Challenges Facing South West Farmers in the 'Ruby Country' Wednesday, April 2, 2025 south west farmers ruby country inheritance tax farming community mole valley farmers government policy food security uncertainty family farming agriculture stress regulations Farmers in the South West of England are facing an uncertain future as new inheritance tax regulations loom on the horizon. The changes, set to come into effect, will levy a 20 percent tax rate on inherited farms valued over … 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
Millions at Stake for Somerset's Pothole Repairs Monday, March 31, 2025 somerset funding potholes repairs roads deadline government council infrastructure maintenance Somerset Council is at risk of missing out on approximately £3 million in funding to fix potholes if it fails to report the number of repairs already completed to the government. The Transport Secretary’s announcement … Read More
Government Funding Boosts Somerset Flood Schemes Monday, March 31, 2025 flood funding somerset environment agency schemes government investment protection projects The Environment Agency has announced that over £110 million in funding will benefit approximately 40 flood schemes in Wiltshire, Somerset, Bristol, Gloucestershire, and Dorset. This investment aims to safeguard homes, … Read More
Jacob Rees-Mogg Reflects on Mistakes Made During the Covid Pandemic Sunday, March 30, 2025 jacob rees-mogg covid pandemic mistakes government rules lockdown partygate challenges response In an exclusive interview, Jacob Rees-Mogg shared his views on the government’s handling of the Covid-19 pandemic, highlighting the numerous mistakes made during the crisis. Expressing his concerns, he discussed the … Read More
Approval Granted for Wellington Railway Station Site Development Monday, March 24, 2025 wellington railway station development councillors government plans spine road station square cherwyn developments Plans for the development of Somerset’s new railway station site in Wellington have received the green light from local councillors, pending a final decision from central government. Cherwyn Developments secured … Read More