Strike Action Ends at Leonardo as Union Accepts 8% Pay Raise Tuesday, November 25, 2025 leonardo strike unite payrise aerospace workers inflation yeovil negotiations industrialaction All industrial action at Leonardo, the defence contractor, has come to an end following a new pay deal agreed with union leaders on Tuesday, November 25. Over 3,000 workers had staged strikes throughout November in protest … Read More
Strike Action Ends at Leonardo After Union Accepts 8% Pay Rise Tuesday, November 25, 2025 leonardo strike unite payrise aerospace labor inflation yeovil defence workers All industrial action at Leonardo, the prominent defence contractor, has come to an end after union leaders agreed to an 8% pay increase over two years. Over 3,000 workers participated in strikes throughout November in … Read More
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
Leonardo Workers Reject Latest Pay Offer, Strike Continues Across UK Tuesday, November 11, 2025 leonardo strike pay unite defence yeovil inflation industrialaction aerospace negotiations Workers at Leonardo, a major defence and aerospace company with a key site in Yeovil, Somerset, have rejected the firm’s latest pay offer, prompting ongoing strike action, the union Unite announced today (Tuesday, November … Read More
Seaside Towns Face Closure Risk Amid Sharp Rent Hikes Wednesday, October 29, 2025 dorset seaside tourism rents smallbusiness westbay lymeregis council kiosks inflation Dorset Council’s significant rent increases on kiosks at West Bay and Lyme Regis have sparked serious concerns among local business owners, who warn that these “hostile” hikes could lead to permanent closures. Sam … Read More
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