Bath MP Urges Emergency VAT Cut to Save Local Businesses Amid Cost-of-Living Crisis Friday, November 14, 2025 vat hospitality costofliving bath businesses economy liberaldemocrats tax budget inflation Bath’s Liberal Democrat MP Wera Hobhouse has called for an immediate VAT cut to support struggling local businesses hammered by the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. She is urging the government to reduce VAT by 5% for pubs, … Read More
‘Worthless’ Recycling Causes £1 Million Headache for North Somerset Council Tuesday, November 11, 2025 recycling waste council budget finance plastic costs northsomerset recyclingmarket cuts North Somerset Council is grappling with a £1 million overspend on waste recycling due to falling market prices and increasing disposal costs. Unlike black bin rubbish, recycling materials typically generate income for the … Read More
North Somerset Council May Seek Exceptional Council Tax Increase Over 5% Tuesday, November 11, 2025 northsomerset counciltax budget councilcuts localgovernment funding councilleader socialcare financialsupport taxincrease North Somerset Council is considering requesting permission to raise council tax by more than the usual 5% limit next year, as it grapples with a projected £25 million budget deficit for the 2026/27 financial year. Facing a … Read More
Market Fluctuations Create £1m Recycling Deficit for North Somerset Council Tuesday, November 11, 2025 recycling budget northsomerset waste plastics council costs haulage socialcare finance North Somerset Council faces a “deeply depressing” £1 million overspend in its waste recycling budget due to unstable recycling markets and rising costs. While councils typically generate income by selling … Read More
Man Buys £9.47 Aldi Shop from UK's Most Luxurious Supermarket – Taste Test Leaves Him Stunned Tuesday, November 4, 2025 fortnum&mason aldi supermarkets tastetest carbonara cottagepie budget luxury food comparison Fortnum & Mason, renowned as the UK’s most prestigious grocery store and holder of a Royal Warrant from His Majesty King Charles, is often regarded as the pinnacle of luxury shopping. In stark contrast, Aldi is … Read More
Somerset Council Allocates £3 Million for Comprehensive Staff Pay Review Amid Financial Concerns Monday, November 3, 2025 somerset council payreview staff salary recruitment equalpay transformation budget legalrisk Somerset Council has committed £3 million over the next two years to conduct a thorough review of its staff pay levels and rewards. This move aims to address recruitment and retention challenges by ensuring pay scales are … Read More