negotiations on a legally binding treaty on plastic pollution ...
User Not Found Published: 3/03/22
Leading UK business bosses help prison leavers get...
Business experts will spearhead a drive to get prison leavers into stable jobs so they can break the...
User Not Found Published: 3/03/22
Introducing: South West Enterprise Fund
This programme provides business grants for young entrepreneurs aged between 18-30.
User Not Found Published: 1/03/22
UK and New Zealand sign comprehensive trade deal
The International Trade Secretary has signed the UK-New Zealand free trade deal with New Zealand min...
User Not Found Published: 28/02/22
Optimism on Kimmerfields investment
Council hopes investment will snowball
User Not Found Published: 28/02/22
Honda site development outlined
Panattoni set to invest £700m
User Not Found Published: 28/02/22
Launch of the 2022 Global CleanTech Challenge
A global competition for innovative clean technology business ideas has opened for a new round of ap...
User Not Found Published: 28/02/22
Amazon Launches Accelerator with Funding for Envir...
Support is available for UK based early stage start-ups building innovative physical products with e...
User Not Found Published: 28/02/22
UK engineering firm powers wind farms and jobs wit...
Offshore Design Engineering Ltd used the General Export Facility from UK Export Finance to secure a ...
User Not Found Published: 28/02/22
Beard Construction seeking employees
Wide range of skills required.
User Not Found Published: 24/02/22
£2m Science Museum upgrade planned
Architects sought for new contract
User Not Found Published: 24/02/22
Government boost for new renewable energy storage ...
Nearly £7 million awarded to turbocharge UK projects that are developing innovative energy storage t...
User Not Found Published: 24/02/22
Free cyber skills training for thousands of school...
Free online cyber security learning rolled out across UK secondary schools.
User Not Found Published: 24/02/22
UK and Belgium sign memorandum of understanding (M...
The UK and Belgium have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to work closely on the path towar...
User Not Found Published: 24/02/22
Siemens technology helps re-open UK rail line
Northumberland line project going ahead.
User Not Found Published: 24/02/22
Strong trading performance from Zurich UK
Operating profit rises to £470m.
User Not Found Published: 24/02/22
New law to make doing business simpler while prote...
The government is replacing EU exemptions from competition law for agreements between producers, dis...
User Not Found Published: 22/02/22
One week to file your Self Assessment return
Time is running out for customers who still need to file their Self Assessment tax return and avoid ...
User Not Found Published: 21/02/22
£1.4m for projects supporting sustainable fishing ...
Eight innovative new projects that will support the UK’s fishing industry to be more productive and ...
User Not Found Published: 21/02/22
Video For Social Media Workshop- Resources
Resources for the 'Develop your Online Video Strategy – Workshop'.
User Not Found Published: 21/02/22
KFC Foundation Reopens Community Grants Programme ...
Funding is available for charities and grassroots community groups and associations to support young...
User Not Found Published: 21/02/22
Households save £200 on bills with energy efficien...
Thousands of households across England will see energy bills reduced by up to £200 a year as governm...
User Not Found Published: 21/02/22
Old Town gives benefit to shoppers
Card scheme aims to boost funds
User Not Found Published: 21/02/22
Office Evolution becomes carbon neutral
Milestone for Melksham office supplies company
User Not Found Published: 21/02/22
Government to review UK approach to future biologi...
The Government is asking for health and security experts to inform the refresh of the UK's Biologica...
User Not Found Published: 17/02/22
Record levels of investment for UK's £10.1 billion...
Revenue generated by cyber security firms rose by 14 per cent to £10.1 billion
User Not Found Published: 17/02/22
Shareholders support Good Energy
Moves by Ecotricity voted down.
User Not Found Published: 16/02/22
Electronic devices recycled
Wiltshire company saves landfill.
User Not Found Published: 16/02/22
HGV operators can now use aerodynamic features and...
Changes to legislation aimed to make HGVs more fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly.
User Not Found Published: 14/02/22
Swindon Carriage Works returning to use
Bath University project progressing
User Not Found Published: 10/02/22
Swindon in official bid for rail HQ
Historic past could favour decision
User Not Found Published: 10/02/22
Fusion energy record demonstrates powerplant futur...
Record results announced today
User Not Found Published: 9/02/22
Exyte sees new business soaring
Expansion following rising demand.
User Not Found Published: 8/02/22
Demand rising for industrial property
Office market subdued, says Alder King
User Not Found Published: 8/02/22
New Wiltshire lettings announced
Two commercial property deals
User Not Found Published: 4/02/22
Howard Tenens Logistics in top rankings
A leader in Swindon operations.
User Not Found Published: 4/02/22
Debt crisis 'to hit Swindon companies'
Report warns of financial distress.
User Not Found Published: 2/02/22
Government unveils levelling up plan that will tra...
Michael Gove to unveil the government’s flagship Levelling Up White Paper, setting out a plan to tra...
Tim Burghes Published: 2/02/22
New investment at GWP Protective
£100,000 on new CNC equipment.
User Not Found Published: 1/02/22
Beard wins tennis centre contract
All England Club to invest in young players
User Not Found Published: 1/02/22
UK organisations encouraged to take action in resp...
NCSC urge UK organisations to bolster their cyber security resilience in response to the malicious c...
User Not Found Published: 28/01/22
Calling innovators in happy and healthy ageing: up...
A seed funding to offer of up to £50k per project to take innovative products and services that supp...
User Not Found Published: 27/01/22
Swindon’s town centre 'will recover'
New report predicts turnaround.
User Not Found Published: 27/01/22
Avon Protection wins Latvian order
Joins other NATO countries' wards.
User Not Found Published: 27/01/22
England returns to Plan A as regulations on face c...
From today and because of the success of the booster rollout, all measures under Plan B have been li...
User Not Found Published: 27/01/22
New smart devices cyber security laws one step clo...
Digital Secretary Nadine Dorries to open the debate on new law to strengthen cyber protections for p...
User Not Found Published: 26/01/22
Law firm Royds Withy King to merge
Deal agreed with Goodman Derrick.
User Not Found Published: 25/01/22
£40m internet project for Swindon
10,000 Council homes to be connected
User Not Found Published: 25/01/22
Unlock your potential and improve your prospects b...
Get help to gain the skills you need for the job you want with the National Careers Service careers ...
User Not Found Published: 24/01/22
Intelligent street lighting illuminates the way to...
New research has been carried out which will shed some light on how street lighting could be used to...
User Not Found Published: 24/01/22
Olympic gold medallist and cyclist Chris Boardman ...
Active Travel England to create safer streets for cycling and walking to boost air quality and help ...
User Not Found Published: 24/01/22
Applications open for hospitality and leisure busi...
The Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant for businesses is now available to apply for in Swindon an...
User Not Found Published: 24/01/22
Government supports aviation sector recovery with ...
Move gives aviation sector flexibility and protects environment as airlines will not have to operate...
User Not Found Published: 24/01/22
England to return to Plan A following the success ...
Plan B measures will be removed following millions getting the booster, which gives strong protectio...
User Not Found Published: 21/01/22
Arval signs strategic partnership
Swindon company in global agreement
User Not Found Published: 20/01/22
Good Energy completes asset sale
£24.5m paid for wind and solar farms.
User Not Found Published: 20/01/22
New powers granted to research gene editing in pla...
Simplified gene editing rules make it easier for researchers to develop more nutritious and resilien...
User Not Found Published: 20/01/22
Eco-efficient homes for Devizes
£21m Wiltshire project planned
User Not Found Published: 18/01/22
New creative plan for Swindon Carriage Works
Government funding sought for project.
User Not Found Published: 18/01/22
Grants for Technologies Producing Hydrogen from Bi...
Funding is being offered to support innovation in hydrogen bioenergy with carbon capture and storage...
User Not Found Published: 17/01/22
Fund to Improve Adult Learning through Technology ...
Funding is available for organisations across all sectors undertaking projects that use digital tech...
User Not Found Published: 17/01/22
Scientists are a step closer to finding planets li...
A UK-backed mission that will search for Earth-like planets has been given the green light to contin...
User Not Found Published: 17/01/22
Anita Jaynes named as one of the UK’s top entrepre...
Founder of The Business Exchange South West Anita Jaynes has been named as one of the top 100 female...
User Not Found Published: 17/01/22
New grants for hospitality companies
Wiltshire Council providing support.
User Not Found Published: 14/01/22
ABSL named as key start-up company
Producing advanced biofuel solutions.
User Not Found Published: 14/01/22
Avon Protection to exit body armour business
Quality problems hit US contracts.
User Not Found Published: 13/01/22
PPS in co-development energy agreement
Links with Hive Energy and Ethical Power.
User Not Found Published: 13/01/22
Developing a Marketing Plan in eight simple steps
Developing a marketing plan is one of the most effective ways for a small business to grow and almos...
Martin Chappell Published: 12/01/22
Upcoming webinars to help guide your security inno...
The Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure and UK Counter Terrorism Policing will shar...
User Not Found Published: 12/01/22
Government launches new scheme for technologies pr...
New programme will support the development of innovative new technologies that will generate hydroge...
User Not Found Published: 12/01/22
Protecting and enhancing the environment to be at ...
Consultation on proposals to help developments better protect wildlife
User Not Found Published: 11/01/22
New campaign launched to help parents improve chil...
The government's New Better Health campaign, including a new NHS Food Scanner App, launches today to...
User Not Found Published: 10/01/22
Chemring shows increased profits
Outlook robust for 2022 says CEO.
User Not Found Published: 6/01/22
Companies concerned about supply chains
Disruption expected to continue this year.
User Not Found Published: 6/01/22
Retail and trade development for Swindon
Barkby exchanges contracts on deal.
User Not Found Published: 5/01/22
COVID-19 Festive Communications Toolkit
Here is a communications toolkit to use and share the latest COVID-19 information for communities an...
User Not Found Published: 5/01/22
Swindon Designer Outlet sold
Part of £600m deal with Nuveen.
User Not Found Published: 5/01/22
New funding for Swindon town centre
Government to help with regeneration
User Not Found Published: 5/01/22
Screwfix Foundation Accepting Applications for Fir...
Capital funding for not-for-profit organisations to fix, repair, maintain and improve properties and...
User Not Found Published: 5/01/22
Plan for Devizes housing presented
Developer plans 65 new properties
User Not Found Published: 4/01/22
Swindon company in recycling deal
ABSL in joint project with Greenergy
User Not Found Published: 4/01/22
Wasdell wins new Covid-19 work
Support for PCR test kit production.
User Not Found Published: 22/12/21
More than half a million children benefitted from ...
Over 600,000 children attended free, government-funded Holiday Activities and Food clubs this summer...
User Not Found Published: 22/12/21
Small businesses deliver a green Christmas this fe...
The UK’s small business community is seeing first-hand that taking action on climate change will not...
User Not Found Published: 22/12/21
£1 billion in support for businesses most impacted...
Additional support will be available for businesses who have been impacted by the Omicron variant, t...
User Not Found Published: 21/12/21
SSP self-certification period temporarily extended...
This temporary change has been made in order to free up GP capacity.
User Not Found Published: 21/12/21
Fund to Improve Adult Learning through Technology ...
Funding is available for organisations across all sectors undertaking projects that use digital tech...
User Not Found Published: 20/12/21
Arts Council England Releases Details of Queen’s J...
Funding for not-for-profit groups delivering creative and cultural activities which commemorate the ...
User Not Found Published: 20/12/21
England’s Countryside Stewardship Facilitation Fun...
A fund designed to encourage collaboration and peer-to-peer learning for the protection and enhancem...
User Not Found Published: 20/12/21
New Round of NHS Grants to Promote Organ, Cell and...
Funding for projects which increase awareness and support for donation in Black, Asian, mixed race a...
User Not Found Published: 20/12/21
UN report praises UK efforts on wildlife and fores...
The Government has published a report by the United Nations which praises the UK’s approach to wildl...
User Not Found Published: 20/12/21
Push to protect and vaccinate rough sleepers with ...
The Protect and Vaccinate scheme will help to increase vaccine uptake among people who are homeless ...
User Not Found Published: 20/12/21
£26 million government funding to boost biomass in...
Innovative biomass projects across the UK can bid for a share of £26 million to increase UK producti...
User Not Found Published: 20/12/21
Don’t forget to declare COVID-19 grants on your ta...
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding Self Assessment customers to declare any COVID-19 grant p...
User Not Found Published: 16/12/21
Backhouse wins award for housing
Calne development praised.
User Not Found Published: 16/12/21
'Prepare for new digital infrastructure'
Older hardware to be phased out.
User Not Found Published: 16/12/21
Wiltshire Council's labour market tool
Guide to employment requirements.
User Not Found Published: 15/12/21
Recycling Technologies' IPO postponed
Company hopes to raise £40m in New Year.
User Not Found Published: 15/12/21
New Blueprint to protect UK from Cyber Threats
A new National Cyber Strategy has been announced, setting out how we will protect and promote UK int...
User Not Found Published: 15/12/21
Your Best Friend Fund Opens for Projects Addressin...
Funding for not-for-profit groups across England and Wales supporting young people to better underst...
User Not Found Published: 14/12/21
Commercialising Quantum Technologies - IUK Announc...
Funding is available for UK-based, business-led feasibility and industrial research projects to adva...
User Not Found Published: 14/12/21
New 2022 Deadlines for National Lottery Grants for...
Funding for not-for-profit organisations, private owners of heritage and partnerships for projects c...
User Not Found Published: 14/12/21
SSGC leader wins ex-forces award
Honoured for supporting community.
User Not Found Published: 14/12/21
Excalibur sees profits increase
Turnover down due to pandemic.
User Not Found Published: 14/12/21
Biggest ever renewable energy support scheme opens
The fourth round of the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme which aims to secure 12GW of electrici...
User Not Found Published: 13/12/21
Siemens Mobility wins £50m contract
Network Rail chooses Wiltshire company.
User Not Found Published: 13/12/21
Knorr-Bremse contract for Siemens
First contract of its kind worldwide.
User Not Found Published: 13/12/21
US and UK to partner on prize challenges to advanc...
New international support for innovative technologies.
User Not Found Published: 13/12/21
Government Announcements on move to Plan B
The Prime Minister has just announced a move to Plan B measures, as outlined in the Covid-19 Autumn/...
User Not Found Published: 9/12/21
Coronavirus: how to stay safe and help prevent the...
Find out how to stay safe and help prevent the spread of coronavirus.
User Not Found Published: 9/12/21
Face coverings: when to wear one, exemptions, and ...
This page explains when to wear a face covering, exemptions from wearing one, and how to make your o...
User Not Found Published: 9/12/21
Prime Minister confirms move to Plan B in England
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced a move to Plan B in England.
User Not Found Published: 9/12/21
WHSmith wins sustainability ranking
Named as a global leader in the field.
User Not Found Published: 8/12/21
Nationwide appoints new chief executive
Debbie Crosbie to take over next year
User Not Found Published: 8/12/21
Applications for The Small Awards 2022 are open!
Opportunity for small businesses to apply.
User Not Found Published: 8/12/21
£3m expansion at vet hospital
New MRI scanner installed.
