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
Tom Kerridge Voices Deep Concern Over Soaring Business Rates Threatening UK Pubs Tuesday, January 6, 2026 kerridge pubs businessrates hospitality financialwoes covidimpact ukhospitality chef inflation pubclosures Renowned Michelin-starred chef Tom Kerridge has opened up about the severe financial pressures plaguing the UK hospitality industry, with rising business rates pushing many pubs and restaurants to the brink of closure. During … Read More
Local Favourite The Tavern in Cheltenham Closes Its Doors, Leaving Punters 'Gutted' Saturday, January 3, 2026 cheltenham pub closure thetavern community hospitality local restaurant food socialmedia Cheltenham’s iconic pub, The Tavern, has closed its doors, much to the dismay of its loyal patrons. The management team, who took over in December 2024, announced the closure today, describing themselves as … Read More
Beloved Waffle Shop in Cirencester Closes After Nearly 12 Years Amid Government Policy Criticism Tuesday, December 30, 2025 closure hospitality government businessrates cirencester waffles smallbusiness budget community challenges After serving the Cirencester community for almost 12 years, He Says She Waffles has announced it will close its doors for good on Sunday, January 4. The popular waffle shop, nestled in Templar Mews, expressed deep gratitude … Read More
Beloved Cotswolds Waffle Shop Closes After Nearly 12 Years, Citing Government Policy Challenges Tuesday, December 30, 2025 hesaysshewaffles cirencester cotswolds hospitality closure waffles governmentpolicy businessrates budget smallbusiness He Says She Waffles, a cherished waffle shop located in Cirencester’s Templar Mews, has announced it will close permanently on Sunday, January 4, after serving the community for almost 12 years. Owners Debbie and Carla shared … Read More
Adventure Golf Course Planned for Hilton Hotel Near M5 Monday, December 29, 2025 adventuregolf hiltonpuckrup tewkesbury leisure tourism community recreation hospitality development heritage sport Hilton Puckrup Hotel & Golf Club in Tewkesbury is set to introduce an exciting new adventure golf course for both guests and local residents. The proposed nine-hole course will incorporate sleeper, rock, and stone edgings … Read More