‘It feels like a personal attack’: Pub landlords respond to government’s ‘relief package’ Sunday, February 1, 2026 pubs businessrates hospitality taxation governmentpolicy landlords reliefpackage inflation vat costofliving This week, the government announced a 15% reduction in business rates for pubs starting in April, alongside a two-year real-terms freeze and a review of how rates are assessed. While the package aims to save the average pub … Read More
Jeremy Clarkson Warns of Tough Times Ahead for His Business Ventures Sunday, January 11, 2026 jeremyclarkson businessrates thefarmersdog hospitality diddlysquat publican health medication parking oxfordshire Jeremy Clarkson, renowned for his roles on Top Gear, The Grand Tour, and the hit Amazon Prime series Clarkson’s Farm, has openly discussed the challenging times facing one of his latest business ventures. In 2024, Clarkson … Read More
Pub Landlord Condemns Rachel Reeves Over £712 Monthly Business Rates Surge Sunday, January 11, 2026 hospitality businessrates taxhikes pubindustry rachelreeves gloucestershire ukhospitality economicimpact smallbusiness budget Luke Honeychurch, the landlord of The Hog pub in Gloucestershire, has vocally criticised Chancellor Rachel Reeves for what he describes as an aggressive series of tax increases targeting the hospitality sector. With his … Read More
Tom Kerridge Voices Deep Concern Over Soaring Business Rates Threatening UK Pubs Tuesday, January 6, 2026 kerridge pubs businessrates hospitality financialwoes covidimpact ukhospitality chef inflation pubclosures Renowned Michelin-starred chef Tom Kerridge has opened up about the severe financial pressures plaguing the UK hospitality industry, with rising business rates pushing many pubs and restaurants to the brink of closure. During … Read More
Beloved Waffle Shop in Cirencester Closes After Nearly 12 Years Amid Government Policy Criticism Tuesday, December 30, 2025 closure hospitality government businessrates cirencester waffles smallbusiness budget community challenges After serving the Cirencester community for almost 12 years, He Says She Waffles has announced it will close its doors for good on Sunday, January 4. The popular waffle shop, nestled in Templar Mews, expressed deep gratitude … Read More
Beloved Cotswolds Waffle Shop Closes After Nearly 12 Years, Citing Government Policy Challenges Tuesday, December 30, 2025 hesaysshewaffles cirencester cotswolds hospitality closure waffles governmentpolicy businessrates budget smallbusiness He Says She Waffles, a cherished waffle shop located in Cirencester’s Templar Mews, has announced it will close permanently on Sunday, January 4, after serving the community for almost 12 years. Owners Debbie and Carla shared … Read More