Somerset Gigafactory Secures Crucial £380m Government Investment Thursday, April 9, 2026 gigafactory somerset investment batteries manufacturing government jobs agratas greentech economy Somerset’s groundbreaking gigafactory has received a pivotal £380 million boost from the UK government, ensuring it remains a cornerstone for local employment and economic growth for decades. Agratas is leading the … Read More
Somerset MP Calls for Caution on Proposed Tourism Tax Amid Economic Concerns Sunday, April 5, 2026 tourism tax somerset economy livelihood levy hospitality localgovernment devolution consultation A Liberal Democrat MP representing Tiverton and Minehead in Somerset has urged the government to carefully reconsider plans for a new ‘tourism tax.’ The Labour government’s recent consultation on permitting … Read More
Somerset MP Calls for Careful Consideration Before Implementing Tourism Tax Sunday, April 5, 2026 tourism tax somerset economy hospitality levy devolution localgovernment employment visitor A Somerset MP has urged the government to carefully reconsider any plans to introduce a ‘tourism tax’ that would impose additional fees on overnight visitors. Rachel Gilmour, the Liberal Democrat MP for Tiverton and Minehead, … Read More
Glastonbury’s Controversial World Heritage Bid Faces Local Opposition Sunday, April 5, 2026 glastonbury worldheritage tourism unesco localopposition development housing conservation infrastructure economy A recent meeting to discuss the possibility of Glastonbury becoming a UNESCO World Heritage Site was abandoned due to anti-social behaviour, highlighting the deep divisions among local residents over the proposal. The … Read More
Why We Should Move the Clock Change to 4pm on a Friday Saturday, March 28, 2026 daylightsaving clocks productivity sleep economy lifestyle workweek health evening tradition This Sunday at 1am, the nation will lose an hour as the clocks spring forward for Daylight Saving Time. While this biannual change is often met with groans and sleep disruptions, perhaps it’s time to reconsider when—and … Read More
Somerset MPs Call for Government Support to Preserve Local Carnivals Amid Rising Costs Saturday, March 28, 2026 somerset carnivals mps government funding volunteers community culture economy heritage Somerset’s cherished carnivals, deeply rooted in over 400 years of tradition, face mounting financial pressures that put their future at risk. Four Somerset MPs recently gathered in Westminster Hall to highlight the … Read More