Stroud News and Journal | Business News https://www.stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/news/business_news/ Stroud News and Journal Business News en-gb Sun, 08 Nov 2026 16:34:10 +0000 Sun, 08 Nov 2026 16:34:10 +0000 https://www.stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/rss/terms/ M6 toby.granville@newsquest.co.uk (Toby Granville) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) https://www.stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/resources/images/sitelogoalt/?type=rsslogo Stroud News and Journal | Business News https://www.stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/news/business_news/ Full list of every Lloyds and Halifax bank branch closing down https://www.stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/26709347.full-list-every-lloyds-halifax-bank-closing/?ref=rss Sun, 08 Nov 2026 09:07:16 +0000 139ce661435b45fc4f1b4fc5150d7f25 emilia.kettle@newsquest.co.uk | Emilia Kettle UK delivery company closes down ahead of Christmas https://www.stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/news/26707258.uk-delivery-company-closes-ahead-christmas/?ref=rss Fri, 06 Nov 2026 15:54:47 +0000 290e08628ad0057dfbcde6e5762a9c4a matthew.simpson@newsquest.co.uk | Matt Simpson Nationwide savers set for a welcome boost from December – how much will you get? https://www.stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/26704361.nationwide-account-holders-set-boost---much-will-get/?ref=rss Fri, 06 Nov 2026 07:59:39 +0000 6a42396842e46863086e7366cc6594b0 jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright Company behind three well-known Cotswold hotels reveals plans for Stroud site https://www.stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/news/26702479.brakspear-buys-landmark-historic-stroud-hotel-cotswolds/?ref=rss Thu, 05 Nov 2026 13:43:07 +0000 6665f04d7e662240e0f733aae543de22 james.felton@newsquest.co.uk | James Felton Kellogg’s removes rice grains from Rice Krispies due to ‘changing weather’ https://www.stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/news/26700151.kelloggs-removes-rice-grains-rice-krispies-due-weather/?ref=rss Wed, 04 Nov 2026 17:08:36 +0000 0cec54ecd1cedb7dc857938004bbc61a digitalmedia@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk | PA News Agency Teenager tackles youth unemployment by launching her own business in Stroud https://www.stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/news/26693303.stonehouse-teen-creates-jobs-friends-new-business/?ref=rss Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:02:00 +0000 98abfd4e29595c205c66b5a08b9a9178 miranda.airey@newsquest.co.uk | Matty Airey Dog brand teams up with Painswick Rococo Garden for new accessories collection https://www.stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/news/26694709.dog-teams-painswick-rococo-garden-new-dog-range/?ref=rss Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000 12b8fdcc429d8c6470c8da031b363bd0 Michael.Ribbeck@newsquest.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck Rice Krispies and Coco Pops recipe change means some shoppers can no longer eat them https://www.stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/26696825.kelloggs-rice-krispies-no-longer-contains-rice-grains/?ref=rss Wed, 04 Nov 2026 06:38:45 +0000 14b319f7b098d157ace10d6cdc02a940 emilia.kettle@newsquest.co.uk | Emilia Kettle Richard Hammond's business set to close after 18 years as it enters liquidation https://www.stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/news/26695444.richard-hammonds-business-enters-liquidation-18-years/?ref=rss Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:51:59 +0000 0a56e118ca0a9c376068ef92d9116d8b patrick.glover@newsquest.co.uk | Patrick Glover Virgin Media O2 will cut thousands of UK jobs in £800m savings plan https://www.stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/26692980.virgin-media-o2-cut-thousands-uk-jobs-800m-plan/?ref=rss Tue, 03 Nov 2026 07:56:43 +0000 99af9851fd898ac8045a14d59e37cff6 joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle Tesco in talks to buy up to 150 Poundland stores as break-up looms, reports https://www.stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/26692931.tesco-held-talks-buy-150-poundland-stores/?ref=rss Tue, 03 Nov 2026 07:14:18 +0000 4868539526a51071fd2cb097ba1e7846 emilia.kettle@newsquest.co.uk | Emilia Kettle Heartbreak as closure date for popular Wetherspoons pub revealed