User Not Found Published: 6/12/21
Wasdell Group continues expansion
New testing service in Ireland.
User Not Found Published: 6/12/21
Government sets out plans to clean up the UK’s sup...
Businesses, producers and governments from around the world are asked to help shape new measures and...
User Not Found Published: 6/12/21
£700 million to support NHS this winter
Hospitals across the country will benefit from a share of £700 million to help tackle waiting lists ...
User Not Found Published: 6/12/21
Mental health benefits of visiting UK Woodland’s e...
New research proves immense benefits of trees and woodlands for people’s wellbeing.
User Not Found Published: 6/12/21
UK marks one year since approving COVID-19 vaccine...
Boost Day drive launches across all major TV channels to encourage people to get their top-up jab
User Not Found Published: 2/12/21
Oasis Leisure Centre listed Grade II
New questions about redevelopment.
User Not Found Published: 2/12/21
Major Swindon land transaction
Development project for 2,500 new homes.
User Not Found Published: 2/12/21
UK Life Sciences industry sees nearly half billion...
Prime Minister to host the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies to discuss how government, indus...
User Not Found Published: 2/12/21
Sellafield trains go hybrid
New hybrid trains are helping us reduce our carbon footprint at Sellafield
User Not Found Published: 1/12/21
£10m Fund to Support England's Natural Environment...
Organisations seeking investment for nature projects to tackle climate change, create and restore ha...
User Not Found Published: 1/12/21
All adults to be offered COVID-19 boosters by end ...
Almost 7 million extra over 40s now eligible for booster programme in England as gap between doses i...
User Not Found Published: 1/12/21
£7.9m Fund Launched to Help UK SMEs Exhibit at Ove...
Support is available for small UK firms to help them tackle tradeshows with confidence, maximise the...
User Not Found Published: 30/11/21
UK to work with Malaysia on taking forward the Gla...
UK will continue to support Malaysia on its climate transition journey and the development of a long...
User Not Found Published: 30/11/21
Open for Expressions of Interest now: the APC’s SM...
Apply for up to £135,000 of grant matched funding, backed by the Department for Business Energy & In...
User Not Found Published: 30/11/21
New support for UK's world-leading agri-food and d...
Network of agri-food and drink attaches to be placed in key global markets to promote trade and boos...
User Not Found Published: 30/11/21
Good Energy to change from energy generator to ser...
Chippenham-based Good Energy has announced its intention to step away from the production of renewab...
User Not Found Published: 30/11/21
Amazon Swindon depot employing 2,000
Company makes £2,000 sign-on offer
User Not Found Published: 30/11/21
Swindon to become home to pioneering recycling pla...
Recycling Technologies and INEOS Stryolution join forces.
User Not Found Published: 29/11/21
Wincanton profits soar on new business
Revenue grows by nearly 30 per cent
User Not Found Published: 25/11/21
The Product Security and Telecommunications Infras...
Product security factsheet accompanying the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure B...
User Not Found Published: 25/11/21
New Jobs for Young People - Final Chance for Emplo...
Employers can apply until 17 December 2021 for funding to create jobs for 16 to 24 year-olds on Univ...
User Not Found Published: 24/11/21
Defra Launches £27m Fund for England's Farmers
Funding is available for farmers, foresters and growers in England to invest in new technology.
User Not Found Published: 24/11/21
Exclusive Collection certifies as a B Corporation
Hotel collection commits to being a socially conscious business
User Not Found Published: 24/11/21
Nationwide records strong profit
But warns of uncertainties ahead.
User Not Found Published: 23/11/21
Siemens drive for women in engineering
33 fast tracked for career opportunities.
User Not Found Published: 23/11/21
The Circular Future Fund: The Million Pound Challe...
The John Lewis Partnership and Hubbub present The Circular Future Fund: The Million Pound Challenge.
User Not Found Published: 22/11/21
Salisbury in Top 10 areas for retail ‘bounce- back...
The Retail Recovery Index data is created from the number of shoppers entering stores using a nation...
User Not Found Published: 22/11/21
Oxford Preservation Trust Awards
Swindon's Beard Group wins six.
User Not Found Published: 18/11/21
JM to exit battery materials business
Changing markets lead to decision.
User Not Found Published: 18/11/21
COVID-19 Recovery Loans for UK SMEs Extended to Ne...
A government-backed loan scheme providing additional finance to COVID-hit businesses has been extend...
User Not Found Published: 17/11/21
Community Businesses in England Can Apply Now to t...
The application window for the first round runs from 10 November to 13 December 2021.
User Not Found Published: 17/11/21
Office Space available via The Enterprise Network
Creating and maintaining safe environments for new and growing businesses in Wiltshire
User Not Found Published: 17/11/21
HMRC warns customers about Self Assessment trickst...
As HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) prepares to issue emails and SMS to Self Assessment customers, the ...
User Not Found Published: 17/11/21
$119m new contracts won by Chemring
US and Australian projects
User Not Found Published: 16/11/21
Major deal for Advanced Biofuel Solutions
To construct municipal waste plants
User Not Found Published: 16/11/21
Co-op Foundation Announces Carbon Innovation Fund ...
A new £3 million fund will open to applications on 22 November 2021.
User Not Found Published: 16/11/21
Launch of £100,000 Fund for Green Tech Start-ups
Support is available for 'cleantech' start-up businesses from across the county that seek to utilise...
User Not Found Published: 16/11/21
WH Smith reports business upturn
Good start to new financial year
User Not Found Published: 11/11/21
Recycling Technologies to raise £40m
Plans initial public offering on AIM
User Not Found Published: 11/11/21
UK confirms pledge for zero-emission HGVs by 2040 ...
All new road vehicles in the UK will be zero emission within the next 2 decades.
User Not Found Published: 10/11/21
New Wadworth brewery plans revealed
Historic company 'needs to modernise'
User Not Found Published: 9/11/21
Electronics firm reveals emissions plan
IEW aims for zero emissions
User Not Found Published: 9/11/21
SOUTH WEST EXPO RETURNS TO SWINDON!
More than 80 exhibitors and over 1,000 delegates are expected to gather at the DoubleTree by Hilton ...
User Not Found Published: 8/11/21
Half Moon Bay takes new premises
Lease for Melksham giftware company
User Not Found Published: 4/11/21
Help to Grow Management course available for Wilts...
The 12 week government-backed programme is launching locally, and will help business leaders to take...
User Not Found Published: 4/11/21
Wincanton wins MGA contract
To handle toys and entertainment products.
User Not Found Published: 4/11/21
Fierce Competition for Staff Sparks a Wage War
There’s a wages war going on across the UK, and it’s affecting businesses across Swindon and Wiltshi...
User Not Found Published: 2/11/21
Octopus Films documentary at COP26
ActNowFilm is international project
User Not Found Published: 2/11/21
Johnson Matthey in electric race car project
On display at COP26 Conference
User Not Found Published: 2/11/21
Aspen in WH Smith projects
New InMotion stores opened.
User Not Found Published: 29/10/21
Industry 'against electronic waste’
Call for new world regulation.
User Not Found Published: 29/10/21
What’s new with the Apprenticeship Service
Several new features to the Apprenticeship Service have been introduced, to help make managing appre...
User Not Found Published: 29/10/21
How to do a coronavirus (COVID-19) rapid lateral f...
Find out how to do a rapid lateral flow test for COVID-19 and report the results. Rapid tests are on...
User Not Found Published: 28/10/21
Thrings wins top ranking in guide
Two teams win special praise
User Not Found Published: 28/10/21
New occupiers for Old Town offices
Gracie Swindon takes 2,800 sq ft.
User Not Found Published: 28/10/21
Wiltshire Council environmental projects to appear...
Wiltshire Council is continuing to make positive strides forward in its own efforts to reduce carbon...
User Not Found Published: 28/10/21
AUTUMN BUDGET AND SPENDING SUPPORTING BUSINESS 202...
How will the Budget and Spending Review support businesses?
Tim Burghes Published: 27/10/21
Government Announces £60m for Low Carbon Heat Pump...
Launching soon, a new government innovation fund aims to make clean heat systems smaller, easier to ...
User Not Found Published: 27/10/21
Finding and choosing a private coronavirus (COVID-...
Lists of and information about private test providers, to help you get the private COVID-19 tests yo...
User Not Found Published: 27/10/21
Launch of £175m Lending Facility to Build Green Ho...
England’s small and medium housebuilders can apply for loans, coupled with industry expertise, to he...
User Not Found Published: 27/10/21
Over 80% of young people eager to take action to h...
Children and young people (aged 8-15) would like to do more to help look after the environment, acco...
User Not Found Published: 26/10/21
Old Mill relocates to Chippenham
Part of overall expansion plans
User Not Found Published: 26/10/21
Good Energy tops 'green energy' list
Leads Which? Magazine league table
User Not Found Published: 26/10/21
Growth Hub Newsletter
The programme is offering eligible small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in Swindon & Wiltshire ...
User Not Found Published: 25/10/21
Help to Grow: Management – Boost your Business
The 12-week programme includes 50 hours of in-depth training.
User Not Found Published: 22/10/21
South West Expo Exhibitions
Physical Exhibitions now being held in Swindon
User Not Found Published: 21/10/21
Good Energy confident on prices
'Hedging will protect customers'
User Not Found Published: 21/10/21
Stonewood named as UK Master Builder
Historic restoration work acclaimed
User Not Found Published: 20/10/21
Swindon magnet company acquired
Bunting takes over MagDev
User Not Found Published: 20/10/21
Submit your Kickstart Scheme vacancies
Submit your Kickstart Scheme vacancies after you've received a successful outcome to your online Kic...
User Not Found Published: 19/10/21
UK's path to net zero set out in landmark strategy
The Net Zero Strategy sets out how the UK will deliver on its commitment to reach net zero emissions...
User Not Found Published: 19/10/21
Prime Minister and Bill Gates launch £400m partner...
The strategic partnership with the Breakthrough Energy Catalyst will mobilise £200 million of privat...
User Not Found Published: 19/10/21
Driving the conversation on biohydrogen
Business leaders gathered at Advanced Biofuel Solutions Ltd (Absl) in Swindon today to drive convers...
Tim Burghes Published: 19/10/21
National Highways’ congestion-busting scheme opens...
Multi-million pound scheme, which will tackle congestion and help unlock thousands of new homes in S...
User Not Found Published: 18/10/21
Swindon & Wiltshire LEP launches Business Cyber Ce...
The Swindon & Wiltshire Local Enterprise Partnership (SWLEP) has announced the launch of a new Busin...
Tim Burghes Published: 18/10/21
Virtual workshops on sustainable construction to f...
During October, high-level virtual workshops will be held to promote sustainable construction.
User Not Found Published: 15/10/21
Minister visits the Swindon and Wiltshire Institut...
Working adults across the region will be offered free digital skills courses delivered by the IoT as...
User Not Found Published: 15/10/21
Chippenham office demand improves
Smaller office lettings increase
User Not Found Published: 15/10/21
Award for virtual admin assistant firm
Boatman Admin Services wins top spot.
User Not Found Published: 14/10/21
1,000 schools connected to top-of-the-class full f...
Children in more than a thousand schools are now enjoying next-generation internet speeds thanks to ...
User Not Found Published: 14/10/21
UK and NASA join forces on new mission to study ‘m...
The UK Space Agency and NASA have agreed to work together on a mission to observe and map the helios...
User Not Found Published: 14/10/21
100% of specialist nuclear vessel recycled in a fi...
The decommissioning of Oceanic Pintail has “set the standard for others to follow” after 100% of the...
User Not Found Published: 14/10/21
Time to get ready for Self Assessment
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding Self Assessment customers to check that they have the cor...
User Not Found Published: 12/10/21
Royal Agricultural University opens Swindon cultur...
Range of courses offered.
User Not Found Published: 12/10/21
Pfizer vaccine to be made in Swindon
Deal announced with Thermo Fisher.
User Not Found Published: 12/10/21
Nearly £2 million to be given to tech start-ups to...
Government supports innovators to develop pioneering greener and safer transport.
User Not Found Published: 8/10/21
Courts go green
Courts and tribunals across England and Wales are going green thanks to a £40m government investment...
User Not Found Published: 8/10/21
Plans unveiled to decarbonise UK power system by 2...
The plans will focus on building a secure, home-grown energy sector that reduces reliance on fossil ...
User Not Found Published: 8/10/21
Wincanton opens Innovation Centre
New home to cutting edge technology.
User Not Found Published: 8/10/21
Major contracts won by Chemring
Support for international projects.
User Not Found Published: 8/10/21
New competition to find first HQ of Great British ...
Great British Railways national headquarters to be based outside of London to ensure that skilled jo...
User Not Found Published: 6/10/21
A boost for bees as Defra works with beekeepers to...
Enhancing biosecurity, skills and science is central to delivering the aims of Healthy Bees Plan 203...
User Not Found Published: 6/10/21
Government sets out vision for UK's rollout of com...
UKAEA welcomes Fusion Strategy and Green Paper on regulation
User Not Found Published: 6/10/21
Capita to sell Chippenham business
NEC Software Solutions to pay £62m
User Not Found Published: 5/10/21
Corporate Events expanding
Live events now returning .
User Not Found Published: 5/10/21
New Export Advice Service from Department for Inte...
The Department for International Trade has today launched a new Export Support Service, aimed at com...
User Not Found Published: 5/10/21
GWP Packaging founder retires
Company sold recently for £15.1m
User Not Found Published: 4/10/21
Swindon Designer Outlet 'for sale'
Investment company 'seeking buyer'
User Not Found Published: 4/10/21
New Round of Funding for Entrepreneurs Setting up ...
Funding is being offered to help entrepreneurs start new businesses in rural areas of the UK.
User Not Found Published: 4/10/21
Further support to ensure supplies of carbon dioxi...
The Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng has temporarily exempted parts of the CO2 industry from compet...
User Not Found Published: 4/10/21
Military finish up training to start fuel deliveri...
UK government announces additional measures to help ensure the stability of the UK supply chain.
User Not Found Published: 4/10/21
Funding for Local Community Action on Climate Chan...
Applications are being accepted by a fund designed to support the UK's local 'climate champions'.
User Not Found Published: 4/10/21
Dedicated hotline and online service launched for ...
Export support service for new and existing UK exporters.
User Not Found Published: 4/10/21
UK set to be first country to legislate for safe a...
New green paper establishes government’s view on how to put in place the regulatory framework needed...
User Not Found Published: 1/10/21
The Heroes of Net Zero Competition
The Heroes of Net Zero competition wants to find the UK's most efficient small businesses taking sig...
User Not Found Published: 29/09/21
British Army opens first solar farm
The British Army’s first photovoltaic Solar Farm has been officially opened by the Minister for Defe...
User Not Found Published: 29/09/21
Winners of £3 million zero emission flight aviatio...
Fifteen successful projects have been awarded funding to help support UK airports in handling new ty...
User Not Found Published: 29/09/21
Transport to unleash the UK’s potential as a world...
Consultation launched to consider ground breaking technologies that will transform how we travel ove...
User Not Found Published: 28/09/21
Offshore wind powers North-East jobs in a boost fo...
