Somerset Hotels Shine in The Telegraph’s Top UK Hospitality Guide Sunday, May 31, 2026 somerset hotels hospitality travel uk boutique accommodation thetelegraph staycation luxury Eleven Somerset hotels have been proudly featured among the UK’s top 250 in a prestigious new guide released by The Telegraph. This carefully curated list celebrates properties that exemplify excellence in hospitality, … Read More
Bath Coffee Shop Closes After Struggling with Business Rates Saturday, May 30, 2026 bath coffee businessrates vat cafeclosure localbusiness smallbusiness customersupport hospitality tax Silcox Coffee, a cherished coffee shop located in the heart of Bath, has announced it will close its doors after this weekend. The team attributed the closure to the high cost of business rates and VAT, citing these financial … Read More
Why Somerset Council Cannot Introduce a 'Holiday Tax' Wednesday, May 27, 2026 somerset council holidaytax visitorlevy tourism localgovernment legislation hospitality economy devolution Conservative councillors in Somerset have recently faced criticism for allegedly misleading residents about a proposed “holiday tax” targeting local businesses. This notion stems from ongoing government consultations … Read More
Why Somerset Council Cannot Implement a 'Holiday Tax' Wednesday, May 27, 2026 somerset council holidaytax visitorlevy tourism localgovernment legislation devolution economy hospitality Conservative councillors in Somerset have been accused of misleading residents over a proposed “holiday tax” on local tourism businesses—a claim that doesn’t align with the council’s actual powers. The UK … Read More
Minehead Butlin's Director Warns 'Tourist Tax' Will Harm Working Families Saturday, May 16, 2026 tourism tax butlins minehead hospitality government levy families economy uk The director of Butlin’s Minehead resort in Somerset has criticized the UK government’s proposed Overnight Visitor Levy, warning it could significantly impact working families. Announced during the King’s … Read More
Minehead Butlin's boss warns 'tourist tax' will harm working families Saturday, May 16, 2026 tourism tax butlins minehead ukhospitality hospitality holiday economy government local The director of Butlin’s Minehead has criticized the UK government’s proposal to introduce a tourism tax, warning it will burden working families and damage local economies. The Overnight Visitor Levy, announced in the … Read More