Somerset Cider Barn Faces Closure After 500% Business Rates Increase Wednesday, June 3, 2026 somerset cider businessrates smallbusiness hospitality cheddar draycott localeconomy government levies 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 … Read More
Somerset Council Rejects Proposal for ‘Holiday Tax’ on Tourists Saturday, April 11, 2026 somerset tourism holidaytax localgovernment economy hospitality conservative levies visitors council 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 … Read More