Offshore wind powers North-East jobs in a boost for UK supply chain
User Not Found Published: 28/09/21
Wiltshire company raises £860,000
E-wallet platform plans launch
User Not Found Published: 27/09/21
Top leadership change at Nationwide
CEO Joe Garner and chairman to stand down
User Not Found Published: 27/09/21
Millions to be empowered by government plans to st...
Government announces plans to make the right to request flexible working a day one right, as well as...
User Not Found Published: 23/09/21
Australian Business Summit held in support of the ...
The UK in partnership with NSW Government virtually hosted leading members of the Australian busines...
User Not Found Published: 22/09/21
UKEF commits to going carbon neutral by 2050 ahead...
New target means UK Export Finance will increase its support for green exports and ensure its operat...
User Not Found Published: 22/09/21
New programme to spark wave of growth in UK’s thri...
Innovative cyber startups, small businesses and scaleups will benefit from a new scheme to help them...
User Not Found Published: 22/09/21
£220 million to help big-emitting industries reduc...
Businesses in some of the UK’s most polluting industries will be able to bid for a share of £220 mil...
User Not Found Published: 22/09/21
The Queen's Awards for Enterprise
The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise celebrates excellent achievement by UK businesses, this article su...
User Not Found Published: 21/09/21
Levelling Up becomes focus as MHGLC changes name.
New changes occur as government emphasise their mission to level up all areas of the UK.
User Not Found Published: 20/09/21
Thousands of patients to benefit from life-saving ...
Groundbreaking new treatment to be rolled out to vulnerable hospital patients from next week.
User Not Found Published: 20/09/21
£170m investment for the next generation of Royal ...
BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce will undertake concept and design work for the Royal Navy submarines.
User Not Found Published: 20/09/21
New service to help businesses offer apprenticeshi...
New government service will help businesses to create more apprenticeship opportunities so more peop...
User Not Found Published: 17/09/21
National Highways announces multi-billion-pound ro...
National Highways announced deals with 50 supply chain partners to carry out up to £3.6 billion wort...
User Not Found Published: 17/09/21
Government commissions action to improve rail air ...
Review commissioned to ensure air quality standards and regulations are fit for purpose on the rail ...
User Not Found Published: 17/09/21
Jaguar Land Rover to provide electric vehicles for...
COP26 has announced that Jaguar Land Rover has become an official partner of the conference and will...
User Not Found Published: 17/09/21
Ploughshare plans to generate impact from UK gover...
The company has announced ambitious plans to create hundreds of new ventures that will provided a su...
User Not Found Published: 16/09/21
World’s first green submarine among winners of the...
Winners of clean maritime competition announced as the UK's greenest cruise terminal opens in Southa...
User Not Found Published: 16/09/21
Chemring performance on target
Corsham company's trading update
User Not Found Published: 15/09/21
Wincanton to acquire Cygnia Logistics
E-commerce capability to be strengthened
User Not Found Published: 15/09/21
The drive to improve motorway journeys for disable...
Plan your journey with confidence using National Highways’ access guides for motorway services.
User Not Found Published: 14/09/21
UK calls for zero global shipping emissions by 205...
Cleaner and greener channel crossings expected in the next decade as International Shipping Week lau...
User Not Found Published: 13/09/21
Biggest ever renewable energy support scheme backe...
Details of how the UK will get more electricity from renewable sources will be published today, as t...
User Not Found Published: 13/09/21
Old Mill continues expansion
15 new starters join the firm.
User Not Found Published: 10/09/21
Good Energy names Caplor as partner
Preferred for new installations.
User Not Found Published: 10/09/21
Innovation and new technology to help reduce NHS w...
Surgical hubs, new technology and innovative ways of working will help tackle waiting lists and trea...
User Not Found Published: 10/09/21
Street lamps and bus shelters to help boost 5G rol...
£4m competition will explore ways to make it simpler and quicker for mobile companies to use publicl...
User Not Found Published: 10/09/21
Roadmap will boost progress in developing fusion p...
UK Fusion Materials research will be key to commercialising fusion energy
User Not Found Published: 8/09/21
Royds takes new Swindon offices
Follows Newbridge refurbishment.
User Not Found Published: 7/09/21
Japan boost for Dialog Semiconductor
'Winning combinations' created.
User Not Found Published: 7/09/21
£270m Green Heat Network Fund Launches in Spring 2...
Public, private and third sector organisations in England will be invited to apply for capital fundi...
User Not Found Published: 7/09/21
Young Innovators and Women in Innovation Competiti...
Over the past few years, Innovate UK has launched two successful programmes committed to shining a s...
User Not Found Published: 7/09/21
Vacancy: Skills Adviser – Swindon & Wiltshire Loca...
Do you want to be part of a team which supports our local business community to thrive?
User Not Found Published: 7/09/21
£24.5m Mechanics' Institute plan
Public use proposal to be discussed.
User Not Found Published: 6/09/21
Bath University plan for Carriage Works
'Clean growth' centre proposed.
User Not Found Published: 6/09/21
Rail industry on track to win big in UK-Australia ...
British rail companies are on track for a potential export boom thanks to the UK-Australia trade dea...
User Not Found Published: 6/09/21
£9m for New Round of Air Quality Grants Programme
Capital grants are available to local authorities in England to support their air quality responsibi...
User Not Found Published: 3/09/21
FREE DIGITAL SKILLS TRAINING FOR BLACK, ASIAN & MI...
Post Pandemic Recovery Initiative To Help Businesses Led By Diverse Founders Power Up & Grow
User Not Found Published: 3/09/21
Tutoring revolution builds as students return to c...
Huge expansion of tutoring will support up to six million pupils over the next three years.
User Not Found Published: 2/09/21
Climate change and forestry: position statement
Read the Forestry Commission's statement on planting resilient trees in response to the climate emer...
User Not Found Published: 1/09/21
16th UK-Taiwan Renewable Energy Roundtable Meeting...
The 16th UK-Taiwan Renewable Energy Roundtable Meeting, co-hosted by the British Office and Bureau o...
User Not Found Published: 1/09/21
Fuelling a greener future – E10 petrol available a...
E10 petrol now being served at fuel pumps.
User Not Found Published: 1/09/21
Veterans’ mental health services to receive £2.7 m...
Armed forces veterans will benefit from extra support including extra mental health services thanks ...
User Not Found Published: 31/08/21
Chewing Gum Task Force to clean up our high street...
Gum firms to invest up to £10 million over next five years to significantly reduce gum litter.
User Not Found Published: 31/08/21
New Tree Health pilot to protect trees from pests ...
The Forestry Commission has opened expressions of interest to pilot a new scheme to protect trees fr...
User Not Found Published: 31/08/21
BAE extends Wincanton contract
The contract extension prolongs the 23-year relationship.
User Not Found Published: 31/08/21
Swindon property market varied
Retail demand picking up as demand for office space drops.
User Not Found Published: 31/08/21
Next steps to tackle plastic waste
Government to consult on banning a range of polluting plastics this Autumn, with single-use plastic ...
User Not Found Published: 31/08/21
International Tree Foundation Accepting Applicatio...
Funding for community groups and voluntary organisations across the UK to protect and plant trees in...
User Not Found Published: 31/08/21
Funding to Help UK Communities Connect and Thrive
Applications are being accepted by a national programme.
User Not Found Published: 31/08/21
Consultation on Wiltshire Council's Climate Strate...
The consultation on the Climate Strategy and Natural Environment Plan both launch on 1 September.
User Not Found Published: 27/08/21
Thousands of hectares of vital peatland to be rest...
Over £16 million to be awarded through the first round of Natural England’s Peat Restoration Grants.
User Not Found Published: 27/08/21
Up to £375,000 available for space science project...
Companies and research organisations are invited to apply for funding to develop technologies that c...
User Not Found Published: 26/08/21
Back to school campaign launches
Children and young people are set to return to early years, schools and colleges over the next few w...
User Not Found Published: 26/08/21
£4 million funding to boost UK biomass production
24 projects receive government funding of up to £200,000 to increase UK production of biomass that c...
User Not Found Published: 26/08/21
Beard's £20m Oxford project wins praise
St Hilda’s College redevelopment
User Not Found Published: 24/08/21
Exyte in new battery project
Links up with Morrow Batteries
User Not Found Published: 24/08/21
Prisoners building LED lights in green prisons pus...
HMP Garth prisoners have become the first to build eco-friendly lights in-house, cutting prisons’ en...
User Not Found Published: 24/08/21
Greener, longer goods vehicles could be rolled out...
Trial of the vehicles found them to be safer, more economical and better for the environment.
User Not Found Published: 24/08/21
£40m Government loan supports new retirement livin...
Homes England agrees deal with Audley Group to support new homes in under-supplied market
User Not Found Published: 24/08/21
Record number of households benefit from Help to B...
Over 55,000 households bought their home with the support of Help to Buy: equity loan last year – a ...
User Not Found Published: 24/08/21
Local Businesses require additional support to red...
Study shows that businesses are at a loss with how to contribute to tackling climate change.
User Not Found Published: 23/08/21
UK signs deal with Pfizer/BioNTech for 35 million ...
The doses will be delivered from the second half of 2022.
User Not Found Published: 23/08/21
Government Issues Advance Notice of the Net Zero H...
From early next year, funding will be available for UK businesses to support at-scale deployment of ...
User Not Found Published: 23/08/21
Details of New Industrial Fuel Switching Competiti...
UK businesses will be funded to support the development and trials of solutions to switch industry f...
User Not Found Published: 23/08/21
TechX Clean Energy Accelerator Opens to Applicatio...
The TechX Clean Energy Accelerator aims to help innovative clean energy start-ups develop their tech...
User Not Found Published: 23/08/21
Business growth scheme open to next group of space...
A pioneering programme to help firms find their place in space is now on the search to find the next...
User Not Found Published: 23/08/21
Goughs wins MoD award
Commitment to armed forces
User Not Found Published: 19/08/21
Devizes company's 'green' ship power
Sails to assist shipping industry
User Not Found Published: 19/08/21
Planning for the road ahead – Covid, Furlough and ...
A fantastic webinar event to guide you through how to ensure a smooth transition into the future.
User Not Found Published: 18/08/21
Help to Grow your business
Help to Grow- a government backed programmed aimed to support businesses, a widely available resourc...
User Not Found Published: 18/08/21
The Queen's Awards for Enterprise
It is time to apply to The Queen's Awards- recognising outstanding achievement by UK businesses.
User Not Found Published: 18/08/21
Vysiion named as public service provider opens way...
Public service provider set to launch next July.
User Not Found Published: 17/08/21
Gardner Leader merger finalised
Clark Holt joins extended firm, uniting the once separate companies.
User Not Found Published: 17/08/21
Johnson Matthey sales soar up to 63%
Secures Oxis Energy, Oxford
User Not Found Published: 17/08/21
Impressive new technology crafted for warehouse sa...
Wincanton research brings the health and safety of warehouse staff to the forefront.
User Not Found Published: 17/08/21
Groundworks company taken over by Midlands based c...
Flynn Group acquired by M&J Evans
User Not Found Published: 17/08/21
Swindon’s Honda site redevelopment promises thousa...
New developer Panattoni outlines plans for the renovation of Honda.
User Not Found Published: 17/08/21
GWR Grant for safeguarding treasured rail archives
STEAM joins national project to inspire the education of future generations.
User Not Found Published: 17/08/21
Outsource opts for hybrid working
Swindon-based Outsource received overwhelming feedback in favour for hybrid working
User Not Found Published: 17/08/21
UK government launches plan for a world-leading hy...
First-ever vision to kick start world-leading hydrogen economy set to support over 9,000 UK jobs and...
Tim Burghes Published: 17/08/21
Government scales up support to protect the world’...
Blue Planet Fund delivers £16.2m for five programmes to tackle climate change, restore ocean health ...
User Not Found Published: 16/08/21
Are you ready for the Business Climate Leaders Cam...
Tips on how to prepare your business for the Business Climate Leaders Campaign.
User Not Found Published: 16/08/21
Good Energy rebuffs Ecotricity
Strong rejection of takeover bid
Tim Burghes Published: 16/08/21
Panattoni launches online consultation this weeken...
The project team wants to hear the local community’s view on the initial proposals for the site and ...
Tim Burghes Published: 13/08/21
Developing Automotive Technologies and Growing Cap...
UK businesses and partners can access funding for late-stage research and development projects that ...
Tim Burghes Published: 11/08/21
Logistics UK backs industry drive for new staff wi...
The guide is one way in which the organisation is supporting the recruitment of new employees at suc...
Tim Burghes Published: 11/08/21
IUK Launches Global Cooperation Feasibility Studie...
Grants are available to fund UK based small businesses undertaking feasibility studies that will hel...
Tim Burghes Published: 11/08/21
New posters for businesses to display to remind st...
Updated workplace assets are now available.
Tim Burghes Published: 27/07/21
The Swindon and Wiltshire Growth Hub Impact Report...
A new report published today takes a look back at the pandemic and the response by the Growth Hub
Tim Burghes Published: 20/07/21
COVID-19 Response: Summer 2021
Tim Burghes Published: 19/07/21
Vet company gets £5.5m for expansion
Swindon-based Improve International
Tim Burghes Published: 16/07/21
$1.44bn bid made for Vectura
Wiltshire biotech company targeted
Tim Burghes Published: 16/07/21
Cyber certification for SupaTrak
Security against cyberattacks
Tim Burghes Published: 16/07/21
T H White acquires Murley’s
Company extends to new territory
Tim Burghes Published: 16/07/21
Innovators' Seed Corn Fund Returns for 2021
Funding is available to support the drive for innovative new products within the UK gardening indust...
Tim Burghes Published: 16/07/21
Future Farming Resilience Fund Opens Next Month
Grants will be provided to support England’s farmers and land managers with preparations for the Agr...
Tim Burghes Published: 15/07/21
Institute of Technology launches
Swindon and Wiltshire opening
Tim Burghes Published: 9/07/21
Aster Group plans to merge
Housing association to link up
Tim Burghes Published: 9/07/21
Launch of Culture Recovery Fund Emergency Resource...
Grants are available for England’s cultural organisations, across all sectors, that were previously ...
Tim Burghes Published: 9/07/21
eBay for Business Awards Open for Entries
The annual programme is accepting applications.
Tim Burghes Published: 9/07/21
Launch of the Green Heat Network Fund Transition S...
Capital grants can be accessed by public, private and third sector organisations in England to suppo...
Tim Burghes Published: 9/07/21
Funding for UK Social Entrepreneur Development
Funding and specialist support are available for UK social entrepreneurs to help them develop as soc...
Tim Burghes Published: 6/07/21
Prime Minister sets out plan to ease restrictions ...
COVID restrictions are set to end in England from step 4 of the Roadmap after the Prime Minister set...
Tim Burghes Published: 6/07/21
New climate change campaign encourages Swindon pub...
Tim Burghes Published: 1/07/21
£25,000 bounce back from coronavirus boost competi...
Support is available to help entrepreneurs launch a new business or enable existing SMEs to bounce b...
Jacqueline Harthill Published: 23/06/21
The National Cyber Security Centre and the regiona...
