Top 100: Profits up for tech firm that makes our cashless economy possible

If you have ever paid for something with your bank card or mobile phone you've probably used the technology made by a Gloucestershire business that's shaping the way the UK carries out transactions.

Dear Readers,

We hope you all had a great weekend.

Last week we ran three stories that all fared particularly well. A week ago today it was a piece looking at our ageing workforce and the problematic attitude we have towards those who are over 50.

You might think that all points towards ageism, but experts we spoke to said it also flagged the UK’s rather unhealthy relationship with investing in its staff throughout their careers. If we changed our attitudes to that, it seems there is a win-win for everyone, including increased productivity for businesses. You can read that here.

On Tuesday what started as a look at Gloucestershire Airport turned into a feature with a very big question mark over whether the planned sale of the operation would go ahead afterall. You can read that here.

And then on Friday we looked at the county’s reaction to the Government’s plans to increase housebuilding nationwide and how it might cope. You can read that here.

Today, we’ve decided to spare you the usual l…