Starting April 1, 2026, the TV Licence fee has increased by 3.15% in line with annual inflation. This means a colour TV licence now costs £180 per year, while a black-and-white licence is £60.50. Not paying your TV Licence …
Somerset Council has disclosed that it cannot specify the locations of over 2,300 empty homes within the county because the system required to map these properties is still under development. This revelation comes as part of …
Somerset Council has reported that it cannot currently provide details on the locations of more than 2,300 empty homes across the county because the system required to generate this data is “still being developed.” In …
As the state pension landscape shifts, policy experts are issuing important warnings about upcoming changes that will affect many workers, especially older adults. Starting in April 2026, the qualifying age for the state …
Significant changes to the state pension system are set to take effect soon, prompting concerns among policymakers and older workers alike. Starting in April 2026, the state pension age will begin to increase from the current …
Farmers across the UK face a looming inheritance tax (IHT) “time-bomb” as major legislative changes come into effect on April 6, 2026. These changes, introduced in the Finance Act 2026, will impose new limits on Agricultural …
The Government is considering implementing tougher penalties for drivers who fail to wear seat belts, following alarming new research from MoneySuperMarket revealing that 5.9 million UK drivers—equivalent to 14%—regularly …
The UK Government is considering introducing stricter penalties for drivers who fail to wear seat belts, following concerning research from MoneySuperMarket revealing that 5.9 million drivers—about 14% of UK …
More than 9,300 new homes across Somerset could be approved directly by central government rather than local councils, following the introduction of the Planning and Infrastructure Act, which received royal assent in December …
More than 9,300 new homes across Somerset could be approved directly by central government rather than local authorities, following the introduction of the Planning and Infrastructure Act, which received royal assent in …
The UK Government has unveiled a landmark road safety strategy aimed at significantly improving safety on the roads of England and Wales, describing the plan as a “turning point” in tackling drink-driving and other risks. …
An MP has criticized the requirement for Somerset Reindeer Ranch to obtain a full zoo licence as “nonsensical,” warning it could threaten the future of the business. The Somerset Council recently mandated that the ranch …
Several Somerset MPs are urging the government to boost rail investment in the south west as the Railways Bill progresses through the House of Commons to nationalise Britain’s railways. Currently under consideration, the Bill …
A petition calling for a city-wide reduction of Bath’s speed limit to 20mph has surpassed 100 signatures, reflecting growing concerns about road safety. The campaign was initiated by local advocate Guy Hodgson after a tragic …
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has vowed swift action in response to the ongoing Jhoots Pharmacy scandal, which has seen staff left unpaid and vulnerable patients deprived of essential medications across Somerset and beyond. …