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More success for ‘Gloucestershire’s fastest growing business’

When it landed a major contract with a world-famous airline earlier this year we wondered out loud if it was Gloucestershire’s fastest-growing firm…

Aug 10 • The Raikes Journal

Why is this Gloucestershire IT firm in such demand?

We talk to the team shaping one of the region’s fastest-growing tech-support firms, and ask why the future looks very bright indeed.

Aug 7 • Andrew Merrell

An incredible demonstration of how a business can supercharge a community

If our new Prime Minister needed a real-life example of how a business can help “bring back hope” he need only look to Gloucestershire and the latest…

Aug 3 • The Raikes Journal

July 2026

British electric race car research centre planned for Gloucestershire. Or it was...

One of the UK’s most exciting car marque’s, founded by a Gloucestershire billionaire, has had plans to build the UK's research and development centre…

Jul 31 • The Raikes Journal

Cheltenham Racecourse owner triumphs despite handicaps

With attendance at Cheltenham Festival down and 13 races abandoned, was heavy last year for Jockey Club Racecourses, British horse racing’s largest…

Jul 27 • The Raikes Journal

Use it or lose it: Will the £550m marketplace for Gloucestershire close?

Despite the eye-watering prospect of its online market place delivering an extra £550m of spending with Gloucestershire businesses, and deals already…

Jul 24 • The Raikes Journal

Businesses seek to be heard amidst the political unrest

A round-up of stories below, all centring on the forthcoming devolution in Gloucestershire and the cost of political upheaval nationally, as businesses…

Jul 20 • The Raikes Journal

Multi-million pound investment will create jobs as manufacturer targets growth

This week it unveiled a £5m investment in its Gloucester factory that will create jobs and drive growth. We look closer at Premiere Kitchen’s plans, and…

Jul 17 • The Raikes Journal

Devolution decision for Gloucestershire: All local authorities to be dissolved

All councils in Gloucestershire will be dissolved and replaced with one single all-powerful unitary authority under devolution. We map out 'why?', what…

Jul 16

Royal recognition for Gloucestershire apprentices

Not everyone's failing to invest in young people. The Honourable Company of Gloucestershire Anne Cadbury Apprentice Awards celebrate those businesses…

Jul 14 • The Raikes Journal

Plan revealed to double job creation and boost Gloucestershire economy by £400m

Experts believe Gloucestershire’s Net zero target is not an unsurmountable challenge but an opportunity to transform the jobs market and deliver a £400…

Jul 10 • The Raikes Journal

New 'high-quality' boutique hotel planned for Gloucester

A property investor with a focus on Gloucestershire has revealed plans to open a “high-quality” luxury boutique hotel, part major plans that will…

Jul 6 • The Raikes Journal

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