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
New School Nurseries Save Parents Thousands Annually Thursday, September 25, 2025 childcare nurseries education government funding earlyyears families costofliving support workforce Since the start of the new term, over 55,000 children across the South West have benefited from government-funded childcare places, a move hailed by ministers as a critical step in easing the cost of living for working … Read More
Businesses Warn of 'Worst Year Yet' Amidst Devon Hospitality Challenges Tuesday, September 16, 2025 hospitality devon tourism pubs cafes hotels inflation consumertrends costofliving staycation Businesses across Devon’s hospitality sector are facing a tough year, with many owners revealing serious challenges threatening their sustainability. From pubs and hotels to cafes and holiday resorts, the summer season’s … Read More
Somerset MP Faces Criticism Over Staff Salary Offering Below 'Real Living Wage' Monday, September 8, 2025 livingwage parliamentarystaff salarydispute rachelgilmour ipsa liberaldemocrats costofliving constituencystaff employment wagepolicy Rachel Gilmour, the Liberal Democrat MP for Tiverton and Minehead, is facing backlash over the salary offered for a recently advertised caseworker position. The role, which supports constituents and assists at regular … Read More
Iconic Weston-super-Mare Faces Decline in Visitors Amid Cost-of-Living Crisis Sunday, August 31, 2025 weston-super-mare tourism seaside visitornumbers economy costofliving businesses events accommodation local Weston-super-Mare, known for its expansive golden sands and iconic pier, has long been a favourite destination for holidaymakers. However, this summer the town has experienced a significant drop in visitors, impacting local … Read More
The UK Was Letting Us Down, So We Moved to Bulgaria and Bought a £23,400 Home Monday, August 4, 2025 migration bulgaria mortgagefree costofliving family renovation freedom finance uk expats A family of six has found a new lease on life after fleeing the financial pressures of the UK and buying a home in Bulgaria for just £23,400, enabling them to live mortgage-free and drastically reduce their living costs. Amy … Read More