Devastating Impact of Child Poverty in Somerset's Most Deprived Areas Saturday, April 12, 2025 child poverty somerset deprived neighbourhoods interactive map regional disparities government initiatives The latest figures from the Department for Work and Pensions reveal a stark reality - 4.5 million children across the UK were living in poverty in the year ending March 2024, marking a record high. Despite the … Read More
New Footbridge Construction Set to Commence in Taunton Tuesday, April 8, 2025 taunton footbridge construction council funding cyclists pedestrians infrastructure government completion The beginning of the installation for a new footbridge in Taunton town centre has been confirmed by Somerset Council. This project, approved in August 2024, entails the replacement of the current footbridge connecting … Read More
Warning of Ruin for Somerset Farmers Sunday, April 6, 2025 somerset farmers government rural crisis small business health social care liberal democrats sustainable farming A scathing critique from Somerset MP Sarah Dyke has highlighted the detrimental impact of the Chancellor’s Spring Statement on farmers and small businesses in the region. Dyke accused the government of neglecting rural … Read More
Labour MP Dan Norris Calls for Crackdown on Trail Hunting as Government Launches Public Consultation Friday, April 4, 2025 trail hunting fox hunting public consultation dan norris league against cruel sports government legal loopholes drag hunting bloodsports wildlife protection The British Government has initiated a public consultation on trail hunting, a practice often criticized for providing cover for banned fox hunting. Dan Norris, a Labour MP and chair of the League Against Cruel Sports, … Read More
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