Rising Rents Threaten Weymouth’s Seaside Tourism and Small Businesses Thursday, July 3, 2025 weymouth tourism dorset rents smallbusiness council economy hotels regeneration growth Weymouth’s economy faces potential damage as rent increases loom over 65 council-owned hotels, sparking concerns from local representatives. Littlemoor and Preston councillor Louie O’Leary warned that significant rent hikes … Read More
Ilminster Faces Economic Risk as Free Parking Plans Spark Concern Wednesday, July 2, 2025 ilminster parking somersetcouncil economy freeparking localbusiness consultation transport carparks policy Ilminster is at the centre of a heated debate as Somerset Council’s plans to introduce parking charges threaten to impact the town’s economic health. The council, led by the Liberal Democrats, aims to impose fees on currently … Read More
UK’s Largest Battery Plant Reaches Key Milestone as Steel Structures Rise Monday, June 30, 2025 agratas gigafactory battery construction somerset steel ukmanufacturing ev industrialstrategy economy The Agratas gigafactory near Bridgwater, Somerset, has reached an important milestone with the installation of its first steel frames. This signals the commencement of vertical construction on what promises to be the UK’s … Read More
Nigel Farage Proposes Tax Breaks for the Wealthy to Fund £1,000 Payments to Low-Income Workers Monday, June 23, 2025 farage taxpolicy nondom reformuk wealth lowincome economy generalelection taxexemptions labour Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, is set to unveil a controversial tax policy aimed at attracting wealthy foreigners while supporting low-income British workers. His proposed “Britannia Card,” which would cost … Read More
UK Unemployment Rate Reaches Highest Point Since 2021 Amid Wage Growth Slowdown Tuesday, June 10, 2025 unemployment wages labourmarket nationalinsurance economy chancellor rachelreeves bankofengland jobvacancies inflation The UK’s unemployment rate has climbed to 4.6%, marking its highest level since mid-2021. This comes alongside a noticeable slowdown in wage growth, sparking intense debate over the impact of recent government policies on the … Read More
Demand for Clear End Date as Disruptive Bridgwater Roadworks Continue Monday, June 9, 2025 bridgwater roadworks council celebrationmile infrastructure delays businesses construction transport economy Bridgwater’s ambitious £9 million Celebration Mile project, aimed at creating a safer, car-free route linking Northgate Docks to the town’s railway station, is facing significant delays. The roadworks, which began on Eastover … Read More