Pub Called The Hog Struggles with Rising Costs as Pint Price Jumps 20p Saturday, November 29, 2025 pub price government costs pint landlord priceincrease hospitality regulations business The Hog, a popular local pub, has voiced its frustration over recent government policy changes that have led to a significant increase in operating costs. As a result, the pub has raised the price of a pint by 20p, a move … Read More
Gloucestershire Café Closes Amid Rising Costs and Unforeseen Challenges Thursday, November 27, 2025 cafe closure hospitality smallbusiness gloucestershire costs employment community struggles independent Nicole Jones, the owner of Vintage Birdcage Cakery in Charfield, Gloucestershire, has announced the heartbreaking closure of her café after nearly three years of operation. Despite her passion and dedication, a series of … Read More
Continued Funding for Zipper Buses Sparks Concern Over Rising Costs Sunday, October 26, 2025 zipper buses funding costs losses transit sustainability expenses criticism project The ongoing financial support for the Zipper bus service has drawn criticism amid concerns about escalating expenses. Despite promises of innovation and improved transit options, the fleet has yet to generate any profit, …
Vets May Be Required to Publish Prices and Limit Prescription Costs in Major Reform Wednesday, October 15, 2025 veterinary cma pricing prescriptions transparency petcare regulation costs market reform The veterinary services market, valued at £6.3 billion, is facing significant changes following an investigation by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). Concerns about transparency and pricing have prompted the CMA to … Read More
'Not fit-for-purpose' air source heat pump at popular pavilion costs thousands a year to run Wednesday, October 15, 2025 heating energy inefficiency airsource heatpump pavilion leckhampton costs sustainability community The air source heat pump installed at Leckhampton’s Burrow’s Pavilion has proven to be highly inefficient, resulting in annual running costs exceeding £6,000. Designed to provide eco-friendly heating, the system has instead … Read More
High Street Chain with 600 Stores to Close 88 Locations Imminently Thursday, October 9, 2025 retail closures highstreet stores company costs operations economy business strategy A major high street chain operating 600 stores nationwide has announced plans to close 88 of its outlets in the near future. This significant reduction in retail locations comes as the company responds to increasing … Read More