Explaining the NCSC and the Cyber Clusters – who they are and what they do. Also, the relationship b...
User Not Found Published: 21/06/21
AB Dynamics moving to new HQ
Follows delays due to pandemic
Tim Burghes Published: 15/06/21
'Green' centre for Wroughton airfield
Project wins planning approval
Tim Burghes Published: 15/06/21
New home for Salisbury online celebrates what make...
A vibrant new website dedicated to promoting and celebrating Salisbury has launched.
Tim Burghes Published: 15/06/21
Funding for England’s Businesses Taking on New App...
Firms can now claim £3,000 for each new apprentice they take on until September.
Tim Burghes Published: 7/06/21
Launch of TikTok #BeYourOwnBoss Entrepreneurship C...
A competition supporting young people in the UK with ambitious ideas to run their own business has b...
Tim Burghes Published: 7/06/21
Zurich doubles number of apprenticeships
Graduates encouraged to apply
Tim Burghes Published: 4/06/21
Johnson Matthey in deal with Plug Power
Technology agreement with US company
Tim Burghes Published: 4/06/21
Launch of Longer Duration Energy Storage Demonstra...
This £68m UK-wide competition aims to deliver first-of-a-kind long-duration energy storage prototype...
Tim Burghes Published: 4/06/21
How to stop the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19)
Protect yourself and others
Tim Burghes Published: 25/05/21
Together for our Planet - the UK's year of Climate...
How to get involved in COP26
Tim Burghes Published: 20/05/21
Senior Zurich leader joins taskforce
To improve social mobility in City.
Lorne Barling Published: 19/05/21
WH Smith raises £325m
New travel stores planned.
Lorne Barling Published: 19/05/21
Recycling Technologies in major deal
Joins Ineos and Trinseo in project.
Lorne Barling Published: 19/05/21
Swindon expected to bounce back
Report predicts fast growth this year.
Lorne Barling Published: 19/05/21
Launch of £2.5m Fast Start Creative Industries Fun...
UK registered micro and small businesses in the creative sector can apply for a package of support t...
Jacqueline Harthill Published: 18/05/21
University of Bath leads major academic-industry c...
The University of Bath is coordinating a major new collaboration with academia and industry to use ...
Tim Burghes Published: 17/05/21
Young people invited to join online event to help ...
The Careers Hub will be hosting a Learn Live Event for students and parents
Tim Burghes Published: 17/05/21
How to Export Goods tool
An online tool published by the Department for International Trade to help exporters move goods abro...
Jacqueline Harthill Published: 17/05/21
Restrictions on businesses and venues in England
This guidance details the restrictions on certain businesses and venues in England.
Joe Palmer Published: 17/05/21
UK Trade Agreements with non-EU countries
Find out about the trade agreements the UK has concluded that are in effect and the progress of our ...
Jacqueline Harthill Published: 17/05/21
New plans to boost cyber resilience of UK’s critic...
DCMS is calling for views on a number of measures to enhance the security of digital supply chains a...
Tim Burghes Published: 17/05/21
Working safely during coronavirus (COVID-19)
Find out how to make your workplace COVID-secure.
Tim Burghes Published: 17/05/21
(COVID-19) Coronavirus restrictions: what you can ...
Coronavirus restrictions remain in place. Find out what you can and cannot do.
Tim Burghes Published: 17/05/21
Customs Declarations Training Course
An advanced course run by the Institute of Exports instructing delegates in how to complete customs ...
Jacqueline Harthill Published: 14/05/21
SWLEP recruiting Business Development Manager
The SWLEP is recruiting for a new Business Development Manager to support the growth of the UK’s fir...
Joe Palmer Published: 14/05/21
Funding available for young digital entrepreneurs
Support is available for UK digital entrepreneurs aged 18 to 24 in the form of financial assistance ...
Jacqueline Harthill Published: 13/05/21
award
The Techies are back for 2021
Joe Palmer Published: 11/05/21
Government sets out new timeline for border contro...
A new timetable for introducing import border control processes has been set out by the government t...
Jacqueline Harthill Published: 11/05/21
award
Digital Skills 2021 Grants Programme
Funding for not-for-profit projects that equip adults aged 18 years or older with basic digital skil...
Jacqueline Harthill Published: 11/05/21
UWE Bristol launches new funding scheme to support...
SMEs can apply for grants of £10,000 to £40,000 to help their R&D projects
Tim Burghes Published: 11/05/21
Further easing of COVID restrictions confirmed. Pl...
Planned Step 3 easements will go ahead on 17 May
Tim Burghes Published: 11/05/21
Going digital: what help is out there for business...
With millions of businesses forced to close their doors during the Covid-19 pandemic there is no dou...
Melody Thompson Published: 10/05/21
Retrac ownership goes to employees
Dan Walmsley appointed CEO
Lorne Barling Published: 7/05/21
Key appointments at Wasdell
Bayliss becomes group finance director.
Lorne Barling Published: 7/05/21
JLEN acquires 50% stake in Sandridge Battery Stora...
Acquisition of a 50 MW battery storage project will see JLEN invest up to £12.7m over the next 12-18...
Tim Burghes Published: 4/05/21
Competition to find the UK’s Most Innovative Cyber...
DCMS is looking for the most creative and original cyber security companies in the country
Tim Burghes Published: 26/04/21
2021 Global Challenge Launched with €100,000 Grand...
Support is available for deeptech start-ups or new technology projects from across the world that us...
GRANTfinder Published: 21/04/21
Clubs in Crisis Fund Opens for Local Applications ...
Small local grassroots sports clubs and organisations from across the UK can apply now for unrestric...
Joe Palmer Published: 20/04/21
Assays for SARS-CoV-2 Cellular Immune Responses - ...
UK organisations can apply for funding to develop assay systems to define the magnitude and profile ...
Joe Palmer Published: 20/04/21
Applications Open for 2022 Energy Globe Awards
Financial awards honouring outstanding projects and initiatives worldwide in the field of sustainabl...
Joe Palmer Published: 20/04/21
UK Social Entrepreneur Development Programme Accep...
Funding and specialist support are available for UK social entrepreneurs to help them develop as soc...
Joe Palmer Published: 20/04/21
Funding for Charities to Reduce Carbon Emissions i...
Funding for projects in England, Scotland and Wales that demonstrate measurable and lasting reductio...
Joe Palmer Published: 20/04/21
Invaluable Peer Network programme continues for SM...
We are delighted that Peer networks will be running for a second year!
Brea Woods Published: 20/04/21
Wincanton names innovation finalists
Supply chain solutions sought.
Lorne Barling Published: 19/04/21
PPS in Army solar power project
Cirencester barracks to be included.
Lorne Barling Published: 19/04/21
Entry is now open for the 2021 Business Green Lead...
22nd September 2021!
Business Green Leaders Awards Published: 15/04/21
Reopening businesses and venues in England
This guidance details the steps to reopen certain businesses and venues in England.
Joe Palmer Published: 15/04/21
Closing certain businesses and venues in England
This guidance sets out restrictions on certain businesses and venues in England during coronavirus r...
Joe Palmer Published: 15/04/21
Tell HMRC and pay the Self-Employment Income Suppo...
Find out how to tell HMRC if you need to pay back some or all of the SEISS grant.
Joe Palmer Published: 15/04/21
New watchdog to boost online competition launches
A tough new regulator to help make sure tech giants such as Facebook and Google cannot exploit their...
Joe Palmer Published: 15/04/21
Commercial rents and COVID-19: call for evidence
This supports the government’s decision to review measures on commercial lease evictions established...
Joe Palmer Published: 15/04/21
The Old Bell sold to US entrepreneurs
Historic hotel dates from 1220.
Lorne Barling Published: 15/04/21
Good Energy offer to EV drivers
Free electric charge 'off peak'.
Lorne Barling Published: 15/04/21
Optimum takes over Stroud firm
Second move into Gloucestershire.
Lorne Barling Published: 15/04/21
Good Energy invests £1m in Zap-Map
Further support for EV mapping firm.
Lorne Barling Published: 15/04/21
Swindon and Wiltshire employers urged to offer vir...
The Swindon and Wiltshire Careers Hub is asking local employers to help address missed opportunities...
Tim Burghes Published: 14/04/21
Dyson charges ahead with recruitment & new technol...
Hundreds of engineers and scientists to join to help expand and deepen research in software, advance...
Tim Burghes Published: 14/04/21
Recovery Loan Scheme launched
A new government-backed loan scheme launched last week (6 April) to provide additional finance to th...
GOVUK Published: 14/04/21
Employing autistic people – a guide for employers
As an employer, you can help make the world a more autism-friendly place. We know that many of you a...
Work Wiltshire Published: 12/04/21
Johnson Matthey in 'green' fuel project
Wind-based ethanol plant in Chile.
Lorne Barling Published: 9/04/21
£1.1m investment at MJ Church
Fleet of dumper trucks extended.
Lorne Barling Published: 9/04/21
Access to Work: factsheet for customers
Factsheet about Access to Work and how it can help overcome barriers to starting or keeping a job if...
Joe Palmer Published: 8/04/21
The Wiltshire Wellbeing Hub takes on additional ro...
The Wiltshire Wellbeing Hub, which has proved a lifeline to many local residents during the pandemic...
Wiltshire Council Published: 8/04/21
NATEP: helping SMEs innovate in aerospace spring 2...
UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £2.5 million to carry out industry-led civil...
InnovateUK Published: 8/04/21
Innovate UK Smart Grants: Jan 2021
Opportunity for UK registered organisations to apply for a share of up to £25 million from Innovate ...
InnovateUK Published: 8/04/21
Coronavirus (COVID-19): advice for pregnant employ...
Advice for pregnant employees on risk assessments in the workplace and occupational health during th...
Joe Palmer Published: 1/04/21
COVID-19 restrictions posters: 29 March 2021
A poster displaying information about COVID-19 Restrictions in England from 29 March.
Joe Palmer Published: 1/04/21
Enabling safe and effective volunteering during co...
This guidance aims to help organisations and groups understand how to safely and effectively involve...
Joe Palmer Published: 30/03/21
WH Smith cash burn declines
Trading 'better than anticipated'.
Lorne Barling Published: 30/03/21
Nationwide boost for home working
Employees can 'work from anywhere'.
Lorne Barling Published: 30/03/21
Business rates relief boosted with new £1.5 billio...
Business ratepayers adversely affected by COVID-19 are to get a £1.5 billion discount on their bills...
Joe Palmer Published: 30/03/21
Johnson Matthey in metals partnership
Decarbonisation the target.
Lorne Barling Published: 30/03/21
Strong performance from Beard Group
Full year sales of £136m despite crisis.
Lorne Barling Published: 30/03/21
Set up Self Assessment payment plans by 1 April
HMRC are urging Self Assessment taxpayers that they have just over 2 days to pay any outstanding tax...
Joe Palmer Published: 30/03/21
Maintaining records of staff, customers and visito...
Designated venues in certain sectors must have a system in place to request and record contact detai...
Joe Palmer Published: 29/03/21
NHS Test and Trace in the workplace
What to do if you or someone you employ is contacted by NHS Test and Trace, including self-isolation...
Joe Palmer Published: 29/03/21
(COVID-19) Coronavirus restrictions: what you can ...
Coronavirus restrictions remain in place. Find out what you can and cannot do.
Joe Palmer Published: 29/03/21
Government announces latest tranche of funding fro...
Horse racing, rugby league, speedway and drag racing to benefit from latest tranche of government fu...
Joe Palmer Published: 29/03/21
Gigabit Broadband Scheme - to launch next week
Vouchers worth up £3,500 for businesses help to cover the costs of installing gigabit broadband
Tim Burghes Published: 29/03/21
Official Launch of the Publishing Platform for Sci...
The European Commission has officially launched the Open Research Europe Platform.
Tim Burghes Published: 29/03/21
IUK Launches Zero Emission Road Freight Competitio...
Competitive funds are available for UK businesses and research organisations undertaking feasibility...
Tim Burghes Published: 29/03/21
Honda of the UK Manufacturing Confirms New Owner f...
Honda have today announced it has entered into a contract for sale with Panattoni Europe’s largest d...
Tim Burghes Published: 26/03/21
Businesses urged to act as two in five UK firms ex...
Two in five businesses (39 per cent) and a quarter of charities (26 per cent) report having cyber se...
Tim Burghes Published: 24/03/21
Further targeted ransomware attacks on the UK educ...
The NCSC is responding to further targeted ransomware attacks on the education sector by cyber crimi...
Tim Burghes Published: 24/03/21
Register to order free rapid lateral flow coronavi...
You can order free rapid lateral flow tests to test your employees twice a week in the workplace. Y...
Joe Palmer Published: 23/03/21
Swindon Borough Council launches vision to deliver...
Tim Burghes Published: 18/03/21
Major blueprint to create green jobs and slash emi...
An ambitious blueprint to deliver the world’s first low-carbon industrial sector and over £1 billion...
User Not Found Published: 17/03/21
Launch of £15m Competition to Reduce Future Aviati...
A business competition has launched to support the development of cutting-edge facilities capable of...
Tim Burghes Published: 17/03/21
Further support for commercial and residential ten...
Ban on commercial evictions extended to 30 June and bailiff enforced eviction ban extended to 31 May...
Joe Palmer Published: 16/03/21
Wincanton starts 'dark store' operations
Waitrose customer fulfilment centre.
Lorne Barling Published: 15/03/21
Management buy-out at Outsource
Specialist Swindon recruitment company.
Lorne Barling Published: 15/03/21
BAE Systems acquires Shrivenham company
PPM to provide advanced technology.
Lorne Barling Published: 15/03/21
Major Tube train contract for Siemens
Multi-million pound London order.
Lorne Barling Published: 15/03/21
Government publishes long-term strategy for buses ...
Setting out the vision and opportunity to deliver better bus services for passengers across England.
Tim Burghes Published: 15/03/21
Government Launches Phase 8 of the Energy Entrepre...
£11 million is available for the UK’s energy entrepreneurs to realise their ambitions for new energy...
Joe Palmer Published: 12/03/21
Heart Research UK and SUBWAY Offer Healthy Heart G...
Funding for new, original and innovative projects that actively promote a healthy heart and help to ...
Joe Palmer Published: 12/03/21
SHAKE Climate Change Programme Reopens for Food an...
Support is available for start-ups and entrepreneurs who are combating climate change with science o...
Joe Palmer Published: 12/03/21
Countryside Stewardship Grants Open for 2022 Agree...
England’s farmers, foresters and land managers can now apply for various funds under the simplified ...
Joe Palmer Published: 12/03/21
Bids Open for £10m Fund Supporting England's Natur...
Grants are available to non-profit environmental groups, local authorities and businesses to stimula...
Joe Palmer Published: 12/03/21
Government Announces £20m SME Brexit Support Fund
Grants are available to help small UK businesses in respect of changes to trade rules with the EU
Joe Palmer Published: 12/03/21
Launch of £250m Housing Accelerator Fund for Engla...
Funding is available to support the building activities of small and medium-sized developers on resi...
Joe Palmer Published: 12/03/21
The Prince’s Countryside Fund Now Open for Spring ...
