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Navigating the 2026 Summer VAT reduction - Optimum Professional Services
21+ hour, 41+ min ago (856+ words) Wednesday July 1 2026 Swindon & Wiltshire News With summer here, how should businesses handle the government's Summer VAT reduction? Michael Blaken of Optimum Professional Services explains The Government's Great British Summer Savings scheme introduces a temporary tax reduction designed to lower costs…...
Olympics legend drives forward sporting charity in Bristol golf day
19+ hour, 16+ min ago (1100+ words) Wednesday July 1 2026 Swindon & Wiltshire News An Olympics rowing legend teamed up with West Country business professionals to ensure a fundraising drive for a sports charity in Bristol was oar-some. Gold medallist Greg Searle showed off his golfing skills when he…...
Breakfast cereal factory to get "66 million extension
21+ hour, 31+ min ago (280+ words) Wednesday July 1 2026 Swindon & Wiltshire News The manufacturer of well-known breakfast cereals including Shredded Wheat, Shreddies and Cheerios has been given the green light for a "66 million expansion of its Wiltshire factory. Wiltshire Council has approved a planning application from Cereal…...
Swindon gravy firm launches craft beer-inspired packaging
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (195+ words) Tuesday June 30 2026 Swindon & Wiltshire News A gravy manufacturer has launched its new range of stocks, sauces and marinades in eye-catching cans inspired by the craft beer industry. Swindon-based Potts has been cooking up a storm with its range of mall…...
Employees take charge at electrical firm
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (323+ words) Tuesday June 30 2026 Swindon & Wiltshire News A Swindon-based contractor specialising in electrical, fire & security, and renewables has become an Employee Owned Trust in its 21st year. Abbey Group Services offers a range of services, from commercial fit-outs including offices, shops, and restaurants…...
Topland Vintage scores hat trick at Reading Bridge House
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (661+ words) Tuesday June 30 2026 Swindon & Wiltshire News Privately-owned investment vehicle Topland Vintage Group has secured three lettings in quick succession at a landmark office building next to the River Thames in Reading. Property consultancy Vail Williams and joint agent Lambert Smith Hampton…...
Law firm Wansbroughs appoints new senior associate
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (287+ words) Monday June 29 2026 Swindon & Wiltshire News Estate planner and inheritance tax expert Sarah Giles has joined Wiltshire law firm Wansbroughs as a senior associate. Sarah joins the Devizes-based firm's private client team with more than 25 years' experience advising individuals and families…...
Swindon expo cancelled due to heatwave forecast
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (378+ words) Monday June 29 2026 Swindon & Wiltshire News Great British Expos has announced the postponement of next week's South West Expo in Swindon due to the extreme temperatures forecast for the region. The event, which was expected to welcome hundreds of business owners,…...
Senior promotion at accountancy firm Albert Goodman
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (304+ words) Monday June 29 2026 Swindon & Wiltshire News South West accountancy firm Albert Goodman has promoted Lizzie Walpole to audit partner, strengthening its senior leadership team within the firm's audit department. Having joined Albert Goodman in 2019, Lizzie steps up to partner level from…...
Generational communication expert sees international demand for workplace insights
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (377+ words) Monday June 29 2026 Swindon & Wiltshire News Generational communication expert Alastair Greener says organisations across Europe are increasingly looking for practical ways to manage multigenerational workforces, following a series of speaking engagements in Morocco, France and the UK. Alastair, of Generationally Speaking,…...