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Tuesday, November 5, 2024 somerset pay minimum wage workers raise labour south west budget mps wage increase

Nearly 27,000 workers in Somerset are poised to see an increase in their pay come next April. This change is attributed to the upcoming rise in the minimum wage, which will affect around 18% of the local workforce. As part of … Read More

Thursday, July 4, 2024 somerset general election 2024 polling stations mps voting democracy political landscape polling locations registered voters electoral process

Today, the residents of Somerset will exercise their democratic right as they head to the polling stations to cast their votes for new Members of Parliament in the General Election 2024. The polling stations are open from 7am … Read More

Monday, February 12, 2024 somerset fly-tipping recycling waste rural mps environment enforcement funding communities

The closure of waste facilities in Somerset has raised concerns about the escalating issue of fly-tipping, particularly in rural areas. MPs, including Sarah Dyke and Sarah Jones, have emphasized the significant distress and … Read More

Sunday, January 14, 2024 children special needs disabilities free school meals government mps guidance dietary needs legal right intervention

MPs have criticized the government for failing to ensure that thousands of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) receive their legal entitlement to free school meals. During a Parliamentary debate on … Read More