'Perfect Storm' Sparks Crisis in Pub Sector Sunday, January 11, 2026 pubs crisis landlord chancellor taxation cost industry financial disruption britain The pub industry is facing unprecedented challenges, with many landlords describing the current situation as a “perfect storm.” Rising operational costs, supply chain disruptions, and increased taxation have … Read More
Alzheimer’s Drug Lecanemab Can Slow Disease Progression by Over Eight Years, Says New Research Thursday, December 4, 2025 alzheimer’s lecanemab nhs dementia research amyloid treatment cost diagnosis alzheimer New research presented at the Clinical Trials in Alzheimer’s Disease (CTAD) conference in San Diego suggests that the Alzheimer’s drug lecanemab, licensed in the UK but not available on the NHS, can slow disease progression … Read More
Gloucester's The Forum Project Delays Cost Taxpayers £450,000 Sunday, October 19, 2025 gloucester forum development delays taxpayers cost council construction project finance Gloucester’s ambitious £107 million Forum development has experienced significant delays, resulting in additional costs of £450,000 to taxpayers. Council officials had initially expected the project to be practically … Read More
Concerns Mount Over Gloucestershire Council Reorganisation as Cost Estimates Surface Friday, September 26, 2025 gloucestershire councils reorganisation cost localgovernment finance budget taxpayers restructuring publicservices The proposed shake-up of Gloucestershire’s local councils has raised alarm over its financial impact, with recent estimates revealing a hefty price tag. The reorganisation aims to streamline governance but comes with … Read More
Concerns Rise Over Eastgate Street Gates Turning Area Into a 'Ghost Town' Amid High Taxpayer Costs Saturday, September 20, 2025 eastgate street gates ghosttown taxpayers cost businesses foottraffic safety community Residents and local business owners on Eastgate Street have expressed growing concerns that the installation of gates is transforming the once-bustling area into a “ghost town.” Many say the closure of the popular Liquid … Read More
Five-Figure Cost of Town Bridge Repairs to Be Recovered from Driver’s Insurance Sunday, August 17, 2025 lydney bridge repairs damage insurance roadclosure cost driver incident transport In December last year, a driver ignored a clearly posted road closure sign and damaged a bridge in Lydney town centre. The incident resulted in substantial repairs costing five figures. Authorities have confirmed that the … Read More