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
England’s Ghost Towns Suffer Most from High Street Shop Closures, New Map Reveals Sunday, September 21, 2025 england ghosttowns highstreet shopclosures retaildecline towneconomy vacancies localbusiness economicimpact retailtrends A recent analysis has spotlighted England’s ghost towns—those hardest hit by the wave of high street shop closures sweeping the country. Using data on retail vacancies, the map highlights areas where once bustling shopping … Read More