Thousands on Universal Credit in Somerset Face Rising Council Tax Bills Monday, November 10, 2025 universalcredit counciltax somerset disability welfarereform citizensadvice financialsupport localgovernment mentalhealth socialcare Thousands of Somerset’s most vulnerable residents have experienced significant increases in their council tax bills due to recent changes in both central and local government policies. Before setting its annual budget in … Read More
Taunton Man Faces £45,000 Debt After Identity Theft Sparks Fake Business Scam Wednesday, August 27, 2025 identitytheft fraud law mp somerset creditrating citizensadvice consumerprotection legislation actionfraud A Somerset MP is urging urgent reform to tackle identity theft after a local resident was burdened with over £45,000 in fraudulent bills linked to a business opened in their name without consent. Gideon Amos, MP for Taunton … Read More
Local MP's Generosity Supports Dozens in Minehead Through Citizens Advice Thursday, April 17, 2025 mp citizensadvice donation support minehead services generosity westsomerset funding impact Many residents in Minehead and the neighboring villages have received valuable support from Somerset’s Citizens Advice service, thanks to the generosity of their local MP. Rachel Gilmour, the Liberal Democrat MP for … Read More