Whitbread, the hotel giant behind Premier Inn, has announced the closure of five restaurants in Somerset as part of a wider strategy to combat escalating business costs. The closure plan involves shutting down 200 restaurants …
A large fire has once again broken out at the former Oscar Mayer factory, reigniting concerns over the future of the site. The factory, which closed in 2021, led to the loss of 860 jobs, marking a significant blow to the …
Toolstream, a leading DIY tool distributor based in Yeovil, Somerset, has entered administration, resulting in the loss of 111 jobs. The company, located on Yeovil’s Lufton Trading Estate, cited the global supply chain crisis …
Stawley Primary School, one of Somerset’s highest-performing primary schools, is set to lose a classroom as part of Somerset Council’s redevelopment plans—raising concerns among school governors about potential job losses and …
Stawley Primary School, one of Somerset’s highest-performing primary schools, is set to reduce its classroom count as part of council plans to rebuild the school’s facilities. Situated in the village of Stawley between …
Small businesses in Bath and North East Somerset are facing financial challenges as a result of increased national insurance contributions and soaring ingredient costs. Employees could potentially lose nearly £3,000 each by …