Let’s use our influence

This is a time in the economic climate of Gloucestershire when we need business people of influence to use the full weight of their expertise and leadership to help us bite back against the waves of recession battering the county’s livelihood. more >>

GKN move in at Filton

The aerospace firm that has taken over a Bristol Airbus site has said creating a highly-skilled workforce is the only way to keep manufacturing jobs in the UK. more >>

850 jobs go at childrenswear chain

Around 850 staff were made redundant at failed childrenswear chain Adams after administrators announced the closure of 111 stores. more >>

Crystal company goes into administration

Administrators were battling to find a buyer for historic crystal and china maker Waterford Wedgwood today after the collapse of the ailing firm put 2,700 jobs at risk. more >>

194 jobs lost as perfume firm fails

Perfume retailer Passion for Perfume joined the list of high street casualties after it collapsed into administration with the loss of 194 jobs. more >>

Rally eases as recession looms

The FTSE 100 Index notched up its fifth straight day of gains, despite lacklustre trading on the London market. more >>

Three bidders eyeing Waterford

Three potential buyers are said to be eyeing up parts of the collapsed crystal and china maker Waterford Wedgwood. more >>

Construction weakest in 11 years

Activity in the UK construction sector suffered its "most severe retrenchment" in at least 11 years, a survey revealed. more >>

Management revamp lifts JJB shares

Shares in troubled sportswear chain JJB Sports soared as its management shake-up continued to find favour with investors. more >>