https://www.stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/news/26692696.swindon-wetherspoons-pub-confirms-exact-date-closure/?ref=rss Mon, 02 Nov 2026 18:13:39 +0000 1f60da6e139640146d0d39e3bca03c40 sarah.dalton@newsquest.co.uk | Sarah Dalton Morrisons axes high-tech shopping trolleys just 3 months after launching https://www.stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/news/26687492.morrisons-ends-ai-shopping-trolley-trial-three-months/?ref=rss Sun, 01 Nov 2026 04:53:00 +0000 7bee973477f28bb8e5d07d2dd63e1e07 emilia.kettle@newsquest.co.uk | Emilia Kettle Heartfelt message issued as Stroud town centre shop shuts down https://www.stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/news/26684258.pdsa-stroud-town-centre-shut-saturday-october-31/?ref=rss Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:39:16 +0000 537fb199901504162553633a9f147eb5 james.felton@newsquest.co.uk | James Felton Full details revealed for exciting new business in Stroud town centre https://www.stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/news/26680173.details-revealed-new-business-stroud-town-centre/?ref=rss Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:06:00 +0000 6d6fe6642b63b28c992b1171b165c4ef james.felton@newsquest.co.uk | James Felton Postie reveals how to stop junk mail and it's not using 'no junk mail' sticker https://www.stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/news/26682878.postie-reveals-stop-junk-mail-royal-mail/?ref=rss Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:13:00 +0000 96a6218188f1df083e3174a4ba969611 amy.britton@newsquest.co.uk | Amy Britton Popular US chicken chain to open in Gloucestershire after brand's shock closure https://www.stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/news/26681332.popeyes-open-cheltenham-shock-taco-bell-closure/?ref=rss Thu, 29 Oct 2026 13:11:00 +0000 2252fb7ed18db7a98c0a0a44808df08e kate.jones@newsquest.co.uk | Kate Jones Poundland on brink of collapse as future of nine local stores uncertain https://www.stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/news/26680815.wiltshire-poundland-stores-facing-uncertain-future/?ref=rss Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:40:01 +0000 5131aff2935d4917617a3e35cdb6fe92 andrea.glennon@newsquest.co.uk | Andrea Glennon Major decision made on sale of £3 million Stroud hotel https://www.stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/news/26676345.major-update-future-stroud-hotel-put-sale/?ref=rss Thu, 29 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000 e3af7a24da9dc60a3b783df000740322 james.felton@newsquest.co.uk | James Felton Crackdown warning issued for high street near Stroud after reckless driving https://www.stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/news/26676977.crackdown-warning-issued-high-street-near-stroud/?ref=rss Thu, 29 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000 58e648af118932264ba0e8168e34cf50 james.felton@newsquest.co.uk | James Felton Gloucestershire firm issues new statement on redundancies https://www.stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/news/26674335.gloucestershire-firm-issues-new-statement-redundancies/?ref=rss Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:08:00 +0000 22823a2086f71343cc3124eb7bf908f6 james.felton@newsquest.co.uk | James Felton Royal Mail confirms extra deliveries and last posting dates for Christmas https://www.stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/news/26673418.royal-mail-confirms-extra-deliveries-christmas-last-posting-dates/?ref=rss Tue, 27 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0000 4fffedeee79610b6d21c83a48145c5a2 jamie.singleton@newsquest.co.uk | Jamie Singleton University of Gloucestershire announces event to boost business growth and skills https://www.stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/news/26671858.university-gloucestershire-host-free-business-event/?ref=rss Tue, 27 Oct 2026 05:14:00 +0000 92b8772be47331227a01ff96b1c07681 miranda.airey@newsquest.co.uk | Matty Airey New video game lets players dig up streets in Stroud and Cirencester https://www.stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/news/26669892.broadband-architect-game-features-stroud-cirencester/?ref=rss Tue, 27 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000 6d86561cf3c736c777694499526725b9 miranda.airey@newsquest.co.uk | Matty Airey Poundland could collapse as owners push for