Bath MP Urges Emergency VAT Cut to Save Local Businesses Amid Cost-of-Living Crisis Friday, November 14, 2025 vat hospitality costofliving bath businesses economy liberaldemocrats tax budget inflation Bath’s Liberal Democrat MP Wera Hobhouse has called for an immediate VAT cut to support struggling local businesses hammered by the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. She is urging the government to reduce VAT by 5% for pubs, … Read More
Bath MP Urges Emergency VAT Cut as Local Businesses Struggle Amid Cost-of-Living Crisis Friday, November 14, 2025 vat bath hospitality costofliving smallbusiness economy liberaldemocrats taxation businessrates energybills Bath’s MP, Wera Hobhouse, has called for an emergency reduction in VAT to support local businesses severely impacted by the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. The Liberal Democrat representative advocates for an immediate 5% VAT … Read More
Inside Mad Swans: The Mendip Hills Retreat Revolutionizing Sport and Dining Sunday, November 9, 2025 madswans mendiphills golf padel pickleball finedining sustainability leisure hospitality retreat sport Mad Swans, a fresh countryside retreat in Somerset’s picturesque Mendip Hills, is redefining modern leisure by combining sport, socializing, and exceptional dining under one stylish roof. Located just 40 minutes from Bristol … Read More
Bridgwater’s Commercial Inn: A Community Pub Reborn with Record-Breaking Success Thursday, November 6, 2025 bridgwater commercialinn community publife hospitality brewing events revival localbusiness ownership “I just love making everyone happy.” This simple motto drives Kayleigh Howitt, the dynamic new owner of The Commercial Inn on Redgate Street, Bridgwater, who has breathed fresh life into the once-sleepy local pub. Since … Read More
Bridgwater’s Commercial Inn Revives Community Spirit with a Surge in Sales and New Energy Thursday, November 6, 2025 bridgwater pub community hospitality ownership transformation local events food hospitalityindustry Kayleigh Howitt had no idea she’d end up owning The Commercial Inn on Redgate Street, Bridgwater. Yet since taking the helm in August 2024, this once-quiet corner pub has blossomed into a vibrant community centre, pulling an … Read More
Somerset Pubs Shine in UK’s Top 100 List by The Good Food Guide Saturday, November 1, 2025 somerset wiltshire pubs goodfoodguide britishpubs food ale hospitality awards top100 Pubs across Somerset and Wiltshire have earned prestigious recognition, securing spots in The Good Food Guide’s inaugural list of the UK’s top 100 pubs. This achievement is especially remarkable amid a challenging period for … Read More