‘I quit London for Somerset – I was smug but now fear I made a mistake’ Thursday, March 26, 2026 somerset bath london mortgage commuting costofliving relocation family workfromhome finance In 2018, Jessica Barratt left London after 16 years and moved to Bath, Somerset, seeking a calmer life away from her cramped Brixton flat. She purchased a terraced house with stunning views of the countryside and a spacious … Read More
Somerset Heating Oil Users to Benefit from New Crisis and Resilience Fund Monday, March 23, 2026 somerset heatingoil crisisfund financialsupport fuelprices costofliving ruralcommunities governmentaid energycrisis localcouncil Heating oil users in Somerset are set to receive crucial financial assistance through a newly established crisis and resilience fund, announced recently by the government. This initiative responds to a sharp increase in … Read More
Somerset Heating Oil Users Set to Benefit from New Crisis and Resilience Fund Monday, March 23, 2026 somerset heatingoil crisisfund energysupport ruralcommunities fuelprices costofliving governmentaid financialhelp uk Heating oil users in Somerset will receive targeted financial assistance through a newly established crisis and resilience fund, announced by the government in response to soaring heating oil prices. The recent sharp increase … Read More
Man to Skydiving to Support Rehab Centre That Transformed His Life Saturday, January 31, 2026 addiction recovery charity fundraising rehabilitation skydiving bath donations costofliving homelessness Jeremy Palmer, a 48-year-old from Bath, is preparing to skydive in August to raise funds for Burlington House, the rehab centre that played a pivotal role in his recovery from addiction. Jeremy’s story is one of hope and … Read More
Bills Now Consume 80% of My Income – I Can’t Afford to Heat My Home, Even in Snow Wednesday, November 26, 2025 heating bills mortgage energy poverty income costofliving budget cold benefits Julie Prince, a 52-year-old civil servant from Somerset, faces a harsh reality: despite earning £27,000 annually, almost 80% of her income goes toward her mortgage and bills. This leaves her with barely enough money to cover … Read More
Bath MP Urges Emergency VAT Cut as Local Businesses Struggle Amid Cost-of-Living Crisis Friday, November 14, 2025 vat bath hospitality costofliving smallbusiness economy liberaldemocrats taxation businessrates energybills Bath’s MP, Wera Hobhouse, has called for an emergency reduction in VAT to support local businesses severely impacted by the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. The Liberal Democrat representative advocates for an immediate 5% VAT … Read More