insolvency with jobs at risk https://www.stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/26674334.poundland-face-insolvency-jobs-stores-risk/?ref=rss Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:08:21 +0000 8711b8e0fe37e61f434fdd0f261d4121 emilia.kettle@newsquest.co.uk | Emilia Kettle Royal Mail reveals new stamps to mark Armistice Day and honour Armed Forces https://www.stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/26671742.royal-mail-reveals-six-stamps-honouring-armed-forces/?ref=rss Tue, 27 Oct 2026 00:01:00 +0000 eb65f257be8a43ef5cdf4f20b68622cb emilia.kettle@newsquest.co.uk | Emilia Kettle Popular Stroud community restaurant breaks silence after staff members axed https://www.stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/news/26671539.long-table-speaks-staff-members-axed/?ref=rss Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:21:00 +0000 b7027c2b62c124ab8992e4dc80b88b22 kate.jones@newsquest.co.uk | Kate Jones Veterans 'refused entry' to Wetherspoons for wearing Remembrance poppies https://www.stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/news/26670083.wetherspoons-refused-entry-veterans-wearing-remembrance-poppies/?ref=rss Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:02:00 +0000 6d81b86b9a60ef4e47d256cba2164e0b lydia.barnes@newsquest.co.uk | Lydia Barnes Stonehouse woman's six-stone weight loss earns national recognition https://www.stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/news/26664463.stonehouse-woman-reaches-slimming-world-semi-finals/?ref=rss Sun, 25 Oct 2026 05:30:00 +0000 d64f56f21d337f3a265085e416ef0e3d Crowds brave Storm Austen for 7p fish and chips at Designer Outlet Swindon https://www.stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/news/26664757.crowds-brave-storm-austen-7p-fish-chips-designer-outlet/?ref=rss Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:32:00 +0100 1883191e666dc6c55c080d764244c779 Taine.Lardner@newsquest.co.uk | Taine Lardner Closing date revealed for shop in latest blow to Stroud high street https://www.stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/news/26664947.pdsa-charity-shop-stroud-close-next-week/?ref=rss Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:57:56 +0100 d4586cfbeb33743a7d452c54655907ed james.felton@newsquest.co.uk | James Felton Spooky surprises and handmade treasures await at Stonehouse Alternative Market https://www.stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/news/26664250.halloween-market-coming-stonehouse-community-centre/?ref=rss Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:05:00 +0100 82c5c4b1c724323426a19fb388029952 miranda.airey@newsquest.co.uk | Matty Airey Royal Mail urges people to put four-word sign out ahead of Christmas https://www.stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/news/26662441.royal-mail-wants-four-word-sign-outside-homes-help-postmen/?ref=rss Fri, 23 Oct 2026 06:22:00 +0100 5e91d1521d945a0d3981e3c966cfe4dd sarah.dalton@newsquest.co.uk | Sarah Dalton Major Stroud town centre firm relocating to industrial park after 100 years https://www.stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/news/26661594.wsp-solicitors-relocate-stroud-almost-century/?ref=rss Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:07:52 +0100 4b5287620b350efb037eef68f1aeaa69 james.felton@newsquest.co.uk | James Felton Christian Horner praises 'brave' daughter for help through F1 exit after tragedy https://www.stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/news/26660376.christian-horner-hails-brave-daughter-11-tragedy/?ref=rss Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:37:17 +0100 a396a541e36667355060ed758edd035c alexandra.carter@newsquest.co.uk | Alexandra Carter Mystery illness inspires Nailsworth man, 50, to create his own supplement https://www.stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/news/26656384.nailsworth-man-launches-liv100-supplement-illness/?ref=rss Thu, 22 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100 31740e2de85ad3820942ecfc57ab4216 Aldi and Lidl face tough new competition rules: What this means for you https://www.stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/news/26662520.aldi-lidl-now-face-rules-supermarkets/?ref=rss Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:43:44 +0100 312d6476023662e8f93e30149d520443 emilia.kettle@newsquest.co.uk | Emilia Kettle Barclays to cut 5,000 jobs by end of 2026 as bank turns to AI