Calls Grow for Mandatory Front-of-Pack Nutrition Labels to Tackle UK Obesity Crisis Saturday, January 10, 2026 nutrition obesity trafficlights labelling health government which consumers retailers prevention The UK faces a pressing obesity crisis, prompting consumer advocacy group Which? to call on the Government to make front-of-pack nutrition labelling mandatory. The group argues that the current voluntary traffic light system, … Read More
Drink-drive limit lowered in landmark UK road safety strategy Wednesday, January 7, 2026 drinkdrive roadsafety government legislation alcolocks drivers transport enforcement vision accidents The UK Government has unveiled a landmark road safety strategy aimed at significantly improving safety on the roads of England and Wales, describing the plan as a “turning point” in tackling drink-driving and … Read More
Government ‘Forced Our Hand’ to Build on Greenbelt, Says North Somerset Council Friday, January 2, 2026 greenbelt housing development northsomerset government planning sustainability affordable housingtarget transport North Somerset Council has revealed that the government’s increased housing targets have compelled them to allocate land within the Bristol green belt for new housing developments. The council’s draft local plan proposes … Read More
Council Says Government 'Forced Our Hand' to Build on Greenbelt Land Friday, January 2, 2026 greenbelt housing northsomerset development planning sustainability government affordablehousing transportation environment sport North Somerset Council has expressed frustration, stating that the government has effectively “forced our hand” by mandating increased housing targets that compel development on protected greenbelt land. The council’s latest … Read More
Design of New A39 Bridgwater Cycle Link Set to Cost £78,000 Saturday, December 27, 2025 bridgwater cycling a39 somerset infrastructure activetravel transport design government walking Somerset Council has announced that designing a new cycling link along Bridgwater’s bustling A39 Bath Road will cost approximately £78,000. This initiative is a key part of ongoing efforts to enhance walking and cycling … Read More
Government Boosts Farming Inheritance Tax Threshold to Support Family Farms Tuesday, December 23, 2025 inheritance tax threshold agriculture farming business relief government reforms estate On Tuesday, 23 December, the government announced a significant change to the Agricultural and Business Property Reliefs (APR and BPR) thresholds. Starting from April 2026, the threshold will increase from £1 million to £2.5 … Read More