University of Gloucestershire Staff Strike Over Pay Dispute Thursday, April 16, 2026 strike pay inflation university gloucestershire unison staff dispute funding costofliving Support staff at the University of Gloucestershire are taking strike action today, Thursday, April 16, after rejecting a pay increase offer they say falls short of covering the cost of living. According to the union UNISON, … Read More
£1 Child Bus Fares Extended Until 2029 to Save West Families Millions Sunday, March 22, 2026 busfares childtravel westofengland affordabletransport publictransport costofliving youthtravel transportinvestment socialinclusion farecap sport The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority (WECA) has announced the extension of the £1 child bus fare cap through to spring 2029, a key part of its broader passenger support package aimed at saving families millions in … Read More
£1 Child Bus Fares Extended to 2029, Saving West of England Families Millions Sunday, March 22, 2026 bus fares westofengland transport affordability children publictransport subsidies costofliving youth sport The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority (WECA) has announced the extension of the £1 child bus fare cap until spring 2029. This initiative, part of a broader passenger support package, is expected to save families … Read More
How Many Crisps Are Actually Inside Your Favourite Snack Packs? A Surprising Reveal Monday, March 2, 2026 crisps shrinkflation snacks consumer walkers hulahoops packaging netweight costofliving foodindustry The ongoing cost-of-living crisis has forced many households to be more cautious with their grocery spending. One practice that has quietly affected consumers is shrinkflation—the reduction of product sizes while prices stay … Read More
‘Daylight Robbery’ Parking Permit Increase Sparks Rebellion from Gloucester Lib Dems Friday, February 20, 2026 gloucester parking permits libdems budget council permitfees costofliving councillor localgovernment A dramatic increase in residential parking permit fees has ignited a fierce backlash from Gloucester Liberal Democrats, with accusations of “daylight robbery” echoing in the Gloucestershire County Council chamber on February … Read More
‘Daylight robbery’ parking permit hike ignites Gloucester Lib Dems’ protest Friday, February 20, 2026 gloucester parking permits budget counciltax permitfees libdems residents costofliving council A controversial 26% increase in residential parking permit fees has sparked an uproar among Gloucester Liberal Democrats, highlighting deep concerns over the financial strain on local residents. The hike, approved during … Read More