https://www.stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/26659394.barclays-cut-5-000-jobs-year-bank-turns-ai/?ref=rss Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:06:20 +0100 87168cb204b4a31ff1b0ccb95a936cf1 joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle New eatery on way at Stroud unit which housed Chinese and chippy https://www.stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/news/26657644.new-eatery-former-chinese-chippy-stroud-town/?ref=rss Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:18:17 +0100 ccd0cbf654840c4d085c8726e5adae78 james.felton@newsquest.co.uk | James Felton Change coming to Co-op stores as new trial launched to cut crime https://www.stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/26655609.change-co-op-stores-new-trial-launched-cut-crime/?ref=rss Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:42:30 +0100 ce0fbdcc642351aaef73cdb58b955e17 joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle New business to open in Stroud town centre at site of recently closed charity shop https://www.stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/news/26652077.responsible-fashion-shop-caretaker-open-stroud/?ref=rss Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:05:28 +0100 ddd26a55fac9f54231ac3667083527e4 james.felton@newsquest.co.uk | James Felton First 100 to be offered 7p fish and chips as UK chain opens at Designer Outlet https://www.stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/news/26650798.harry-ramsdens-designer-outlet-grand-opening-offers-7p-fish-chips/?ref=rss Tue, 20 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100 58636bdc8f600adcb0cc7f0a126dfcc0 Taine.Lardner@newsquest.co.uk | Taine Lardner Mortgage declined after an agreement in principle? Experts explain why https://www.stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/26649606.mortgage-declined-6-reasons-lenders-rejecting-applications/?ref=rss Mon, 19 Oct 2026 13:39:13 +0100 f6f4a9053cb8627a3432fe3cef3465b6 jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright Mortgage rate warning as deals disappear within days amid market volatility https://www.stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/26647986.mortgage-rate-warning-cheap-deals-disappear-within-days/?ref=rss Mon, 19 Oct 2026 09:08:06 +0100 34a870cb498e864fb89dc7652c48e8d1 jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright Sadness as Stroud town centre shop closes for good https://www.stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/news/26648245.stroud-tg-jones-shop-closes-whsmith-restructuring/?ref=rss Mon, 19 Oct 2026 09:57:41 +0100 986ee1cd1520efff3bc7f06c8071a223 james.felton@newsquest.co.uk | James Felton eBay users could face major tax change under reported John Healey Budget plans https://www.stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/26646927.ebay-uers-face-major-tax-change-reported-budget-plans/?ref=rss Mon, 19 Oct 2026 00:01:00 +0100 2d901e2d89aee38b825914f843c3bd3c jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright Innovative Stroud childcare scheme sells out as parents welcome new idea https://www.stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/news/26642526.stroud-parents-praise-new-childcare-coworking-concept/?ref=rss Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:06:00 +0100 51231e57df1542ad9c366f41474deac8 miranda.airey@newsquest.co.uk | Matty Airey Former Stroud school friends, 21, secure £2.2m investment for tech business https://www.stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/news/26642257.former-marling-school-friends-secure-2-2m-tech-firm/?ref=rss Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:01:00 +0100 d48e370cd2fe3819cb89c07b962e6ab8 miranda.airey@newsquest.co.uk | Matty Airey John Healey tipped to make Budget tax changes as banks accused of cashing in https://www.stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/26641889.john-healey-budget-2026-tuc-calls-tax-bank-profits/?ref=rss Fri, 16 Oct 2026 07:45:12 +0100 5a51c47cb638a015e3e710214ce7c610 jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright Popular UK clothing brand opening shop at Designer Outlet Swindon https://www.stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/news/26635543.sweaty-betty-opening-designer-outlet-swindon-weekend/?ref=rss Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:09:00 +0100 1d724753cd8f67265651db0af111571c daniel.angelini@newsquest.co.uk | Daniel Angelini