Over one million pensioners living with health conditions could be missing out on up to £5,740 per year in extra financial support, according to research by MoneySavingExpert (MSE.com) and Policy in Practice. The consumer …
A thorough investigation into the collapse of Bridgwater-based construction company Henry W Pollard and Sons Ltd, with debts exceeding £15 million, is set to continue well into 2026. This follows the discovery of a nearly £5 …
A comprehensive investigation into the downfall of Henry W Pollard and Sons Ltd, a Bridgwater-based building firm burdened with more than £15 million in debts, is expected to extend well into 2026. The company, which operated …
Somerset Council sold over £90 million worth of assets last financial year and plans to generate an additional £35 million through further sales by March 2026. The council has been grappling with a financial emergency since …
A new legislation is set to be debated in Parliament this week, seeking to alleviate the financial strain on parents when it comes to purchasing school uniforms for their children. The proposal aims to address the escalating …
The Crusty Cob, a beloved family-run bakery established in 1969 with more than 100 employees, is facing the threat of permanent closure. The company, known for its nine local shops across the South West, has been forced into …
Somerset Council has approved a significant council tax increase of 7.5%, following special permission granted by the government to exceed the normal tax limit. Despite the hike, over 550 council staff members are set to be …
Somerset Council is considering changes to its council tax reduction scheme in an effort to save over £6m, with the potential for cuts to support for residents effective from April 2025. Currently, the council provides …
Seeking to address a staggering £80m funding gap for the current financial year and a projected £100m budget shortfall for 2025/2026, Somerset Council is considering the sale of landmark buildings and other assets. The …
Somerset taxpayers may soon face the prospect of increased costs for waste collection services as the current contractor, Suez, grapples with financial challenges. The company, responsible for all kerbside collections in the …
Residents of Somerset are expressing their worries about the possible closure of several recycling centers in the county, as the local council grapples with a financial emergency and seeks to make savings from the waste …
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 …
The recently announced funding increase for English local authorities has left Bath & North East Somerset Council facing unexpected financial challenges, with a shortfall of £187,000, according to council leaders. Secretary …
Bath and North East Somerset Council is taking a stance against accepting more unaccompanied asylum seeking children into its care due to financial constraints. The council, which has taken in 32 such children in the last …