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Somerset Cider Barn Faces Closure After 500% Business Rates Increase

A beloved Somerset establishment, the Cider Barn, may be forced to close its doors following an alarming 500% hike in business rates. Since 2012, Jason Law has operated the Cider Barn just off the A371 in Draycott, near …

By Charles Bowser · Wednesday 3 June 2026 · 3 min read

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Somerset Council Rejects Proposal for ‘Holiday Tax’ on Tourists

Somerset Council has firmly ruled out the introduction of a ‘holiday tax’ on tourists, following concerns raised by Conservative councillors about the potential economic impact. The Labour government recently held a …

By Tommy Wathen · Saturday 11 April 2026 · 2 min read