Press release AgoraStaff selected by Google for support in tackling the social care staffing crisis AgoraStaff, the first AI-powered health staffing marketplace created by social care professionals, has been selected by Google to take part in a showcase to support ‘gov tech’ companies in the sustainability and healthcare sectors. The Google-backed cohort comprises 30 startups operating at scale or at product ‘fit’ stage - 87 per cent of the group having already reached advanced levels of maturity. The teams work with Google, which begins in February and will focus on operational efficiency a By Fiona Scott • 2 min read
Press release A shopping centre in Wales has the best loos in the UK – it's official! A shopping centre in Wales – St David’s Dewi Sant in Cardiff – has been judged to have the best public ‘loos’ in the UK as winners of this year’s Loo of the Year Awards are announced (Weds Jan 14). Sixteen companies and individuals are flush with success today after receiving trophies at the annual awards which took place at the National Motorcycle Museum in Solihull. More than 1,500 businesses from across the UK entered the annual awards to have their ‘away-from home’ washrooms and toilet fac By Fiona Scott • 4 min read
Press release Wiltshire precious metals firm becomes first authorised partner of The Royal Mint in the South West Wiltshire-based precious metals specialist Gold Traders UK Ltd has been appointed an authorised partner of The Royal Mint, becoming the first business in the South West to achieve this status. The appointment enables Gold Traders UK Ltd to buy and sell bullion bars and coins directly from The Royal Mint, strengthening its position as a trusted UK dealer in physical precious metals. The business was founded 18 years ago by local entrepreneur Jon White, who is also known in Royal Wootton Bassett By Fiona Scott • 2 min read
Press release 2026: The year generations feel different A convergence of generational milestones in 2026 is set to reshape how people see themselves, relate to work and communicate across age groups, according to generational expert Alastair Greener, author of “Generationally Speaking: How To Bridge The Generation Gap and Communicate With Confidence”. He says the coming year represents a turning point not because of any single generation, but because so many are reaching defining life stages at once. At the centre of this shift is the moment the yo By Fiona Scott • 3 min read
Press release Engineering a happier life using the ‘lean’ methodology Author and ‘lean’ expert Michelle Leong who has adopted the principles of ‘lean’ into her everyday life, is designing an app to help others be ‘more lean’. Three years after the publication of her book “Being Lean: achieve a better quality of life at home, in health, travelling and at work”, she is developing a smart app to help people live a ‘lean life’. Being created in the UK, the smart Leanier app will learn about a user’s behaviour and suggest ways to be more efficient, save time, reduce By Fiona Scott • 3 min read
Press release Health and safety trends to look out for in 2026 With 2026 on the horizon, businesses across the UK need to be aware of trends in health and safety which may be relevant to their behaviour in the new year. Health and safety specialist Andrew Wilkinson of Wiltshire-based Secure Safety Solutions is warning company owners to be vigilant around issues which may become ratified in HSE law in the future. “In the world of health and safety we always have to be ready for changes and 2026 will be no exception. Legislation and safety standards evolve By Fiona Scott • 3 min read
Press release From vision to viewfinder: Designer expands skills behind the camera Experienced interior designer Elaine Deeks has expanded her creativity for clients by collaborating with Wiltshire-based professional photographer Barbara Leatham. Elaine, who lives near Salisbury, has become a student of “The Business Lens” a photography training programme for businesses, designed by Barbara, who has been a professional photographer for more than 30 years. Barbara started her photography career in the Royal Air Force and has continued in the profession. ‘The Business Lens” By Fiona Scott • 3 min read
Press release Care sector specialist partners with AI technology platform to tackle a communication crisis in social care Southwest-based social care consultancy practice Shreeve Care Services is partnering with call answering service Care Assist to support care providers to answer phone calls. “After two decades witnessing care providers struggle with overwhelming call volumes whilst families desperately seek information about loved ones, I’ve found a solution to one of the sector's most damaging yet overlooked problems: unanswered calls,” said Janet, who lives in Wiltshire. The scale of the crisis is staggering By Fiona Scott • 3 min read
Press release Recruitment business puts giving back at the heart of its work in 2025 A South West recruitment business is marking the end of 2025 by reflecting on a year of charitable giving, after linking its permanent recruitment placements with donations to charitable causes chosen by clients and candidates. Across the year, the team, based in Royal Wootton Bassett and working with many Swindon companies, have donated a total of £6,082.73 to charity. Throughout 2025, iRecruit4, founded by Ashlea Fisher, pledged a percentage of selected permanent recruitment fees to causes c By Fiona Scott • 3 min read
Press release Looking ahead to 2026, mindset coach reflects on the biggest challenges people faced in 2025 As the year comes to an end, Swindon mindset coach John Lewis is taking stock of the personal and professional challenges he has helped people face through 2025. He works with a wide range of clients, from people trying to feel more confident in their day-to-day lives to international athletes preparing for high-pressure competitions. Despite the variety, the same themes kept coming up across this year. John said many people arrived feeling stuck, unsure of their direction or battling long per By Fiona Scott • 3 min read
Press release Protecting business from the biggest tech threats in 2026 South West IT firm, Westspring IT are doing their due diligence when it comes to tackling the big issues their clients – and all businesses - will face for their technology in the new year. For WestSpring IT, 2025 has been a year of growth and development. Through expanding their team and client offerings, they have gained invaluable insight into what the future could hold for businesses in the new year. Emma Carter, chief executive of WestSpring IT has seen clients return because they provide By Fiona Scott • 2 min read
Press release Communication expert celebrates book launch at Oxford's Saïd Business School Generational communication expert, speaker and author Alastair Greener has marked the launch of his new book, Generationally Speaking – How to Bridge the Generation Gap and Communicate with Confidence, with an event at the Saïd Business School in Oxford. The launch took place recently and brought together 35 guests, including representatives from the Saïd Business School, the Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce and members of the press. The room included people from different age groups, which Al By Fiona Scott • 2 min read
