‘Cherished’ Cotswolds Pub Announces Tough Changes Amid Rising Costs Sunday, November 30, 2025 pub cotswolds shipinn hospitality government taxes wages priceincrease community business The Ship Inn, a beloved pub nestled in Brimscombe within the Cotswolds, has announced a reduction in its opening hours alongside price increases. The management attributes these difficult decisions to recent government budget … Read More
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
All Three Council Reorganisation Plans for Gloucestershire Submitted to Government Tuesday, November 25, 2025 gloucestershire localgovernment unitary councilreorganisation government democracy publicconsultation elections countycouncil districtcouncil Gloucestershire is set for a potential overhaul of its local government structure as all three council reorganisation proposals will be forwarded to the Government for consideration. Each plan has secured support from at … Read More
Farmers Rally in Gloucestershire: Voices Raised Against Government’s Farming Policies Monday, November 24, 2025 farming protest subsidies inheritance agriculture gloucestershire government tax countryside rural Across Gloucestershire today, farmers mobilized their tractors and rallied on the streets, expressing deep frustration with Government policies that they feel are undermining the agricultural sector. Farmers are upset by … Read More
Police and Crime Commissioner Expresses Disappointment Over Role Abolition Thursday, November 13, 2025 pcc policing accountability gloucestershire government policecommissioner lawenforcement governance publictrust reforms Gloucestershire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Chris Nelson, has voiced deep disappointment following the government’s announcement to abolish the PCC role, transferring its responsibilities to local mayors and council … Read More
DWP Confirms Increase to PIP Payment Rates and Effective Date Wednesday, October 29, 2025 dwp pip payment increase disability support benefits finance government socialcare The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has officially announced an increase in the payment rates for Personal Independence Payment (PIP). This adjustment aims to provide additional financial support to individuals who … Read More