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Tuesday, June 24, 2025 mp rebellion disability pip welfare cuts government northsomerset labour benefits

Sadik Al-Hassan, the first-ever Labour MP for North Somerset, has taken a bold stand against his own government by opposing proposed cuts to Personal Independence Payments (PIP). As a father of a disabled son, Mr. Al-Hassan … Read More

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 welfare pip labour dwp benefits cuts poverty disability government policy

Over 100 Labour MPs are gearing up to oppose the Government’s proposed cuts to welfare payments, specifically targeting Personal Independence Payments (PIP). Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has emphasized the need for a … Read More

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 council workers pay cuts bath somerset unions reduction employees proposal

Some of the lowest paid council workers in Bath and North East Somerset are bracing for a reduction in their pay this summer, a move being met with strong opposition from labor unions. Employees working in waste and … Read More

Thursday, February 22, 2024 north somerset council tax funding government budget cuts financial services residents local authority

North Somerset Council is set to implement a significant increase in council tax as it grapples with a shortfall in government funding. The recently approved budget for the next year includes a 4.98% rise in council tax, with … Read More

Thursday, November 30, 2023 somerset council cuts budget savings services decisions challenges government funding

Facing the daunting task of managing its budget, North Somerset Council has had to make tough decisions aimed at achieving savings of £11.6m. Despite this, the council still faces a significant deficit of almost £4m, … Read More