Cotswold Journal | Business https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/business/ Cotswold Journal Business en-gb Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:50:52 +0000 Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:50:52 +0000 https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/rss/terms/ M6 toby.granville@newsquest.co.uk (Toby Granville) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/resources/images/sitelogoalt/?type=rsslogo Cotswold Journal | Business https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/business/ Royal Mail launches new Christmas stamps 60 years after festive tradition began https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/news/26692426.royal-mail-launches-nativity-christmas-stamps-2026/?ref=rss Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:01:00 +0000 40d22ee25bb64bf31ea78e7b1fce57d3 katie.collier@newsquest.co.uk | Katie Collier Major supermarket chain hires former Morrisons and Tesco boss https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/news/26696574.supermarket-chain-hired-former-morrisons-tesco-boss/?ref=rss Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:12:45 +0000 e639d860a4c02bd1635a1a7a5417a571 Charlotte.Albutt@newsquest.co.uk | Charlotte Albutt Government demands answers as Poundland owner rejects rescue offers amid Tesco talks https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/news/26696538.ministers-demand-poundland-owner-explain-rejected-bids/?ref=rss Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:57:07 +0000 78fa00e88d91fd6aefd86115ecd0eedb Charlotte.Albutt@newsquest.co.uk | Charlotte Albutt Award-winning hotel secures huge £10m deal months after reopening https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/news/26695790.award-winning-dumbleton-hall-secured-10million-deal/?ref=rss Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:00:00 +0000 202d94f4b6121c13e216dc86f7a08348 Charlotte.Albutt@newsquest.co.uk | Charlotte Albutt John Lewis Christmas advert divides fans with some saying it ‘missed the mark’ https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/news/26694720.john-lewis-2026-christmas-advert-gets-mixed-reactions/?ref=rss Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:47:53 +0000 37682d103c3180d16f25dd04ab609554 emilia.kettle@newsquest.co.uk | Emilia Kettle Royal Mail customers issued scam warning ahead of Christmas rush https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/news/26694633.royal-mail-customers-issued-scam-warning-ahead-christmas/?ref=rss Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:32:38 +0000 3f4c80b22becde832b24f3d171deb543 joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle Cadbury owner demands vegan chocolate firm removes ‘Snowballs’ from shelves https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/news/26694602.cadbury-owner-demands-vegan-chocolate-brand-remove-snowballs/?ref=rss Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:29:24 +0000 46b61902e396640eef64a5c5ffbf1f17 emilia.kettle@newsquest.co.uk | Emilia Kettle Cadbury owner demands vegan chocolate firm removes ‘Snowballs’ from shelves https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/26692917.cadbury-owner-demands-vegan-chocolate-brand-remove-snowballs/?ref=rss Tue, 03 Nov 2026 06:54:47 +0000 892066858cc4a18b884692db479f577e emilia.kettle@newsquest.co.uk | Emilia Kettle 'Leading' UK sports supplement brand falls into administration after 15 years https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/news/26690173.uk-supplements-brand-enters-administration-15-years/?ref=rss Mon, 02 Nov 2026 11:01:54 +0000 e60d34ee0d4d078aa91fd396c49c659c Carlo.Simone@newsquest.co.uk | Carlo Simone Former Worcestershire dessert factory goes up for sale for £2.5m https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/news/26692008.former-elisabeth-chef-factory-sale-2-5m/?ref=rss Mon, 02 Nov 2026 17:08:00 +0000 b68aa539379776b9830748e4417b4bd3 phil.wilkinson-jones@newsquest.co.uk | Phil Wilkinson-Jones Majority of Birmingham Airport workers face monthly passenger abuse https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/news/26690200.majority-birmingham-airport-staff-face-passenger-abuse/?ref=rss Mon, 02 Nov 2026 11:04:50 +0000 5bf98c37907d8a1a6b850025d1dc1185 daniel.kelly@newsquest.co.uk | Daniel Kelly Worcestershire based business honoured for commitment to sustainability https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/news/26685533.cotswolds-soap-firm-receives-kings-award-sustainability/?ref=rss Sun, 01 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000 5722245304f3ee26cbe0185876f3f88f daniel.kelly@newsquest.co.uk | Daniel Kelly Cotswolds soap start-up wins King’s Award for sustainability https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/news/26685098.cotswolds-soap-start-up-wins-kings-award-sustainability/?ref=rss Sat, 31 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000 863b21b810e4400afcfc29cecfd2701b ryan.smith@newsquest.co.uk | Ryan Smith 55ft Christmas tree and free Father Christmas experience coming to Cotswolds outlet https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/news/26681700.55ft-christmas-tree-headline-cotswolds-outlet-switch-on/?ref=rss Sat, 31 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000 04cf5a825b0c90afaf84cfd0dd043a7a jba@southwalesargus.co.uk | Jo Barnes Unique new cafe opens in Cotswolds with owners admitting it's a 'bonkers' idea https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/news/26681320.see-inside-unique-new-cafe-dinosaurs-cirencester/?ref=rss Sat, 31 Oct 2026 05:01:00 +0000 2647cdbfa9d13c9d982c6439b9719973 kate.jones@newsquest.co.uk | Kate Jones Crematorium in Worcestershire named the best in England https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/news/26669594.vale-crematorium-named-best-country-awards/?ref=rss