‘It feels like a personal attack’: Pub landlords respond to government’s ‘relief package’ Sunday, February 1, 2026 pubs businessrates hospitality taxation governmentpolicy landlords reliefpackage inflation vat costofliving This week, the government announced a 15% reduction in business rates for pubs starting in April, alongside a two-year real-terms freeze and a review of how rates are assessed. While the package aims to save the average pub … Read More
Jeremy Clarkson Voices Concerns Over Business and Health Amid Rising Challenges Sunday, January 11, 2026 clarkson business pub farmer'sdog health medication inflation oxfordshire parking farming Jeremy Clarkson, renowned television presenter and motoring journalist, has openly admitted that “things are pretty terrible” concerning the future of his business ventures. Best known for his work on Top Gear and … Read More
I Spotted Cadbury Mini Eggs in Tesco and Was Floored by the Price Thursday, January 8, 2026 cadbury minieggs tesco chocolate pricehike cocoa inflation easter shrinkflation supplychain For many, seeing Cadbury Mini Eggs on supermarket shelves signals the end of Christmas and the approach of Easter. Since their launch in 1967, these miniature milk chocolate eggs coated in a crisp candy shell have become an … 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
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
Cheltenham Council Pledges No Service Cuts Despite £1.1m Budget Shortfall, Calls Government's Funding a 'Christmas Coal' Wednesday, December 24, 2025 cheltenham budget counciltax localgovernment fundingcuts publicconsultation services inflation austerity finance Cheltenham Borough Council has confirmed that no local services will be cut as it faces a £1.1 million budget gap for the coming year. However, council leaders have expressed frustration at ongoing reductions in government … Read More