University of Gloucestershire Staff Strike Over Pay Dispute Thursday, April 16, 2026 strike pay inflation university gloucestershire unison staff dispute funding costofliving Support staff at the University of Gloucestershire are taking strike action today, Thursday, April 16, after rejecting a pay increase offer they say falls short of covering the cost of living. According to the union UNISON, … Read More
University of Gloucestershire Staff Strike Over Inadequate Pay Offer Thursday, April 16, 2026 strike pay inflation unison university gloucestershire staff funding campus education Support staff at the University of Gloucestershire are striking today, Thursday, April 16, following the rejection of a pay offer that fails to meet inflation rates, according to UNISON. Library assistants, administrators, IT … Read More
Rachel Reeves Outlines Targeted Support for UK Households Facing Rising Energy Bills Saturday, March 14, 2026 energy subsidies heatingoil ofgem pricecap inflation ukeconomy middleeast fuel government Rachel Reeves, the UK Chancellor, has signaled forthcoming targeted assistance for households struggling with rising energy bills due to ongoing Middle East tensions. Speaking to The Times, Reeves emphasized that support will … Read More
Gloucester Council Proposes Nearly 3% Tax Increase Amid £15.5m Bailout Bid Friday, February 13, 2026 gloucester counciltax budget bailout finance taxincrease localgovernment savings inflation emergencyfunding Gloucester households face a proposed 2.99% rise in council tax alongside increased parking fees this year as the city council attempts to secure a £15.5 million emergency bailout loan from the Government. For band D … Read More
‘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