Sat, 31 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000 f14d306a8590a5c22edc8be9a5892875 Charlotte.Albutt@newsquest.co.uk | Charlotte Albutt 'It has been so positive' as new independent business opens in Moreton https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/news/26680959.new-moreton-in-marsh-gallery-enjoys-strong-first-fortnight/?ref=rss Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000 ac81f3bcc7ad17e7a8b4ff82f744feee daniel.kelly@newsquest.co.uk | Daniel Kelly Morrisons axes high-tech shopping trolleys just 3 months after launching https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/news/26686660.morrisons-ends-ai-shopping-trolley-trial-three-months/?ref=rss Fri, 30 Oct 2026 22:12:38 +0000 0cd3fddd6a6f3d8ddccf406874f38e17 emilia.kettle@newsquest.co.uk | Emilia Kettle Major change heading to more than 230 Aldi stores as part of huge investment https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/news/26685277.major-change-heading-230-uk-aldi-stores/?ref=rss Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:34:16 +0000 75d3a0c04cc8d170de5054caf147e7fe emilia.kettle@newsquest.co.uk | Emilia Kettle UK sun-care company stocked in Morrisons collapses into administration after 27 years https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/news/26680522.uk-sun-care-company-falls-administration-27-years/?ref=rss Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:57:45 +0000 22f1e8df5500e117e2fff9fc40e40467 patrick.glover@newsquest.co.uk | Patrick Glover Pair behind Chipping Norton pub named Fuller’s first-ever Publicans of the Year https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/news/26679975.cotswold-pub-crowned-first-ever-publican-year-brewery/?ref=rss Thu, 29 Oct 2026 09:34:48 +0000 57921b02c7d91736f324fd1487169c45 kieran.williams@newsquest.co.uk | Kieran Williams New bar and bistro set to open in Moreton after 'unexpected bumps' https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/news/26676529.moretons-new-edit-bar-bistro-delays-opening-date/?ref=rss Thu, 29 Oct 2026 05:11:00 +0000 c9535a5b8e1707210f2c4436f15228e0 daniel.kelly@newsquest.co.uk | Daniel Kelly Shoppers react as Evesham Crafter's Companion store closes its doors https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/news/26674390.crafters-companion-evesham-store-closes-liquidation/?ref=rss Wed, 28 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000 e872fdeeff8ffc777fb93fc61fc4ed6d daniel.kelly@newsquest.co.uk | Daniel Kelly Colne Saddlery welcomes 1,400+ visitors and Olympian to new Cotswolds shop https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/news/26673037.colne-saddlery-welcomes-1-400-visitors-new-shop/?ref=rss Wed, 28 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000 2268168193721b651de11178a1d4325a daniel.kelly@newsquest.co.uk | Daniel Kelly Royal Mail reveals new stamps to mark Armistice Day and honour Armed Forces https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/news/26672388.royal-mail-reveals-six-stamps-honouring-armed-forces/?ref=rss Tue, 27 Oct 2026 08:34:21 +0000 5b2efdfb734212f031293e99e6dec287 emilia.kettle@newsquest.co.uk | Emilia Kettle Popular community restaurant responds after staff members axed https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/news/26672410.long-table-responds-staff-members-axed/?ref=rss Tue, 27 Oct 2026 08:42:44 +0000 b5accaed8c9af78b61b20d215ce3cead kate.jones@newsquest.co.uk | Kate Jones 54 jobs lost as UK construction company collapses into administration after 11 years https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/news/26669753.uk-construction-company-enters-administration-11-years/?ref=rss Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:39:32 +0000 d479bc752659a7d039bbb1bc3c5a7809 Macaully.Moffat@newsquest.co.uk | Macaully Moffat Cotswolds financial expert named a 'Good Egg' after more than 30 years https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/news/26670064.cotswolds-financial-expert-recognised-good-egg-award/?ref=rss Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:27:08 +0000 9ba1fceb545f15dc586520dbee77fb43 miranda.airey@newsquest.co.uk | Matty Airey Crafter's Companion future being 'carefully considered' after staff made redundant https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/news/26669787.sara-davies-firm-issues-update-entering-liquidation/?ref=rss Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:43:02 +0000 9e2977cd0f7480497c234de810d31208 amelia.anderson@newsquest.co.uk | Amelia Anderson Cotswolds' most sold cars revealed in new rankings https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/news/26670073.cotswolds-best-selling-cars-revealed-new-rankings/?ref=rss Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:28:54 +0000 ad584618dfde4f680cc743d1ed36cbbd larissa.hurt@newsquest.co.uk | Larissa Hurt UK frozen food company stocked in 1,000 stores collapses into liquidation and closes https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/news/26669687.uk-food-company-enters-liquidation-closes-13-years/?ref=rss Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:29:59 +0000 f31b08f17ad461536a567a7a40c6f7a4 patrick.glover@newsquest.co.uk | Patrick Glover All staff lose jobs as firm founded by Sara Davies enters liquidation https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/news/26665631.sara-davies-crafters-companion-enters-liquidation/?ref=rss Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:41:27 +0100 8510e33077cb11963c6de4c91994ffba patrick.gouldsbrough@newsquest.co.uk | Patrick Gouldsbrough Barclays to cut 5,000 jobs by end of 2026 as bank turns to AI https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/news/26660006.barclays-cut-5-000-jobs-year-bank-turns-ai/?ref=rss Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:46:01 +0100 b52215aa85217958d1e3cd0a8b80a435 joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle Christian Horner praises 'brave' daughter for help through F1 exit after tragedy https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/news/26659265.christian-horner-hails-brave-daughter-11-tragedy/?ref=rss Thu, 22 Oct 2026 08:15:37 +0100 f1061ada8150ec763e7b45c1648cca89 alexandra.carter@newsquest.co.uk | Alexandra Carter UK plumbing company offering 24/7 service collapses into administration after 9 years https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/news/26660017.uk-plumbing-company-falls-administration-9-years/?ref=rss Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:47:32 +0100 9b86e5f137bee6bf512767e2d6ec9a9a patrick.glover@newsquest.co.uk | Patrick Glover Major UK retailer's new crime-fighting trial slashes shop theft as rollout eyed https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/news/26655625.co-op-shop-theft-trial-cuts-crime-catches-offenders/?ref=rss Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:53:36 +0100 21e326a0e07b8cb7b865b266ad9f2900 Charlotte.Albutt@newsquest.co.uk | Charlotte Albutt McDonald's and Nando's back drive to get 100,000 young people into work https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/news/26645345.mcdonalds-nandos-back-bid-employ-100-000-young-people/?ref=rss Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:02:00 +0100 334e87452338051d169ea5b0623047fe joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle Housing association invests £38.9m in homes across two counties https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/news/26642249.two-rivers-housing-invests-38-9m-homes-glos-herefords/?ref=rss Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100 c47b41b290c3c7fdf9f7a707b8ed0ee2 Robert Welch wins top international design award https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/news/26645026.chipping-campden-robert-welch-wins-housewares-award/?ref=rss Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100 4a2633d02540d2036c5b953781db037a Malvern Hills welcomes first spa as luxury hotel unveils £400k retreat https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/news/26633879.cottage-wood-unveils-new-spa-malvern-hills/?ref=rss Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100 4a1bd659259fcd91200cbefbcb191f47 charlie.king@newsquest.co.uk | Charlie King Nursing home wins national award for end-of-life care https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/news/26639350.kingham-langston-nursing-home-wins-gsf-platinum-care-award/?ref=rss Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100 f104bde8bd095f40a8f06c19f3f5699c Richard Hammond, 56, in close to £4 million boost after court cases https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/news/26638181.richard-hammond-56-near-4m-boost-court-cases/?ref=rss Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:08:57 +0100 b89341d61099a25b197c704db1326eae matthew.evans2@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew J C Evans Tesco opens 28,000 Christmas jobs across UK with no CV needed https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/news/26636832.tesco-announce-plans-hire-28-000-extra-christmas-staff/?ref=rss Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100 67139b2b260cda0de406ba30f3181c04 joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle Luxury hotel to host Halloween floral workshop and afternoon tea https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/news/26637083.halloween-floral-workshop-tea-ellenborough-park/?ref=rss Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100 8fc3d93266ab7fd09683aeb5a7d0be6e Union calls for summit on Royal Mail after claims it is on 'brink of collapse' https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/news/26635458.union-claims-royal-mail-brink-collapse-amid-summit-calls/?ref=rss Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:44:25 +0100 310b51653c29123619b7c388ef0885c5 joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle Water bills set to fall by £240million next year – but households face a catch https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/news/26635438.water-bills-set-fall-240million---catch/?ref=rss Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:41:51 +0100 c6f04a748ee4a52aa1a561da9d15fb3a jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright Tesco opens 28,000 Christmas jobs across UK with no CV needed https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/26634759.tesco-announce-plans-hire-28-000-extra-christmas-staff/?ref=rss Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:01:01 +0100 6b8d3a2941329388cf7a4f1dcec4e4d8 joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle Aircraft maintenance firm serving major UK airports enters liquidation after 11 years https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/news/26631671.aircraft-maintenance-firm-serving-uk-airports-enters-liquidation/?ref=rss Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:45:22 +0100 5d2a53d9e427b9c9e0d9034134cb5b97 patrick.glover@newsquest.co.uk | Patrick Glover Over 1,000 jobs created as 110 old Beefeater, Brewers and Cookhouse sites to reopen https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/news/26627634.110-beefeater-brewers-fayre-cookhouse-sites-reopening/?ref=rss Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:15:27 +0100 9552bc29d6bf2187bd849af3bfa799a1 Macaully.Moffat@newsquest.co.uk | Macaully Moffat ‘We need beer duty to come down’ says British Beer and Pub chief executive https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/news/26618710.emma-mcclarkin-obe-british-beer-pub-association/?ref=rss Sun, 11 Oct 2026 06:04:00 +0100 500d147c81d2b93e202eb335350664f7 Katie Jarvis