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
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
Pub Landlord Blames Government Policies for Price Hikes and Reduced Opening Hours Saturday, December 6, 2025 pub landlord pricehike businessrates minimumwage inflation hospitality smallbusiness stroud budget The Ship Inn at Brimscombe in the Stroud Valleys has announced a significant price increase and a reduction in opening hours, attributing these changes to the recent Labour Budget and its impact on small businesses. Landlord … Read More
Desperate Gloucestershire Pub Raises Prices Amid Rising Costs and Government Pressure Saturday, November 29, 2025 pubs inflation businessrates hospitality wagecosts budget2024 alcoholduty smallbusiness independents gloucestershire The Hog at Horsley, a beloved independent pub in Gloucestershire, has reluctantly raised the price of its pints by 20–30p, amid soaring operational costs driven by recent government policy changes. Landlord Luke Honeychurch … Read More
Gloucestershire Café Closes Amid Rising Costs and Unforeseen Challenges Thursday, November 27, 2025 cafe closure hospitality smallbusiness gloucestershire costs employment community struggles independent Nicole Jones, the owner of Vintage Birdcage Cakery in Charfield, Gloucestershire, has announced the heartbreaking closure of her café after nearly three years of operation. Despite her passion and dedication, a series of … Read More