Business zone levy "must not become a stealth tax"
5th July 2017
A Gloucester businessman says the city's new Business Improvement District (BID) must be kept completely independent of the city council.
First fall in UK productivity since 2015
5th July 2017
The Office of National Statistics (ONS) has said that the output of labour productivity in the UK has fallen by 0.5 per cent in the first quarter of this year.
Cheltenham Festival of Cycling announces first sponsor
5th July 2017
A Cotswold company is gearing up to become the first sponsor of Cheltenham’s first ever Festival of Cycling.
Company makes two new appointments
5th July 2017
A county waste management and secure shredding company has announced two new recruits.
Countryfile presenter opens five new agritech workspaces
5th July 2017
Over 100 visitors gathered to celebrate the official launch of the Farm491 Harnhill workspaces at the Royal Agricultural University (RAU).
Gloucester Samaritans want you to shush and listen
5th July 2017
A suicide prevention charity harnesses the power of listening in an awareness campaign in Gloucester.
Major car manufacturer will be the first to go all electric
5th July 2017
Volvo has announced that every car it builds in two years time will be electric powered.
COMPETITION: Win a luxury summer hamper courtesy of Punchline
5th July 2017
Kick start your summer with a fantastic hamper filled with everything you need for a picnic for two.
New centre helps inspire engineers of the future
5th July 2017
The community interest company, Cheltenham Science Group, has officially launched Gloucestershire's first hands-on science centre for children, families and schools.
Key county roundabout closed while road resurfaced
4th July 2017
A major county route is to be closed over several nights with diversions in place while road improvements take place.
Henson the pig helps boost children's charity
4th July 2017
The Pied Piper Appeal and two other well deserving causes are to benefit from the Royal Three Counties Henson Trail which has seen pig sculptures galore across the county.
Cost of new nuclear power plant continues to rise
4th July 2017
The cost of the new nuclear power plant at Hinkley Point C in Somerset has risen by £1.5 billion to £19.6 billion.
Massive expansion planned for fast food chain
4th July 2017
The sandwich shop group, Subway, intends to open a further 500 stores up to 2020, the BBC has reported.
Haulage firm helps TV show build a dream
4th July 2017
A county transport specialist has provided support for the popular BBC show, DIY-SOS: The Big Build.
Report calls for better support for self-employed - NEW COMMENT
4th July 2017
The Government is being urged to extend minimum wage legislation to protect the UK’s 4.8million self-employed workforce.
Trio of US artists to star in Gloucester’s Rhythm and Blues Festival
4th July 2017
The Gloucester Rhythm and Blues Festival returns on Saturday 22 July with more than 70 live performances for the nine-day celebration of the genre.
Business leaders gather to drive the M5 growth zone
4th July 2017
A special meeting has been called to discuss how business people can promote growth around Junction 9 of the M5 and the Tewkesbury area.
Glimpse into future of former prison site
3rd July 2017
This is how the former Gloucester Prison site could look if redevelopment plans get the go-ahead.
July roadworks round up
3rd July 2017
Motorists be warned- here is a list of this month’s major roadworks throughout Gloucestershire.
Engineering group sees rapid rise in worldwide enquiries
3rd July 2017
Versarien, the advanced engineering materials group, says global interest in its products is growing fast.
SuperGroup celebrates soaring sales
3rd July 2017
SuperGroup Plc, owner of the Superdry fashion clothing brand, has revealed strong end of year results for the 53 weeks to the end of April.
Does your business qualify for business rate relief?
3rd July 2017
Cotswold District Council is writing to local firms that may qualify for business rate relief under proposals first announced in the March Budget.
Workshops will highlight opportunities for European funding
3rd July 2017
GFirst LEP is hosting a series of workshops to look at the opportunities to win European funding for digital tech, export and low carbon innovation.
New safer trading scheme to help businesses
3rd July 2017
A trading standard scheme to support local businesses and protect customers has been launched in Gloucestershire.
Pizza Express losing a slice of the action?
3rd July 2017
It looks like Pizza Express has lost a slice of the action, with losses at the chain hitting £17 million before the departure of the company’s chief executive.
Massive road changes planned - what do you think?
30th June 2017
Businesses are being invited to have their say about a multi-million pound road improvement scheme aimed at removing one of Gloucestershire's most notorious congestion hotspots.
Welcome! New Ted Baker store in Gloucester Quays is open for business
30th June 2017
Global lifestyle brand Ted Baker was busy with enthusiastic shoppers at its new outlet store at Gloucester Quays following its eagerly-anticipated opening today.
Gloucestershire business leader wins prestigious award
30th June 2017
The managing director of Prima Dental Group has won a prestigious award in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the dental industry.
What's On: Cotswold Show returns with action-packed arena
30th June 2017
One of the county's most popular family events celebrating the great British countryside is taking over Cirencester Park this weekend.
Students complete ambitious renovation project
30th June 2017
A major house renovation project has been a big success for Construction and Building Services students from Gloucestershire College.
Should cigarette breaks go up in smoke?
30th June 2017
With an average of four smoking breaks per a working day, over 60% of office workers believe that these ‘unfair’.
Shops set to make way for housing
30th June 2017
Plans to build homes on the site of a former shopping centre in Cheltenham have been given the green light.
Businesses back plans to invest in city centre
30th June 2017
Proposals for a Gloucester Business Improvement District have won "overwhelming" support, it was announced today.
“We need more money in the pot so no school loses out”
30th June 2017
An MP has praised the work of schools in Cheltenham – but said they had been “significantly underfunded”.
Energy giant bids to get planning decision overturned
30th June 2017
Ecotricity has lodged an appeal after its plans to build a green gas plant were rejected.
Warning: Don’t be conned into buying ‘phantom goods’
30th June 2017
More and more people are being caught out by ‘phantom goods’ scams costing them an average of £1,100, Citizens Advice says.
Almost every penny in Council Tax is paid to local authority
30th June 2017
Cotswold District Council has achieved a Council Tax collection rate of virtually 100 per cent.
EG Carter & Co Ltd celebrate massive contract win
29th June 2017
A Gloucester construction company has been appointed to help build hundreds of new homes as part of a £1.5billion scheme.
Announcement made over deal to build more commercial properties
29th June 2017
A leading UK regeneration specialist has named the winner of a £1.6million building contract in Gloucestershire.
Hartpury's sporting sides win support from kit and footwear specialist
29th June 2017
Hartpury College students are set to benefit from a new partnership with XBlades Sports.
Safran celebrates new agreement with satellite pioneer
29th June 2017
The parent company of a major business in Gloucestershire has announced a deal with a multi-national aircraft, rocket and satellite manufacturer.
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