Thousands of unpaid carers are being pursued by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to repay substantial benefit overpayments, with some debts exceeding £20,000. Recent figures reveal that last year alone, the DWP …
Somerset Council’s total debt could drop below £1 billion within the next five years if current financial trends hold steady. The council carries hundreds of millions in debt, primarily sourced through external borrowing from …
Somerset Council’s overall debt, currently standing at over £1.1 billion, is projected to decrease below £1 billion within the next five years if ongoing financial strategies remain on course. The council’s substantial debt …
Somerset Council has revealed losses exceeding £91 million on its inherited commercial property investments, with further declines anticipated as the council continues to divest assets. Since its establishment in April 2023, …
George Laing, 33, was drowning in £10,000 of debt due to the high cost of living in London and poor financial decisions during his youth. Despite earning a decent salary, most of his income went toward rent, bills, and …
Millions of households across Great Britain are struggling to keep up with rising energy bills. Many may not realize that help is available through energy providers, debt advisers, charities, and government schemes designed …
Senior councillors of North Somerset Council have firmly dismissed demands that they all resign as the authority grapples with a looming financial crisis, including an exceptional council tax increase. Council leader Mike …
Auditors working with local governments are reporting unprecedented financial strain, marking every council’s finances as “red” amid rising debts in special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and social care. This dire …
Karin Streete, from Bath, is warning others to double-check parking details after her husband was unfairly charged £170 due to a simple registration mistake. Earlier this summer, Karin and her husband visited The Globe Inn in …
Karin Streete, from Bath, is warning others to be cautious when entering car registration details after her husband was charged £170 due to a simple mistake. Earlier this summer, while visiting The Globe Inn in Newton St Loe, …
A woman from Bath has issued a warning after her husband, a cancer patient recovering from a stroke, was charged £170 due to a simple mistake when registering their car at a pub car park. Karin Streete and her husband were …
Katie Price’s close circle has expressed surprise at her composed response to a recent video released by her ex-husband Alex Reid, which shows Katie handling a large sum of cash amid her ongoing bankruptcy struggles. The …
Four boat owners in Bath have been formally billed a total of £55,000 by Bath & North East Somerset Council following the removal of their sunken boats from the River Avon. The council carried out the operation in May after …
Bath Rugby celebrated a historic Gallagher Premiership victory in June, claiming their first title in 29 years. However, off the pitch, the club’s financial health tells a different story. Bath Rugby Limited, the company …
Two men, Mark Roberts and David Garland, have been found guilty of the brutal murder of Michael Wheeler, whom they mistakenly believed was a convicted paedophile. The verdict was reached after a trial lasting over five weeks …