Grants for farming and rural communities for projects from across the UK which are working to create...
Joe Palmer Published: 12/03/21
The National Cyber Security Centre launches a self...
The National Cyber Security Centre have launched a self-assessment tool to help sole traders and mic...
Tim Burghes Published: 12/03/21
Launch of Offshore Wind Manufacturing Investment S...
UK wind component manufacturers can apply for grants to support the offshore wind supply chain.
Joe Palmer Published: 11/03/21
Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust Announces 2021/22...
Funding programmes to support the UK’s Armed Forces communities with post COVID recovery, with initi...
Joe Palmer Published: 11/03/21
NLCF Launches Round 2 of Climate Action Fund
Up to £10 million in funding for community-led partnerships in the UK to make changes in their commu...
Joe Palmer Published: 11/03/21
IUK Announces Driving the Electric Revolution: Sup...
UK registered businesses of any size can apply for funding for research into supply chain developmen...
Joe Palmer Published: 11/03/21
Applications Invited for UK Local Environmental In...
Funding is available to charities, community groups, schools, small businesses and other local organ...
Joe Palmer Published: 11/03/21
Chancellor Announces £5bn Grant Scheme for England...
Grants will be provided to pubs, restaurants, shops and other businesses in England hit hardest by t...
Joe Palmer Published: 11/03/21
IUK Launches ISCF Digital Security by Design - Bus...
UK registered businesses can apply for a funding to collaborate with others, including research orga...
Joe Palmer Published: 11/03/21
Launch of the 2021 Postcode Lottery Green Challeng...
This initiative aims to elicit creative ideas that will encourage the invention of new green product...
Joe Palmer Published: 11/03/21
Government Launches £4bn Levelling Up Fund
Announced at the 2020 Spending Review, the Levelling Up Fund will invest in infrastructure that impr...
Joe Palmer Published: 11/03/21
Lloyd Bank Foundation Opens for Applications with ...
Small and local charities in England and Wales that are helping people overcome complex social issue...
Joe Palmer Published: 11/03/21
Check if your business is eligible for the coronav...
The Closed Businesses Lockdown Payment (CBLP) supports businesses that have been required to close d...
Joe Palmer Published: 11/03/21
Check if you're eligible for the coronavirus Local...
The Local Restrictions Support Grants (LRSG (Closed) and LRSG (Closed) Addendum: Tier 4) support bus...
Joe Palmer Published: 11/03/21
Check if you're eligible for the coronavirus Local...
The Local Restrictions Support Grant (LRSG (Open)) supports businesses that have been severely impac...
Joe Palmer Published: 11/03/21
Check if your nightclub, dance hall or adult enter...
The Local Restrictions Support Grant (LRSG (Sector)) supports businesses that have been closed due t...
Joe Palmer Published: 11/03/21
Check if you're eligible for the coronavirus Addit...
The Additional Restrictions Grant (ARG) supports businesses that are not covered by other grant sche...
GOV UK Published: 10/03/21
Check if your business is eligible for a coronavir...
The Local Restrictions Support Grants (LRSG (Closed) Addendum) support businesses that have been req...
GOV UK Published: 10/03/21
Technology Developer Accelerator Programme
Helping to accelerate SME innovations to market.
Joe Palmer Published: 9/03/21
New UK Cyber Security Council to be official gover...
The government has set up a new independent body to boost career opportunities and professional stan...
Tim Burghes Published: 5/03/21
VAT on admission charges to attractions
Check which attractions are eligible for the temporary reduced rate of VAT from 15 July 2020.
HMRC Published: 4/03/21
Updates to tax charges when a person is no longer ...
This tax information and impact note is about the tax charge arising when a person is ineligible for...
Joe Palmer Published: 4/03/21
Recovery Loan Scheme
A new loan scheme to support access to finance for UK business as they grow and recover from the dis...
Joe Palmer Published: 4/03/21
Advance Insurance Agencies acquired
Jensten Group to take over offices.
Lorne Barling Published: 4/03/21
Swindon packaging company sold
GWP acquired by Scottish group.
Lorne Barling Published: 4/03/21
Budget 2021
Business Support for a Post Pandemic Recovery
Tim Burghes Published: 3/03/21
British Science Week 2021
British Science Week celebrates individuals and organisations who champion Science, Technology, Engi...
Joe Palmer Published: 3/03/21
The Skills Toolkit
Free courses to help you learn new skills or get a new job.
Joe Palmer Published: 3/03/21
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Budget 2021: What you need to know
Measures announced by Chancellor Rishi Sunak in the Budget.
Tim Burghes Published: 3/03/21
VAT Deferral New Payment Scheme
online service opens.
Joe Palmer Published: 2/03/21
GWP acts to allay packaging shortages
E-commerce creating strong demand.
Lorne Barling Published: 26/02/21
Nationwide apprenticeships begin
Linked with new Institute of Technology.
Lorne Barling Published: 26/02/21
Siemens warns on ageing equipment
Older electrical systems pose risks.
Lorne Barling Published: 26/02/21
Carry out international road haulage
What UK goods vehicle operators need to do to carry out international road haulage.
User Not Found Published: 26/02/21
Excalibur offers guide to recovery
Businesses urged to make plans.
Lorne Barling Published: 26/02/21
Zurich profits hit by COVID-19
73 per cent lower than previous years.
Lorne Barling Published: 26/02/21
Recycling Technologies in £1.2m project
Joint funding with universities.
Lorne Barling Published: 26/02/21
Renesas to acquire Dialog Semiconductor
Paying €4.9bn for Swindon and Reading company.
Lorne Barling Published: 26/02/21
How does a company win a Blue Peter Award?
We speak to the fabulous Green Machine about their recent award
Tim Burghes Published: 24/02/21
Women in Global E-Commerce Event
Want to learn how to boost your online business from some of the most successful women in global eCo...
Lorne Barling Published: 23/02/21
Clark Holt acts on client sale
Leading customer survey company.
Lorne Barling Published: 23/02/21
Swindon less reliant on furloughs
Town has lower take up than most.
Lorne Barling Published: 23/02/21
Fairford Air Tattoo cancelled
'Too risky' say organisers.
Lorne Barling Published: 23/02/21
COVID-19 Response - Spring 2021
The government has published the ‘COVID-19 Response - Spring 2021’, setting out the roadmap out of t...
Tim Burghes Published: 22/02/21
Targeted COVID-19 rapid community testing to get u...
Tim Burghes Published: 18/02/21
Government announces £20 million SME Brexit Suppor...
The £20 million SME Brexit Support Fund will help small businesses with changes to trade rules with ...
Tim Burghes Published: 15/02/21
Grants to help small and medium-sized businesses n...
The SME Brexit Support Fund could give you up to £2,000 to help with training or professional advice...
Joe Palmer Published: 12/02/21
Wasdell to appeal on science park plan
Challenge to council refusal decision.
Lorne Barling Published: 11/02/21
Siemens wins 'net zero carbon' role
Assisting UK entities achieve goals.
Lorne Barling Published: 11/02/21
Government boost to rapid workplace testing
New government drive to increase workplace testing in sectors open during lockdown, to detect corona...
Joe Palmer Published: 11/02/21
Firms Flock to Stonehenge Road Project
More than 150 companies have now signed up to be a part of Highways England’s A303 Amesbury to Berwi...
Laurence Kilgannon Published: 10/02/21
Apprenticeship Week in the South West and Oxfordsh...
Please find below an update on the additional support available from the National Careers Service in...
Joe Palmer Published: 10/02/21
Johnson Matthey in the Formula E deal
New technology for electric cars.
Lorne Barling Published: 9/02/21
Davenport stepping down at Good Energy
New leader for the company sought.
Lorne Barling Published: 9/02/21
Chippenham letting completed
Ambulance Service takes new premises in Chippenham.
Lorne Barling Published: 9/02/21
Avon Rubber reports good trading
Progress with US customers.
Lorne Barling Published: 9/02/21
Purpol Marketing wins US award
Remote digital marketing internships.
Lorne Barling Published: 9/02/21
SW business confidence falls
Lloyds report says companies hit badly.
Lorne Barling Published: 9/02/21
Apprenticeship Support & Knowledge for Schools and...
Amazing Apprenticeships is the approved communication channel, commissioned by the National Apprenti...
Joe Palmer Published: 9/02/21
National Apprenticeship Week 2021 begins!
National Apprenticeship Week 2021 is taking place this week from 8 to 14 February 2021.
Joe Palmer Published: 8/02/21
Calne web design company to expand
Black Nova Designs moves to new premises.
Lorne Barling Published: 29/01/21
Over 100 jobs created at Wasdell following Contrac...
Wasdell has created more than 100 jobs since November in order to fulfil new contracts for products ...
Stephen Farrell Published: 29/01/21
Knorr-Bremse wins top climate-change rating
Committed to improving its measures.
Lorne Barling Published: 28/01/21
T Level funding for New College
New funding for technical qualification courses.
Lorne Barling Published: 28/01/21
Speedy opens new Swindon centre
Tools and equipment firm expands into Swindon.
Lorne Barling Published: 28/01/21
WH Smith sees Christmas upturn
Better performance welcomed after the pandemic.
Lorne Barling Published: 28/01/21
Talking Point: Business Ethics
The Swindon and Wiltshire Growth Hub is delighted to be hosting a panel discussion around the import...
Paula Harsley Published: 26/01/21
'Green' hydrogen investment in Swindon
Technology developed by Johnson Matthey.
Lorne Barling Published: 26/01/21
Filmmaking plans for Wroughton hangar
Dignus Films seeks to create sound stage.
Lorne Barling Published: 26/01/21
Council joins forces with HSE to crack down on bus...
Swindon Borough Council is working with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to contact 6000 busine...
Joe Palmer Published: 26/01/21
New Round of Culture Recovery Fund Grants Programm...
Funding is available for cultural organisations in England as they recover from the impact of the co...
Joe Palmer Published: 25/01/21
New COVID Support Grants for UK Theatre Workers
Financial support is available for freelance professional theatre workers who are struggling financi...
Joe Palmer Published: 25/01/21
Geovation Accelerator Supporting Technology Innova...
These awards recognise outstanding climate solutions projects in the UK and the developing world.
Joe Palmer Published: 25/01/21
Launch of 2021 Ashden Awards for Climate Solutions
These awards recognise outstanding climate solutions projects in the UK and the developing world.
Joe Palmer Published: 25/01/21
New £100m Fund to Replace Erasmus+ Scheme for UK S...
A new £100 million scheme for students to study and do work placements across the world will replace...
Joe Palmer Published: 25/01/21
Culture Recovery Fund for Independent Cinemas - Ro...
Independent cinemas in England whose businesses have been interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic can a...
Joe Palmer Published: 25/01/21
JPIAMR Launches Call for One Health interventions ...
Funding for joint projects to understand the impact of interventions on the development and transmis...
Joe Palmer Published: 25/01/21
Comic Relief and Paul Hamlyn Foundation's Tech for...
New funding for up to 18 not-for-profit organisations based and working in the UK to test and develo...
Joe Palmer Published: 25/01/21
Clark Holt acts on Hollywood sale
Deluxe Media acquires Sundog Media Toolkit.
Lorne Barling Published: 20/01/21
EU Transition – Advice from Business Stakeholders
This article lists some of the latest commentary and advice from business representative bodies on t...
Jess David Published: 20/01/21
EU Transition – Actions for Businesses
A range of new advice and guidance is available from Government following the end of the EU transiti...
Jess David Published: 20/01/21
MAN Truck & Bus acquires HRVS Group
Five dealerships added to operations.
Lorne Barling Published: 19/01/21
Honda halts production for two days
Global supply delays blamed.
Lorne Barling Published: 19/01/21
Poor outlook for retail and office property
Swindon market reflects UK conditions.
Lorne Barling Published: 19/01/21
Swindon and Wiltshire Careers Hub Education Confer...
The Swindon and Wiltshire Careers Hub held a virtual Education Conference where the theme, “Developi...
Joe Palmer Published: 15/01/21
Honda faces second shutdown this year
Shortage of parts at Swindon factory.
Joe Palmer Published: 15/01/21
Nationwide to lead UK recovery group
To rebuild after Brexit and Covid-19.
Joe Palmer Published: 15/01/21
Self Assessment customers use online tax payment p...
Almost 25,000 Self Assessment customers have set up an online payment plan to manage their tax liabi...
Joe Palmer Published: 14/01/21
E-commerce 'to drive packaging growth'
Seen as primary focus for 2021.
Joe Palmer Published: 13/01/21
COVID-19 - Government support for businesses
Important news from Swindon Borough Council and urgent action required from you.
Joe Palmer Published: 13/01/21
The eCommerce Directive and the UK
What you need to do now that the eCommerce Directive no longer applies to the UK.
Joe Palmer Published: 11/01/21
New immigration system: what you need to know
The UK has introduced a points-based immigration system.
Joe Palmer Published: 11/01/21
EU Settlement Scheme
Documents detailing the EU Settlement Scheme, employer toolkit surrounding it as well as ID document...
Joe Palmer Published: 11/01/21
Healthcare Life Science Export Support
Healthcare Life Science companies within the Western Gateway region are being encouraged to take adv...
Jamie Shaw Published: 7/01/21
R&D Funding for Collaborative Projects to Boost Fo...
UK businesses and research organisations can apply for funding towards research and development proj...
Joe Palmer Published: 7/01/21
Culture Recovery Fund for Heritage - Round Two to ...
Organisations and businesses who own, manage or work with heritage in England will have three weeks ...
Joe Palmer Published: 7/01/21
New £100m Fund to Replace Erasmus+ Scheme for UK S...
A new £100 million scheme for students to study and do work placements across the world will replace...
Joe Palmer Published: 7/01/21
Find coronavirus financial support for your busine...
Use this business support finder to see what support is available for you and your business.
Joe Palmer Published: 6/01/21
Check if your business is eligible for a coronavir...
The Local Restrictions Support Grant (LRSG (Closed) Addendum) supports businesses that have been req...
Joe Palmer Published: 5/01/21
Self Assessment deadline: less than one month to g...
HMRC calls out for self-assessment customers to complete their tax return before the deadline on Jan...
Joe Palmer Published: 5/01/21
Chancellor Announces £4.6 Billion Business Lockdow...
A new financial package designed to support retail, hospitality and leisure sectors businesses and p...
Joe Palmer Published: 5/01/21
£25m for Salisbury and Trowbridge
Government funding to help high streets.
Lorne Barling Published: 5/01/21
Clark Holt acts on Oxford biotech sale
Absolute Antibody bought by US company.
Lorne Barling Published: 5/01/21
Campaign to save Swindon's Oasis
Council urged to take back ownership.
Lorne Barling Published: 5/01/21
Government funds to boost Swindon
Swindon will get £25m to fund railway station and town centre improvements.
Lorne Barling Published: 5/01/21
Chemring's profits increase by 31%
Strong order book for 2021 for Wiltshire-based Chemring.
Lorne Barling Published: 5/01/21
Siemens Mobility launches dual-fuel van
Chippenham company's hydrogen plans.
