Punchline-Gloucester

Punchline-Gloucester.com is the leading business-to-business publication and website in Gloucestershire. It showcases local businesses and shares the latest news and insights that impact the region's business landscape. Packed with engaging and informative content from various industries, Punchline-Gloucester.com serves as your go-to resource for promoting your business and staying competitive. It also offers opportunities to attract talented employees through in-depth business news coverage. Our publication has expanded significantly and is now a must-read for local professionals. We focus on key sectors such as manufacturing, innovation, engineering, agriculture, construction, education, and hospitality, along with our regular features. The Punchline team personally delivers our publication to business parks, trading estates, and key areas in Gloucester, Cheltenham, Stroud, the Forest of Dean, and many other towns including Tewkesbury, Cirencester, and Tetbury. Our dedicated team, who write for both the magazine and the online platform, takes pride in meeting various businesses across the county. This hands-on approach allows us to appreciate the incredible companies that thrive in Gloucestershire. If you're looking to expand your business, promote new offerings, or enhance your company’s visibility, Punchline is here to assist. We can help you strengthen your presence in the growing business community and local economy, and even target specific business parks to meet your marketing goals.

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Business activity growth softens amid renewed drop in sales

1 day ago | punchline-gloucester.com | David Wood

Private sector companies across the South West signalled a slower increase in activity in April, according to the latest NatWest Growth Tracker survey data. The headline South West Business Activity Index - a seasonally adjusted index that measures the month-on-month change in the combined output of the region's manufacturing and service sectors - slipped from a five-month high of 54.0 in March to 51.9 in April.
Gloucester Cathedral celebrates its American connections with Royal guests

1 day ago | punchline-gloucester.com | David Wood

Gloucester Cathedral recently celebrated its American connections in the presence of Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester at a special Choral Evensong sung by the Cathedral Choir. The service gave thanks for John Stafford Smith, composer of the music for The Star-Spangled Banner, the American national anthem, who was baptised in Gloucester Cathedral in 1750. This year marks the 275th anniversary of his baptism.
Wickes makes strong start to the year

1 day ago | punchline-gloucester.com | David Wood

Wickes has hailed a "strong start" to the year with overall sales up by nearly 7%. The DIY and home improvement company has branches in Gloucester, Cheltenham and Cirencester. Overall group sales at the chain were up 6.9% year on year to £533.1m for the 17 weeks to April 26. Retail revenues increased 9.6% to £396.7m over the period, which Wickes said demonstrated the continued success of its "great value and service-led proposition".
Versarien raises £425,000 to support 3D printing

1 day ago | punchline-gloucester.com | David Wood

Versarien plc, the advanced materials engineering group, has raised £425,000 (before expenses) by way of a placing of 1,545,454,545 new ordinary shares in the capital of the company at a price of 0.0275 pence per share. The placing uses the company's authority to issue shares for cash granted at the general meeting held on March 23, 2025.
Suntory invests £6m in makeover for Lucozade Energy

1 day ago | punchline-gloucester.com | David Wood

Lucozade producer Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I (SBF GB&I) has invested £6.3 million in a major packaging redesign for Lucozade Energy bottles, significantly reducing plastic use and supporting the efficient recycling of its bottles. Lucozade Energy bottles will now feature a half sleeve that covers just 50% of the bottle height compared to previous full-length sleeves. This results in a 60% reduction in the total sleeve weight, removing 956 tonnes of new plastic per year.
MFI relaunched after 2008 collapse

1 day ago | punchline-gloucester.com | David Wood

Defunct furniture brand MFI will return to the UK after almost 20 years, as owner Victorian Plumbing launches a re-invention of the brand. MFI, which was once one of the largest suppliers of kitchens and bedroom furniture in the country, collapsed into administration in 2008 alongside rivals like Courts and Land of Leather as the global financial crisis hit household budgets.
Pittville School Cheltenham partners with Newland Homes for sustainable development

2 days ago | punchline-gloucester.com | Sarah Wood

Pittville School in Cheltenham has selected Barnwood-based housebuilder Newland Homes as its development partner, enabling the school to release land for 58 ultra energy efficient houses. The investment generated enables the school to deliver on its long-term ambition of a new state-of-the-art sports hall, dance and fitness studios, as well as an all-weather pitch and tennis court to enrich the student experience at Pittville School.
New Cheltenham mayor Cllr Dr David Willingham elected

2 days ago | punchline-gloucester.com | Sarah Wood

A new mayor and deputy mayor of Cheltenham were elected at Cheltenham Borough Council's annual council meeting yesterday (May 12). Outgoing mayor, Cllr Paul Baker, said: "I can't believe it's my last meeting as chair and mayor.
Retailers make hay while the sun shines

2 days ago | punchline-gloucester.com | David Wood

The sunniest April on record supercharged retail sales as Brits splashed out on new clothes, food for Easter gatherings and DIY essentials, This is Money website reported. The British Retail Consortium-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor shows retail sales rose by 7% year-on-year last month. The boost was also helped by this year's late Easter, and figures for March and April combined - to smooth out any distortion - show sales were 4.3% higher than a year ago.
NCUB said Immigration Bill undermines universities

2 days ago | punchline-gloucester.com | Sarah Wood

The Immigration Bill risks the UK's position as a global leader in education, research and innovation, according to the NCUB. The National Centre for Universities and Business (NCUB), which represents a collective voice of leaders across higher education and business, said the Bill announced by the Prime Minister threatens to disrupt the delicate balance between reducing reliance on immigration and driving economic growth.