Government approves £15.5 million emergency funding to save Gloucester City Council from bankruptcy

Government approves £15.5 million emergency funding to save Gloucester City Council from bankruptcy

After 'intense work' and 'sleepless nights', Gloucester City Council has secured £15.5 million from central government this February 2026, enabling it to keep essential services running while it recovers from its negative financial position.

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Lucozade and Ribena makers announce £25 million investment at 80-year-old Coleford factory

Lucozade and Ribena makers announce £25 million investment at 80-year-old Coleford factory

'It's conservation in action' – WWT Slimbridge's grounds manager on creating emotional connection through landscape

'It's conservation in action' – WWT Slimbridge's grounds manager on creating emotional connection through landscape

Live music returns to Gloucester Rugby stadium for first time since 2019

Live music returns to Gloucester Rugby stadium for first time since 2019

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Government approves £15.5 million emergency funding to save Gloucester City Council from bankruptcy

Government approves £15.5 million emergency funding to save Gloucester City Council from bankruptcy

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GCHQ launches new STEM Returners programme to get professionals back into tech careers

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County Council 'welcomes' £4 billion boost for SEND support in schools

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Views sought on creation of new town council for Cheltenham

Tewkesbury firm marks 40 years in business with £3 million investment and plans to double turnover

Tewkesbury firm marks 40 years in business with £3 million investment and plans to double turnover

Applications open for Cotswold Airport’s 2026 Aviation Scholarship

Applications open for Cotswold Airport’s 2026 Aviation Scholarship

Major refurbishment underway at Oxstalls Sports Park in Gloucester

Major refurbishment underway at Oxstalls Sports Park in Gloucester

Gloucestershire entrepreneur to launch new men’s mental health support groups

Gloucestershire entrepreneur to launch new men’s mental health support groups

Leading Gloucestershire production company appoints former intern as new managing director

Leading Gloucestershire production company appoints former intern as new managing director

Lucozade and Ribena makers announce £25 million investment at 80-year-old Coleford factory

Lucozade and Ribena makers announce £25 million investment at 80-year-old Coleford factory

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How Nuffield Health Cheltenham Hospital is changing lives with robotic-assisted joint replacement

Live music returns to Gloucester Rugby stadium for first time since 2019

Live music returns to Gloucester Rugby stadium for first time since 2019

£10.6 million investment confirmed for Gloucestershire infrastructure and M5 Junction 10

£10.6 million investment confirmed for Gloucestershire infrastructure and M5 Junction 10

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The Circus Chef's magical pop-up restaurant returns to Cirencester for two-year residency

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