Joe Palmer Published: 5/01/21
Swindon and Wiltshire Growth Hub acts swiftly to g...
Swindon & Wiltshire Local Enterprise Partnership (SWLEP) has set up a new service to help local busi...
Tim Burghes Published: 5/01/21
Moving goods into, out of, or through Northern Ire...
What UK businesses can do now to get ready for 2021.
Joe Palmer Published: 5/01/21
Exporting goods from the UK post Brexit
How to move goods from the UK to international destinations, including the EU.
Joe Palmer Published: 5/01/21
Importing goods into the UK post Brexit
How to bring goods into the UK from any country, including how much tax and duty you’ll need to pay ...
Joe Palmer Published: 5/01/21
National lockdown: Stay at Home
Coronavirus cases are rising rapidly across the country. Find out what you can and cannot do.
Tim Burghes Published: 4/01/21
UK trade agreements with non-EU countries
Find out about the trade agreements the UK has concluded that are in effect and the progress of our ...
Joe Palmer Published: 4/01/21
Visit Europe from 1 January 2021
How the new Brexit rules and regulations will affect travel from 2021.
Joe Palmer Published: 4/01/21
Agreements reached between the United Kingdom of G...
The Trade and Cooperation Agreement and other agreements below are provided for information only. No...
Joe Palmer Published: 4/01/21
New plans set out to transform procurement, provid...
New plans to overhaul procurement rules, cutting red tape and making it easier for smaller businesse...
Joe Palmer Published: 4/01/21
Time is running out to get ready for end of Brexit...
An information note from HMRC, and a case study, from a Yeovil business - Pittards.
Joe Palmer Published: 4/01/21
Making a Christmas bubble with friends and family
Forming a 'Christmas Bubble' and the rules surrounding this on 25th December.
GOV UK Published: 21/12/20
Government launches consultations to crack down on...
Government unveils plans to combat fraud and give businesses confidence in who they are working with...
Joe Palmer Published: 18/12/20
Corporate transparency and register reform: implem...
We're seeking views on how to improve the quality and value of financial information available on th...
Joe Palmer Published: 18/12/20
Corporate transparency and register reform: powers...
We're seeking views on how to improve the quality and value of financial information available on th...
Joe Palmer Published: 18/12/20
Corporate transparency and register reform: improv...
We're seeking views on how to improve the quality and value of financial information available on th...
Joe Palmer Published: 18/12/20
UK and Switzerland sign new police co-operation ag...
The agreement will help UK-Swiss efforts to tackle cross-border crime.
Joe Palmer Published: 18/12/20
More than 137,000 people in UK receive first dose ...
The majority of the vaccines have been administered to the over-80s, care home workers and NHS staff...
Joe Palmer Published: 18/12/20
Record numbers start computer science degrees
Artificial intelligence courses more popular.
Joe Palmer Published: 18/12/20
Swindon scientists in key space project
Funding for climate monitoring project.
Joe Palmer Published: 18/12/20
Optimum takes on new recruits
Professional services firm expands
Joe Palmer Published: 18/12/20
WH Smith launches action plan
Journey to a Better Business.
Joe Palmer Published: 18/12/20
Tier 2: High alert
What you can and cannot do in an area in Tier 2 of local restrictions.
Joe Palmer Published: 16/12/20
Getting help with daily activities outside your ho...
If you need support while outside your home, this guide explains what you and the people helping you...
Joe Palmer Published: 16/12/20
Wincanton wins Dobbies contract
Addition to eCommerce portfolio.
Lorne Barling Published: 16/12/20
Knorr-Bremse wins major China contract
Braking and other systems for metro.
Lorne Barling Published: 16/12/20
New Additional Restrictions Grant scheme open for ...
Applications for the Additional Restrictions Grant scheme must be submitted by 5pm on Friday 18 Dece...
Wiltshire Council Published: 16/12/20
Check if you're eligible for the Christmas Support...
The Christmas Support Payment (CSP) supports wet-led pubs that have been severely impacted over the ...
GOV UK Published: 16/12/20
Draft carbon reduction strategy
Climate change is an issue that affects us all so Swindon Borough Council would like your feedback o...
Swindon Borough Council Published: 16/12/20
Energy white paper: Powering our net zero future
Energy white paper setting out how the UK will clean up its energy system and reach net zero emissio...
Joe Palmer Published: 15/12/20
COVID-19: guidance for households with possible co...
Stay at home guidance for households with possible coronavirus (COVID-19) infection.
Joe Palmer Published: 14/12/20
COVID-19: guidance for food businesses
Advice for food businesses in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in the UK.
Joe Palmer Published: 14/12/20
Coronavirus (COVID-19): jobs that qualify for trav...
Jobs that qualify for exemptions from self-isolation or passenger locator form requirements.
Joe Palmer Published: 14/12/20
Swindon businesses get Covid letter
Council reminder on safety measures.
Lorne Barling Published: 10/12/20
Honda pauses Swindon production
Parts delayed by docks problems.
Lorne Barling Published: 10/12/20
Businesses urged to get involved in major A303 Sto...
Highways England wants smaller companies to play their part in the A303 Stonehenge upgrade.
Joe Palmer Published: 10/12/20
The South West Expo (Swindon) returns Virtually on...
The South West Virtual Business Expo (Swindon) is back!
Great British Expos Published: 10/12/20
Business evictions ban extended until March
Business owners affected by the pandemic will be protected from eviction until the end of March 2021...
Joe Palmer Published: 9/12/20
Vectura signs US licence deal
Boost for Wiltshire medical company.
Lorne Barling Published: 9/12/20
Render Media to help boost exports
Showcasing through augmented reality.
Lorne Barling Published: 9/12/20
New ‘Internationalisation Fund’ Grant
Match-funding of between £1,000 and £9,000 is available as a grant to ‘Small & Medium sized Enterpri...
Phil Clement Published: 8/12/20
Little help on digital skills, says BCS
Life online during pandemic not supported.
Lorne Barling Published: 8/12/20
Use less energy, says Good Energy
Campaign said to be a UK first.
Joe Palmer Published: 8/12/20
Working safely during coronavirus (COVID-19)
Find out how to make your workplace COVID-secure.
Joe Palmer Published: 4/12/20
12 top tips for staying safe at home this Christma...
With just Christmas just around the corner, Dorset & Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Service has released so...
Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service Published: 3/12/20
Companies House issue ‘don’t leave it until the la...
Company directors and accountants urged to file earlier than usual and online.
Joe Palmer Published: 3/12/20
Invitation to join new green apprenticeships advis...
Help support the UK to achieve net-zero carbon emissions.
Joe Palmer Published: 2/12/20
#WiltshireTogether Champions and Wiltshire Police ...
As the county heads towards new Tier 2 restrictions on 2 December, Wiltshire Council's new #Wiltshir...
Tim Burghes Published: 2/12/20
Business Rates Multiplier to be Frozen in 2021/22
ACS welcomed the freezing of the business rates multiplier in 2021/22.
Joe Palmer Published: 1/12/20
Current Funding Opportunities from Innovate UK
Current Funding Opportunities from Innovate UK, the home of grants, investments and support for the ...
Joe Palmer Published: 1/12/20
Government unveils path to sustainable farming fro...
Roadmap to better, fairer farming system published today.
Joe Palmer Published: 1/12/20
Apply for a coronavirus Bounce Back Loan
The Bounce Back Loan Scheme (BBLS) enables smaller businesses to access finance more quickly during ...
Joe Palmer Published: 1/12/20
Apply for the Coronavirus Business Interruption Lo...
The Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) provides financial support to smaller busi...
Joe Palmer Published: 1/12/20
Apply for the Coronavirus Large Business Interrupt...
The Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CLBILS) provides financial support to large...
Joe Palmer Published: 1/12/20
The Government Economic Service Degree Apprentices...
Applications are opening soon!
Amazing Apprenticeships Published: 1/12/20
Rockhopper takes Salisbury offices
Oil and gas company moves out of London.
Lorne Barling Published: 30/11/20
£500,000 award for Pinweld
Advance in plastics technology.
Lorne Barling Published: 30/11/20
Swindon Council company in power deal
Links with energy storage company.
Lorne Barling Published: 30/11/20
Women’s jobs revolution at Zurich
Flexible offer boosts applications.
Lorne Barling Published: 30/11/20
Boost for high street as Jenrick extends opening h...
Retailers will be able to extend their daily opening hours from Monday to Saturday in the run up to ...
Joe Palmer Published: 30/11/20
European Hydrogen Week Success
European Hydrogen Week and SWLEP's involvement surrounding hydrogen.
Dragana Houston Published: 30/11/20
COVID-19 Winter Plan
The government's plan for managing COVID-19 through the winter.
Joe Palmer Published: 30/11/20
Local restriction tiers: what you need to know
Sets out the local restriction tier system that will be in place from Wednesday 2 December, includin...
Joe Palmer Published: 26/11/20
IUK Launches Grants for New Manufacturing Hubs
UK businesses and research organisations can apply for funding to set up and run a smart factory inn...
Tim Burghes Published: 24/11/20
Kickstart Scheme employer resources
If you've been offered Kickstart Scheme funding, you can use these resources to show your support fo...
Joe Palmer Published: 23/11/20
Local inventor creates world changing technology
Innovate UK have approved a grant application from Pinweld and The Welding Institute (TWI), Rainbow ...
Naturally Social Published: 23/11/20
Haines Watts acquires Nickson & Co
Expands accountancy services.
Lorne Barling Published: 20/11/20
Wadworth sells 21 of its pubs
Purchaser is Liberation Group.
Lorne Barling Published: 20/11/20
New film shows importance of ventilation to reduce...
Significant grant funding for businesses to be delivered via local authorities across England.
Joe Palmer Published: 19/11/20
Businesses in England to receive £2.2 billion to s...
Significant grant funding for businesses to be delivered via local authorities across England.
Joe Palmer Published: 19/11/20
Check if you can claim for your employees' wages t...
Find out if you’re eligible and how much you can claim to cover wages for employees on temporary lea...
Joe Palmer Published: 19/11/20
Enabling safe and effective volunteering during co...
This guidance aims to help organisations and groups understand how to safely and effectively involve...
Joe Palmer Published: 19/11/20
Check, Change, Go - Prepare your business for the ...
Tim Burghes Published: 19/11/20
EU Exit Transition period: letter to the metals an...
Letter from the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, Alok Sharma, to the...
Tim Burghes Published: 19/11/20
EU Exit Transition period: letter to the chemicals...
Letter from the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, Alok Sharma, to the...
Tim Burghes Published: 19/11/20
EU Exit Transition period: letter to the life scie...
Letter from the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, Alok Sharma, to the...
Tim Burghes Published: 19/11/20
EU Exit Transition period: letter to the tourism a...
Letter from the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, Alok Sharma, to the...
Tim Burghes Published: 19/11/20
EU Exit Transition period: letter to the consumer ...
Letter from the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, Alok Sharma, to the...
Tim Burghes Published: 19/11/20
EU Exit Transition period: letter to the agri-food...
Letter from the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, Alok Sharma, to the...
Tim Burghes Published: 19/11/20
EU Exit Transition period: letter to the retail se...
Letter from the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, Alok Sharma, to the...
Tim Burghes Published: 19/11/20
EU Exit Transition period: letter to the advanced ...
Letter from the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, Alok Sharma, to the...
Tim Burghes Published: 19/11/20
EU Exit Transition period: letter to the construct...
Letter from the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, Alok Sharma, to the...
Tim Burghes Published: 19/11/20
EU Exit Transition period: letter to the professio...
Letter from the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, Alok Sharma, to the...
Tim Burghes Published: 19/11/20
EU Exit Transition period: letter to businesses
Letter from the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, Alok Sharma, to bus...
Tim Burghes Published: 19/11/20
The ten point plan for a green industrial revoluti...
The ten point plan sets out the approach government will take to build back better, support green jo...
Tim Burghes Published: 19/11/20
Coronavirus: driver and rider trainer guidance
Guidance for driving instuctors and motorcycle trainers about the restart of driver and rider traini...
Joe Palmer Published: 18/11/20
Union connectivity review: call for evidence
Invites responses to an independent review, led by Sir Peter Hendy, on how transport can support eco...
Joe Palmer Published: 18/11/20
Personal protective equipment (PPE): local contact...
A list of local contacts for care providers who are not on the PPE portal. Providers can get PPE thr...
Joe Palmer Published: 18/11/20
Royal Mail to collect COVID-19 test kits 7 days a ...
Royal Mail is introducing a weekend extension for some priority postboxes from 21 November.
Joe Palmer Published: 18/11/20
COVID-19: Guidance for the safe use of multi-purpo...
Guidance for those managing community centres, village halls and other community facilities on safel...
Joe Palmer Published: 18/11/20
COVID Support Force: the MOD’s continued contribut...
Military personnel are supporting public services across the UK to assist with the response to COVID...
Joe Palmer Published: 18/11/20
Self Assessment customers warned about scammers po...
Self Assessment customers should be alert to criminals claiming to be from HM Revenue and Customs (H...
Joe Palmer Published: 18/11/20
Residents invited to shape Salisbury River Park pr...
Salisbury River Park discussions begin.
Joe Palmer Published: 18/11/20
New Office for Investment to drive foreign investm...
The newly launched Office for Investment will connect public and private sector expertise while ensu...
Tim Burghes Published: 18/11/20
WH Smith reports £280m annual loss
But trends improving in 'challenging year'.
Lorne Barling Published: 18/11/20
College Court sold for £1.2m
Swindon town centre property sold.
Lorne Barling Published: 18/11/20
PM outlines his Ten Point Plan for a Green Industr...
Prime Minister Boris Johnson outlines his Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution for 250,0...
Tim Burghes Published: 18/11/20
IUK Announces Development of the Digital Security ...
UK-registered SMEs can apply for funding to support projects investigating requirements for digital ...
Tim Burghes Published: 17/11/20
Deadline Confirmed for 2020 Energy Globe Awards
The global awards acknowledge and reward large and small projects addressing climate change.
Tim Burghes Published: 17/11/20
New Local Restrictions Support Grant scheme from W...
Wiltshire Council has launched its Local Restrictions Support Grant scheme after receiving over £7 m...
Tim Burghes Published: 16/11/20
Secrets of Successful Sales: Growth Hub's new webi...
Join us for our next Growth Hub webinar mini series with Alison Edgar!
Joe Palmer Published: 15/11/20
Pandemic Pricing: A pre-look at our new Secrets of...
Alison Edgar talks us through pandemic pricing in the lead up to our new Growth Hub mini-series.
Joe Palmer Published: 13/11/20
Avian influenza (bird flu) national prevention zon...
An Avian Influenza Prevention Zone has been declared across England, Scotland and Wales.
Tim Burghes Published: 13/11/20
Bakkavor Desserts recruiting
Devizes company had 90 job places.
Joe Palmer Published: 13/11/20
Excalibur wins Vodafone award
Named Regional Partner of the Year
Joe Palmer Published: 13/11/20
Action Learning programme for women in business ac...
Action learning programme for women leading SME's and not-for-profit businesses across Swindon and W...
Brea Lane Published: 12/11/20
Government gives us the green light to A303 Stoneh...
