Small Businesses Struggle with Rising Costs and Job Losses Thursday, April 17, 2025 smallbusinesses risingcosts joblosses nationalinsurance businessrates financialchallenges sectorstrain economy liberaldemocrats localbusinesses Small businesses in Bath and North East Somerset are facing financial challenges as a result of increased national insurance contributions and soaring ingredient costs. Employees could potentially lose nearly £3,000 each by … Read More
New Gigafactory Substation in Somerset Faces Delay Until Late 2028 Thursday, April 17, 2025 somerset gigafactory substation power national grid construction development connectivity economy jobs Somerset’s much-anticipated £4bn ‘gigafactory’ is facing a delay in the operation of its new substation, with the facility not expected to be fully operational until the end of 2028. The initial phase of the … Read More
Trouble Looms as Shop Closures Desert Pretty UK Market Town's High Street Tuesday, April 15, 2025 devizes market town closures high street small businesses challenges economy community retail wiltshire The picturesque market town of Devizes is facing concerns over the potential desertion of its high street following a spate of shop closures. Faced with a challenging economic climate, businesses in Devizes have endured … Read More
Future of Closed Somerset Pub Hangs in the Balance Friday, April 11, 2025 somerset pub closure redevelopment housing economy planning conversion history council The future of the Cheddar Valley Inn in Wells, Somerset, hangs in the balance as plans have been proposed to convert the closed pub into two residential properties. The owner of the pub, Red Oak Taverns, seeks to redevelop … Read More
Analyzing the Impact of Donald Trump's Tariffs on the UK Economy Monday, April 7, 2025 trump tariffs uk economy globalization trade imports business alliance strategy Last week, US President Donald Trump announced a series of tariffs on numerous nations globally, causing significant concern among economists and triggering a potential market downturn. The UK Prime Minister, Sir Keir … Read More
Leonardo Secures £165m UK Defence Deal, Sustains 200 Jobs Tuesday, April 1, 2025 leonardo defence uk government contract jobs economy national security helicopters supply chain A £165 million contract has been awarded to Leonardo to maintain the Royal Navy’s fleet of Merlin helicopters, bolstering national security and stimulating economic growth in the UK. The deal will sustain 200 jobs at … Read More