Businesses Warn of 'Worst Year Yet' Amidst Devon Hospitality Challenges Tuesday, September 16, 2025 hospitality devon tourism pubs cafes hotels inflation consumertrends costofliving staycation Businesses across Devon’s hospitality sector are facing a tough year, with many owners revealing serious challenges threatening their sustainability. From pubs and hotels to cafes and holiday resorts, the summer season’s … Read More
Somerset Council Chief Executive and Senior Officers to Receive Pay Increase Wednesday, September 10, 2025 somerset council payincrease chiefexecutive leadership salaries budget hrcommittee inflation localgovernment The chief executive of Somerset Council, Duncan Sharkey, along with his senior leadership team, will receive a backdated pay increase following approval by councillors. The raise aligns with a nationally agreed one-year pay … Read More
Somerset Council Chief Executive and Senior Officers to Receive Backdated Pay Increase Wednesday, September 10, 2025 somerset council pay chiefexecutive salary inflation localgovernment budget leadership hrcommittee The chief executive of Somerset Council, Duncan Sharkey, along with his most senior officers, will receive a backdated pay increase following councillors' formal approval. This decision aligns with the National Joint Council … Read More
UK Unemployment Rate Reaches Highest Point Since 2021 Amid Wage Growth Slowdown Tuesday, June 10, 2025 unemployment wages labourmarket nationalinsurance economy chancellor rachelreeves bankofengland jobvacancies inflation The UK’s unemployment rate has climbed to 4.6%, marking its highest level since mid-2021. This comes alongside a noticeable slowdown in wage growth, sparking intense debate over the impact of recent government policies on the … Read More
Soaring Rent Prices Highlight Somerset’s Housing Crisis Monday, June 2, 2025 rent somerset housing affordability bath rentalprices inflation ukhousing crisis landlords Rents across Somerset have surged dramatically, underlining the ongoing housing crisis in the region. In Bath and North East Somerset, the average monthly rent for a privately rented home reached £1,736 in the year leading up … Read More
Over 100 Council Workers to Experience Pay Freeze Amid New Pay Structure Wednesday, May 14, 2025 council pay salary freeze unison employment inflation equalpay reform localgovernment Bath and North East Somerset Council has approved a new pay structure that will freeze the salaries of more than 100 council workers for three years, although 62% of the 3,500-strong workforce will see pay increases. The … Read More