Plans to build 750 new homes near the M5 motorway in Bridgwater have been temporarily put on hold while the government considers whether to call in the application for a public inquiry. The proposed development, put forward …
More than 300 fuel stations across the UK are now charging over £2 per litre for diesel, a milestone recently reached by several outlets in Somerset. In the past week, an additional 33 forecourts increased their prices …
A significant review of Personal Independence Payments (PIP) is entering a critical phase, with a series of roundtable discussions scheduled to begin next week. These consultation events are designed to gather input from …
The HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has informed Child Benefit claimants of a planned disruption to its online services on Wednesday, 9 September 2026. This scheduled maintenance will temporarily prevent access to certain …
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has issued a warning for Child Benefit claimants about a temporary disruption to its online services scheduled for Wednesday, 9 September 2026. A notice posted on 3 September states that due to …
Motoring industry experts have urged Andy Burnham’s government to end the practice of selling drivers’ information to private parking companies at a low cost of just £2.50 per request. New figures reveal a 17% increase in the …
In the UK, over 24 million people receive at least one form of benefit, according to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). While the majority of these claims are genuine, benefit fraud continues to cost the government …
The UK Government has announced a compensation scheme for families living near newly constructed electricity pylons and overhead power lines. Under the proposed plan, households within 500 metres of new electricity …
In his first visit to the West Country as Prime Minister, Andy Burnham reinstated a £2 fare cap on bus journeys across England, aiming to ease financial pressures on households struggling with the cost of living. This move …
North Somerset councillors have strongly criticised the government’s recent reforms to planning permission rules, describing them as “Stalinist” and an unwelcome centralisation of power. Despite already meeting most of the …
Thousands of unpaid carers are being pursued by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to repay substantial benefit overpayments, with some debts exceeding £20,000. Recent figures reveal that last year alone, the DWP …
Somerset Council is facing significant financial challenges, prompting the government to issue a formal notice addressing the situation. This intervention underscores the seriousness of the council’s financial position. In …
The UK Government is consulting on new rules that could impose penalties on businesses paying their PAYE and VAT on time—but through the wrong payment channel. The proposal aims to require businesses to settle these …
The UK Government is consulting on a significant change that could penalize businesses even if they pay their PAYE and VAT on time, simply because they use the wrong payment method. The proposed rule would require businesses …
North Somerset Council is exploring the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to help manage £23 million in budget cuts projected over the next four years. In response to growing financial pressures from rising social care …