'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
Gloucester Rugby Signs Kiwi Hooker Manaaki Boyle-Tiatia Amid Injury Crisis Friday, January 9, 2026 gloucester rugby hokcer injury crisis signing npc championscup premiership recruitment sport Gloucester Rugby have acted swiftly to address a pressing injury crisis by signing New Zealand hooker Manaaki Boyle-Tiatia on a short-term, three-month contract. Boyle-Tiatia joins the squad from Waikato, where he showcased … Read More
Council at Risk of Bankruptcy Faces Decade-Long Cut in Spending Power Thursday, January 1, 2026 gloucester council funding crisis budget spending localgovernment audit bailout inflation Gloucester City Council has experienced the steepest percentage decline in spending power among all English councils over the past ten years, according to recent Government financial analyses. The Liberal Democrat-led council … Read More
Gloucester Council Faces Financial Crisis Amid Celebration Claims for 2025 Wednesday, December 31, 2025 gloucester council bankruptcy overspend bailout regeneration cuts leadership crisis finance Gloucester City Council is facing a severe financial crisis after revealing millions of pounds in overspending over recent years. Despite this, the council has described 2025 as a “year to celebrate,” a claim that … Read More
Gloucester’s Financial Crisis Unlikely to Hinder County Council Reorganisation, Says Leader Tuesday, December 23, 2025 gloucester council funding reorganisation unitary government finance crisis local authorities Gloucester City Council’s urgent financial challenges have raised concerns about the future of local government reorganisation in Gloucestershire. The council requires emergency funding of between £12.5 million and £17.5 … Read More
Gloucester’s Financial Crisis Unlikely to Disrupt County Council Reorganisation, Says Leader Tuesday, December 23, 2025 gloucester council finance reorganisation unitary government funding crisis localauthority leadership Concerns about Gloucester City Council’s financial instability affecting local government reorganisation in Gloucestershire have been firmly dismissed by the council’s leadership. Faced with a funding shortfall of between … Read More