The Secretary of State for Transport Grant Shapps has approved our Development Consent Order (DCO) a...
Joe Palmer Published: 12/11/20
Wiltshire's 'most dynamic' companies
Local businesses in LSE listing.
Lorne Barling Published: 11/11/20
Major new orders for Chemring
Systems for Ministry of Defence.
Lorne Barling Published: 11/11/20
Apply for a coronavirus Bounce Back Loan
The Bounce Back Loan Scheme (BBLS) enables smaller businesses to access finance more quickly during ...
Joe Palmer Published: 10/11/20
GWP Group sales soar by £1m
Packaging company's rapid growth.
Lorne Barling Published: 10/11/20
Hydrogen deal with South Korea
Opportunities for Wiltshire companies
Lorne Barling Published: 10/11/20
A350 Melksham bypass
Wiltshire Council is currently exploring the potential case for a new bypass to take the A350 around...
Wilts Council Published: 10/11/20
Armed Forces Day Grant Scheme Accepting Applicatio...
The Ministry of Defence is providing funding to help organisations in the UK host an Armed Forces Da...
Tim Burghes Published: 5/11/20
Coronavirus (COVID-19): what to do if you’re emplo...
Guidance for people who are employed and cannot work due to coronavirus (COVID-19).
Tim Burghes Published: 5/11/20
Government extends Furlough to March and increases...
Workers across the United Kingdom will benefit from increased support with a five-month extension of...
Tim Burghes Published: 5/11/20
Working safely during coronavirus (COVID-19)
Find out how to make your workplace COVID-secure.
Tim Burghes Published: 5/11/20
People across Swindon and Wiltshire are being urge...
Wiltshire Police, Swindon Borough Council and Wiltshire Council are appealing to the public to take ...
Tim Burghes Published: 5/11/20
Self-Employment Income Support Scheme Grant Extens...
The Government is increasing its support to the self-employed over the coming months, ensuring peopl...
Tim Burghes Published: 3/11/20
Furlough Scheme Extended and Further Economic Supp...
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has been extended for a month with employees receiving 80% of t...
Tim Burghes Published: 2/11/20
New National Restrictions from 5 November
Information on the new national restrictions, including what they mean for working from home and bus...
Tim Burghes Published: 2/11/20
Data, data everywhere
Tech Swindon’s Lucy Paine provides an overview on how to organise, manage and utilise the informatio...
Tim Burghes Published: 29/10/20
Launch of IUK's Future Plastic Packaging Solutions...
UK businesses, working alone or with academic institutions, charities, public sector organisations o...
Tim Burghes Published: 28/10/20
CityFibre breaks ground on Swindon’s Full Fibre ro...
Swindon is celebrating a major milestone in its digital transformation as work begins to extend its...
Tim Burghes Published: 28/10/20
Cabinet approves plans for Cultural Quarter in Swi...
Swindon Borough Council’s Cabinet has agreed plans to build a brand new Cultural Quarter in the town...
Tim Burghes Published: 28/10/20
Wincanton adds over 500,000 sq ft to its property ...
Wincanton has acquired over half a million square feet in property since the beginning of the Covid-...
Tim Burghes Published: 28/10/20
Zurich partners with University of Winchester to l...
Zurich partners with the University of Winchester to develop three-year data science degree apprenti...
Tim Burghes Published: 28/10/20
JM expands fuel cell component manufacturing opera...
Fuel cell component facility to power the next wave of zero emission vehicles.
Tim Burghes Published: 28/10/20
A303 Stonehenge contractors named
The winning contractors for the archaeology and preliminary works have been announced.
Tim Burghes Published: 27/10/20
AB Dynamics in vehicle “swarm test”
Working with VW, Audi and Porsche
Tim Burghes Published: 23/10/20
Recycling Technologies in major new project
Unilever to participate with Swindon firm
Tim Burghes Published: 23/10/20
Ready, steady, file: 100 days left to Self Assess
Self Assessment customers are reminded that there are just 100 days left to complete their tax retur...
Tim Burghes Published: 23/10/20
Plan for Jobs: Chancellor increases financial supp...
The government today announced it will significantly increase the generosity and reach of its winter...
Tim Burghes Published: 22/10/20
Conversion to create more housing
Swindon office block sale completed.
Lorne Barling Published: 21/10/20
Beard Group in eco-build deal
Beard Group to form partnership with Green Unit.
Lorne Barling Published: 20/10/20
TechSwindon Summit next month
Town to promote tech talent
Lorne Barling Published: 20/10/20
Wessex Water Recovery Fund
Grants are available to community organisations in the Wessex Water area in the south west of Englan...
Tim Burghes Published: 19/10/20
Swindon & Wiltshire Local Enterprise Partnership t...
The latest meeting of the Honda Taskforce (30 September) saw attendees discuss a wide range of new p...
Tim Burghes Published: 16/10/20
Government launches Export Growth Plan to help bus...
A package of measures to help businesses in England build back better following the pandemic has bee...
Tim Burghes Published: 16/10/20
Funding for Cultural Organisations Across the UK t...
Mid- to large-scale cultural organisations can apply for grants to restart important work, refresh a...
Tim Burghes Published: 15/10/20
Helping SMEs Innovate in Aerospace
Third IUK Competition Launched - Small and medium businesses, collaborating with others, can apply f...
Tim Burghes Published: 15/10/20
Vocational and technical qualification assessments...
Ofqual publishes regulatory arrangements on adapting vocational and technical qualifications and ass...
Ofqual Published: 15/10/20
Wiltshire named UK's Best Tourist Destination
Wiltshire has been named the UK's best tourist destination.
Joe Palmer Published: 15/10/20
Who changed the Customer Journey?
Paul Cooper from Local-iQ will be taking you through how you can stop wasting money by turning off t...
Joe Palmer Published: 14/10/20
Office of the Small Business Commissioner
Office of the Small Business Commissioner outlines how they can help small businesses.
Joe Palmer Published: 14/10/20
Solar power a step closer for Calne
A community scheme to increase the supply of renewable energy to Calne in Wiltshire is a step closer...
SWLEP Published: 12/10/20
Skills Support for the Workforce offer Level 2 Cer...
Enhance your employees’ skills, increase the competitiveness of your business and boost the local ec...
Tim Burghes Published: 9/10/20
Marketing in a Digital Age
How can you ensure that you are maximising your activity online?
Joe Palmer Published: 8/10/20
Serco outline new Certificate in Awareness of Ment...
Serco present their new Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health Problems level 2 course.
Joe Palmer Published: 8/10/20
Support for Honda workers discussed
Government Minister chairs Honda special task force meeting.
Lorne Barling Published: 8/10/20
Big Wiltshire companies form new group
Aim to develop manufacturing in the local area from the Swindon & Wiltshire Initiative Manufacturing...
Joe Palmer Published: 8/10/20
Self Assessment customers to benefit from enhanced...
HMRC has increased the threshold for paying tax liabilities to £30,000 for Self Assessment customers...
Joe Palmer Published: 8/10/20
Countryside Productivity Small Grants for England’...
Grants are being awarded to enable farmers in England to buy new farm equipment.
Joe Palmer Published: 7/10/20
Swindon Council in green energy deal
Solar site to provide offset power for Council.
Lorne Barling Published: 7/10/20
Recycling Technologies in new German link
Aims to recycle polystyrene products from Recycling Technologies and INEOS.
Lorne Barling Published: 7/10/20
New $93m contract for Avon Rubber
US Army places order for headgear with Avon Rubber.
Lorne Barling Published: 7/10/20
Warnings over storing employee data after H&M hit ...
HRreview asked professionals how employers can ensure they do not breach the General Data Protection...
Joe Palmer Published: 6/10/20
IUK Launches Fourth Round of Faraday Battery Chall...
Funding is available for business-led feasibility studies and research and development projects focu...
Joe Palmer Published: 6/10/20
The Prince's Countryside Fund Opens for Applicatio...
Revenue project funding to support the UK’s rural communities that are dealing with the impact of th...
Joe Palmer Published: 6/10/20
Green Alley Award Supports Europe's Eco-entreprene...
This business competition is intended to support, fund and promote green economy start-up companies ...
Joe Palmer Published: 6/10/20
UK Transition Business Webinars
Uk's new start, let's get going.
Joe Palmer Published: 5/10/20
AB Dynamics wins German contract
Systems can include tank controls.
Lorne Barling Published: 5/10/20
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme: step by step gui...
This guide explains the information that employers need to provide to claim for their employees’ wag...
Joe Palmer Published: 5/10/20
Local support for workers and supply chain is key ...
Latest Honda national task meeting outlines support for workers on site and through the supply chain...
Joe Palmer Published: 1/10/20
Funding boost to help healthcare suppliers improve...
Funding boost to help healthcare suppliers improve cyber security.
Joe Palmer Published: 30/09/20
New medical companies for Corsham
Supplying products against Covid-19 to support the local economy in Corsham.
Lorne Barling Published: 30/09/20
Top award for Quilter Financial Planning
Quilter Financial Planning take first place in FTAdviser's Top 100 list.
Lorne Barling Published: 30/09/20
Tourism and hospitality - can an ERDF Grant help y...
Grants are available to help local SMEs recover from the Covid-19 pandemic.
Sarah Bowen Published: 28/09/20
Survey on the potential reforms of Prompt Payment ...
Survey on the potential reforms of Prompt Payment Code.
Joe Palmer Published: 28/09/20
New legal duty to self-isolate comes into force to...
From today, people in England will be required by law to self-isolate if they test positive or are c...
Joe Palmer Published: 28/09/20
NHS COVID-19 app launching this week
Wiltshire Council urges the local community to download new NHS Covid-19 app.
Joe Palmer Published: 24/09/20
Launch of Festival UK Research and Development Pro...
Funding is available for teams from the UK’s Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics ...
Joe Palmer Published: 24/09/20
Government’s £40 million Green Recovery Challenge ...
A fund of up to £40 million that will create jobs in nature recovery and conservation opens today.
Joe Palmer Published: 24/09/20
BCS moves to Newbridge Square
Two new deals have been completed at Swindon's refurbished Newbridge Square.
Lorne Barling Published: 24/09/20
House lending falls sharply in Q2
House lending falls quickly but recovery is expected to follow.
Lorne Barling Published: 24/09/20
Government extends support to stop business evicti...
Commercial tenants will be protected from the risk of eviction until the end of 2020 helping busines...
Joe Palmer Published: 24/09/20
Sunak announces new 'Job Support Scheme'
Chancellor Rishi Sunak announces a new Job Support Scheme, starting in November
Joe Palmer Published: 24/09/20
Funding for Youth Volunteering Projects Related to...
Short application window opens for volunteering initiatives organised by young people in response to...
Joe Palmer Published: 23/09/20
Avon Rubber to buy US company for $130m
Team Wendy acquisition is 'an important development' in the strategic development of Avon Rubber.
Lorne Barling Published: 23/09/20
Avon wins new US defence contract
Avon Rubber expect first order to the US Department of Defense shortly.
Lorne Barling Published: 23/09/20
New contract won by Wincanton
eFulfilment solutions for Dwell contract won by Wiltshire-based Wincanton.
Joe Palmer Published: 23/09/20
Rule of six comes into effect to tackle coronaviru...
Rule applies across indoor and outdoor settings, with police able to disperse gatherings of over six...
Joe Palmer Published: 23/09/20
Extra funding for service charities as veterans’ s...
Today the Office for Veterans’ Affairs (OVA) and the MOD have announced that 100 UK Armed Forces cha...
Joe Palmer Published: 23/09/20
Coronavirus (COVID-19): What has changed – 22 Sept...
The government has today announced further national measures to address rising cases of coronavirus ...
Joe Palmer Published: 23/09/20
Want a Kickstart?
The Kickstart is a 6-month paid job with a local employer scheme and is funded by the Government. It...
Joe Palmer Published: 21/09/20
Network Rail regains control of Signal Point
Iconic building to be renovated for Network Rail.
Lorne Barling Published: 17/09/20
Swindon Council rejects science park plan
Wasdell warns it may relocate after science park plans fall through.
Joe Palmer Published: 17/09/20
Avon Protection wins major NATO order
Avon Protection win major NATO contract To supply FM50 mask systems.
Lorne Barling Published: 16/09/20
Water Research Centre sold to RSK
Cheshire company also buys subsidiary.
Lorne Barling Published: 16/09/20
Tribute to John Mortimer
SWLEP Board Member and Chair 2015 - 2020
Tim Burghes Published: 16/09/20
T Levels launch but classes not full
Colleges and schools have missed two-thirds of their T Level enrolment targets, with digital proving...
Billy Camden Published: 14/09/20
ERDF recovery grant open for applications from loc...
Swindon and Wiltshire Growth Hub announces the opening of the application window.
Tim Burghes Published: 14/09/20
Coronavirus (COVID-19): testing guidance for emplo...
Guidance for employers and third-party healthcare providers on the regulations and legal obligations...
Joe Palmer Published: 10/09/20
The importance of purpose and leadership
We, at the Growth Hub, will be running free webinars on the importance of purpose and leadership.
Tim Thurston Published: 10/09/20
Furloughing scheme to end soon
Companies advised to plan ahead to avoid problems in the near future.
Lorne Barling Published: 10/09/20
Kickstart Scheme
The Kickstart Scheme provides funding to employers to create job placements for 16 to 24 year olds.
Joe Palmer Published: 9/09/20
Funding award for community electric vehicle schem...
Local people in the Bradford-on-Avon area might soon be able to plug into a community-owned green ve...
Joe Palmer Published: 8/09/20
Applications for Apprenticeship Funding Now Open
Financial support is being provided to help employers in England hire new apprentices in a move desi...
Tim Burghes Published: 3/09/20
IUK's Sustainable Innovation Fund Round 3 Launches
Funding is available for UK businesses, research organisations and academia, for new projects focusi...
Tim Burghes Published: 3/09/20
Landmark Kickstart scheme opens
New £2 billion Kickstart scheme will create thousands of new jobs for young people.
Tim Burghes Published: 3/09/20
Government Announces £10m Green Distilleries Compe...
UK distilleries can access funding to cut emissions by switching to low carbon fuels such as hydroge...
Tim Burghes Published: 1/09/20
IUK Announces Women in Innovation Awards 2020-21
Innovation funding, coupled with tailored support, will be awarded to businesswomen in the UK who ha...
Tim Burghes Published: 1/09/20
Grants to Ameliorate COVID-19 Pinch Among UK Theat...
Financial support is available for freelance professional theatre workers who are struggling financi...
Tim Burghes Published: 1/09/20
Slow but steady job market recovery in Swindon and...
An analysis of Swindon and Wiltshire job postings, using Labour Insights data, showed improvements f...
Tim Burghes Published: 1/09/20
Government offers Council extra support to speed u...
Swindon has been given priority access to any additional support it needs from central Government to...
Tim Burghes Published: 1/09/20
Coronavirus - business support - Grants
The Government has announced a number of schemes to support businesses. Regular updates are being ma...
Joe Palmer Published: 28/08/20
Bath Spa University launches MentorMe
Mentoring a Bath Spa University student is a rewarding way of helping a talented individual bridge t...
Joe Palmer Published: 27/08/20
The Face of Business Inclusion in a Post COVID-19 ...
How the business world needs to and will change in a post Covid-19 world.
David Carmell Published: 25/08/20
Employees want to reskill and retrain to widen the...
Over half of workers want to reskill and retrain for a new line of work following COVID-19 and its i...
Joe Palmer Published: 25/08/20
Historic England Launches Grants for Programmes of...
One-off grants to support repair and restoration works at nationally important heritage attractions ...
Joe Palmer Published: 25/08/20
BAE Systems Swoops for Bristol Company
Defence, security and aerospace giant BAE Systems has snapped up a Bristol data science business.
Joe Palmer Published: 25/08/20
JLR upcycling aluminium to help cut CO2 emissions
Jaguar Land Rover is upcycling aluminium waste from drinks cans, bottle tops and end-of-life vehicle...
Joe Palmer Published: 24/08/20
Green Light for Hob-creating distribution building
Proposals to develop a new distribution centre on an existing business park in Swindon have received...
Joe Palmer Published: 24/08/20
Virtual Event Studio proves a success
Lockdown alternative to live events proven to work effectively and effciently.
Lorne Barling Published: 19/08/20
SsangYong Motors moving HQ to Swindon
Company to relocate from Luton.
Lorne Barling Published: 19/08/20
Chippenham to lose its Pizza Express restaurant as...
Chippenham Pizza Express is on the list of branches to be permanently closed as part of a major rest...
Joe Palmer Published: 19/08/20
Kalel Productions' new business series looking for...
Kalel Productions are producing a new Business Series where an industry leader invests into smaller ...
Joe Palmer Published: 19/08/20
JewelFund Re-opens for Aspiring Jewellers Worldwid...
Grants are available to support aspiring jewellers who are looking to start their business.
Joe Palmer Published: 18/08/20
Government Announces £10m Green Distilleries Compe...
UK distilleries can access funding to cut emissions by switching to low carbon fuels such as hydroge...
Joe Palmer Published: 18/08/20
Applications Open for Second Self-employed Support...
Self-employed people whose trade has been adversely affected by coronavirus can now apply for a seco...
Joe Palmer Published: 18/08/20
Getting help to apply for Universal Credit
Citizens Advice offer a free, confidential and independent service that can help you every step of t...
Joe Palmer Published: 18/08/20
New college Swindon and Swindon College announce m...
New College Swindon and Swindon College have announced their merger from Today, Monday 17th August.
Joe Palmer Published: 17/08/20
Community News
Culture Recovery Fund for Heritage Opens for Appli...
Funding to support organisations across the heritage ecosystem that were financially sustainable bef...
Joe Palmer Published: 10/08/20
Community News
COVID-19 support for organisations in Wiltshire
Wiltshire Council outlines new levels of support for local businesses.
Joe Palmer Published: 7/08/20
Early signs of job market recovery in Swindon and ...
Dragana Houston dives into the Swindon and Wiltshire job market to discover less signs of decline as...
Dragana Houston Published: 5/08/20
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Build and Innovate: Swindon and Wiltshire LEP secu...
Funding will develop new projects that will bring public and private sector investment over the next...
Tim Burghes Published: 4/08/20
Good Energy abandons plan for new HQ
Good Energy blames Covid-19 and effective home-working for the decision.
Lorne Barling Published: 4/08/20
Eat Out to Help Out launches today – with governme...
Diners across the UK will see their restaurant bills slashed by as much as 50% from today as the gov...
Joe Palmer Published: 3/08/20
£20 million nationally in new grants to boost reco...
£20 million new funding to help smaller businesses recover from the effects of the coronavirus pande...
Joe Palmer Published: 30/07/20
Get a discount with the Eat Out to Help Out Scheme
From 3 to 31 August, get a 50% discount when you eat in at restaurants that are registered with the ...
Joe Palmer Published: 28/07/20
SMEs 'now more optimistic' says report
Entrepreneurs 'ready to get moving' again after covid-19.
Lorne BArling Published: 24/07/20
Face coverings mandatory in shops, supermarkets, s...
Face coverings must be worn in additional enclosed public spaces from 24 July in England, as the gov...
Joe Palmer Published: 23/07/20
Business events and conferences given go ahead to ...
Business events and conferences will be permitted to resume from 1 October provided rates of infecti...
Joe Palmer Published: 22/07/20
GWP Protective wins NHS contract
GWP Protective has won a contract to assist in production of face visors for the NHS.
Lorne BArling Published: 21/07/20
Swindon voltage controls company merges
Swindon-based Fundamentals forms partnership with Australian firm.
Lorne Barling Published: 21/07/20
Nationwide lowers deposit requirement
Following temporary stamp duty holiday, Nationwide has dropped its deposit required from first-time ...
Lorne Barling Published: 21/07/20
Covid-19 antibody testing at Zurich
Company offers benefit to all employees
Lorne Barling Published: 21/07/20
Millions could be vaccinated against COVID-19 as U...
The UK has secured early access to 90 million doses of promising coronavirus vaccine candidates.
Joe Published: 20/07/20
Swindon Borough Council Coronavirus Business Suppo...
This Government-funded cash grant scheme aims to provide additional support to businesses, charities...
Joe Palmer Published: 14/07/20
Register your establishment for the Eat Out to Hel...
Find out how to register your restaurant or establishment for the Eat Out to Help Out Scheme.
Tim Burghes Published: 9/07/20
Thousands of business advisers to offer free servi...
Thousands of expert professional and business services advisers have signed up to offer free online ...
Tim Burghes Published: 9/07/20
Chancellor Announces £1.57 Billion for Arts, Cultu...
Museums, galleries, theatres, independent cinemas, heritage sites and music venues across the countr...
Tim Burghes Published: 8/07/20
£10m to Kickstart England's Small Tourism Firms
Funding will be allocated to each Local Growth Hub in England
Tim Burghes Published: 8/07/20
Summer Economic Update: A Plan for Jobs 2020
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, presented his ‘Plan for Jobs’ to Parliament on Wednesd...
Tim Burghes Published: 8/07/20
VisitWiltshire shares its research finding on the ...
Visit Wiltshire surveyed local businesses to measure the impacts of COVID-19
Tim Burghes Published: 8/07/20
Flagship business support programme launches in Sw...
£2.4m business support programme launches
Tim Burghes Published: 6/07/20
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How to Futureproof Your Business by Investing in P...
We at the Growth Hub have put together a guide to help you make the most of the training and skills ...
Amanda Peach x Joe Palmer Published: 1/07/20
Community News
Transformational Contract Win for Wincanton
Wincanton turn bid around to win Waitrose Contract to develop and operate the customer fulfillment c...
Laurence Kilgannon Published: 30/06/20
Extra funding for service charities as veterans’ s...
OVA and the MOD have announced that 100 Armed Forces charities will benefit from nearly £6m of extra...
Joe Palmer Published: 30/06/20
Government Enhances COVID-19 Future Fund to Benefi...
The Chancellor has expanded a fund for UK start-ups hit by the coronavirus crisis, ensuring those th...
Joe Palmer Published: 30/06/20
Community News
Presymptom Health wins funding
£200,000 invest into research to develop sepsis test.
Lorne Barling Published: 29/06/20
Community News
Government outlines support for pubs, cafes and re...
More pubs, restaurants and cafes will be able to serve customers outdoors in plans announced by the ...
Joe Palmer Published: 29/06/20
Applying for a moratorium under the Corporate Inso...
How to apply for breathing space to consider a rescue plan for your company, under measures to suppo...
Tim Burghes Published: 26/06/20
Working safely during coronavirus (COVID-19) - Vis...
Guidance for people who work in hotels and guest accommodation, indoor and outdoor attractions, and ...
Tim Burghes Published: 25/06/20
Prime Minister announces easing of lockdown restri...
New social distancing measures and the reopening of certain businesses.
Tim Burghes Published: 23/06/20
Western Gateway leaders welcome extended scope of ...
Increased train frequency between Bristol and Gloucester aims to boost local economies
Tim Burghes Published: 22/06/20
Green number plates and £12m zero-emission investm...
Green number plates have been announced for Zero-emission vehicles across the UK.
PSE Published: 22/06/20
Webinar Series | Smarter with IoT
These insightful weekly webinars begin on Thursday 25 June at 2pm and are now open for registration.
Joe Palmer Published: 22/06/20
Government provides further halt to business evict...
New code provides support to shops and local firms planning their future recovery with their landlor...
Joe Palmer Published: 22/06/20
Fund to support dairy farmers opens for applicatio...
The dairy response fund is now open for eligible farmers to apply for up to £10,000 of financial sup...
Tim Burghes Published: 19/06/20
The Young Innovators Awards 2020/21 are now open
Young people can apply for an award to make their business idea a reality. The Award includes a £5,0...
Tim Burghes Published: 18/06/20
Amazon to occupy major Swindon base
Amazon are believed to be the future occupants of a new building the size of six football pitches in...
Lorne Barling Published: 18/06/20
Swindon Borough Council Discretionary Grants Updat...
Firms in Swindon are now able to apply for the Discretionary Grant Fund
Tim Burghes Published: 18/06/20
DPD to create 6,000 Jobs and Invest £200m
DPD readies to upscale business in effort to be the leading parcel delivery company in the UK.
Jon Robinson Published: 18/06/20
Wincanton wins new Wickes contract
Home deliveries to Devon and Cornwall as part of plan to upscale the business.
Lorne Barling Published: 18/06/20
SWLEP is recruiting
Expansion of our Growth Hub service means we’re recruiting.
Tim Burghes Published: 17/06/20
Changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme will close on 31 October 2020. This article explains the detail...
Joe Palmer Published: 17/06/20
Community News
Melksham businessman saves lives at night
Melksham businessman is being thanked for his vital work during the coronavirus pandemic.
Matthew McLaughlin Published: 16/06/20
Swindon Small Business Discretionary Grant Fund
Swindon launches its Discretionary Grant Fund
Tim Burghes Published: 11/06/20
Thousands of high street shops, department stores ...
Shops in England selling non-essential goods will be able to reopen from Monday 15 June, the Busines...
Joe Palmer Published: 10/06/20
Digital Boost - on a mission to help small busines...
A Free Volunteering Platform Uniting Digital Experts With Leaders of Small Businesses and Charities
Tim Burghes Published: 10/06/20
Wiltshire Council's Discretionary Grant Scheme lau...
Guidance on Wiltshire Councils new fund is now available online.
Tim Burghes Published: 5/06/20
Community News
Back to Work with Chippenham Chamber of Commerce
Chippenham Chamber of Commerce is supporting local businesses with 3 online events.
Joe Palmer Published: 4/06/20
Funding for Creative Projects for Armed Forces Com...
One-off grants for projects supporting people from Armed Forces communities who are isolated as a re...
Joe Palmer Published: 4/06/20
IUK Launches Developing the UK's Low Carbon Automo...
Collaborative match funding is available for UK-developed late stage R&D to support low carbon propu...
Joe Palmer Published: 3/06/20
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Vodafone UK gives small businesses free broadband ...
Vodafone UK has announced that it will give small businesses six months of free unlimited broadband ...
James Manser Published: 2/06/20
Aster Group Passes Milestone for Second Consecutiv...
The level of construction provided almost 3,000 people with access to new affordable housing.
Laurence Kilgannon Published: 1/06/20
Stanley Security providing Covid-19 guidance
Opening offices and observing strict rules - how to adapt your business for reopening.
Lorne Barling Published: 1/06/20
Wadworth supporting tenants during crisis
Wadworth relaxes Rents and charges ended until end of lockdown.
Lorne Barling Published: 1/06/20
Funding boost for renewable school heating project
A community-led project which aims to heat six Nadder Valley schools entirely by renewable energy ha...
Joe Palmer Published: 28/05/20
Ancient village wins £14,000 green energy funding
The South West Energy Hub has awarded Oaksey Parish Council a £14,000 Rural Community Energy Fund gr...
Joe Palmer Published: 28/05/20
Guidance for Employers and Businesses surrounding ...
Guidance for employers and self-employed on the new NHS test and trace scheme.
Joe Palmer Published: 28/05/20
Government launches NHS Test and Trace service
The new NHS Test and Trace service will launch tomorrow (Thursday 28 May) across England, the govern...
Joe Palmer Published: 28/05/20
£50m funding for councils to safely reopen non-ess...
High Streets Minister Simon Clarke announced a £50m boost on May 26 for councils across the country ...
Joe Palmer Published: 28/05/20
Larger businesses to benefit from loans of up to £...
Government extends maximum loan size available through the Coronavirus Large Business Interruption L...
Joe Palmer Published: 27/05/20
Future Fund launched
The government’s £500 million Future Fund opened with innovative and high-growth British businesses ...
Joe Palmer Published: 27/05/20
The Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme i...
Employers with fewer than 250 employees can now claim for coronavirus-related Statutory Sick Pay (S...
Joe Palmer Published: 26/05/20
Innovate UK Announces COVID-19 Continuity Grants a...
Through this coronavirus business innovation support package, grants and loans are available for exi...
Tim Burghes Published: 22/05/20
Future Fund Opens to Support High Growth Businesse...
The Government's £500 million Future Fund is now open for applications, with innovative and high-gro...
Tim Burghes Published: 22/05/20
Government Launches £40m Clean Growth Fund for Gre...
A fund has been set up as a venture capital vehicle to accelerate early-stage green businesses in th...
Tim Burghes Published: 22/05/20
Announcement of National Innovation Centre for Rur...
New centre to help unlock potential of the UK’s rural economies
Tim Burghes Published: 19/05/20
Community News
Swindon's solar power increases
PPS reports 20% rise in generation of green energy compared to last year.
Lorne Barling Published: 15/05/20
Liz Truss kick-starts trade negotiations with Japa...
The UK is publishing its negotiating objectives for a free trade agreement with Japan.
Joe Palmer Published: 13/05/20
Chemring completes $17m US sale
Chemring's US subsidiary Chemring Ordance, Inc bought by Nammo Defence Systems inc.
Lorne Barling Published: 13/05/20
GWP Group assists with PPE work
1,000 visors to be donated out of new cross-county manufacturing partnership.
Lorne Barling Published: 13/05/20
New Free Business Advice Service during Covid-19
The Institute of Chartered Acccountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) has a UK-wide Business Advice S...
Joe Palmer Published: 12/05/20
Public advised to cover faces in enclosed spaces
The public is advised to consider wearing face coverings in enclosed public spaces such as shops, tr...
Joe Palmer Published: 12/05/20
New guidance launched to help get Brits safely bac...
Government publishes guidance for employers to help them get their businesses back up and running an...
Joe Palmer Published: 12/05/20
BCS supports use of coronavirus app
Privacy concerns must be addressed while using new coronavirus app.
Lorne Barling Published: 11/05/20
Multi-million pound investment at Wasdell
New packaging equipment to be acquired.
Lorne Barling Published: 11/05/20
NFU responds to government support package for dai...
A support package to help English dairy farmers hit by an economic storm caused by the Coronavirus p...
Mike Thomas Published: 7/05/20