Starmer Resigns as Prime Minister: Bath Residents Show Political Fatigue Amidst Rapid Leadership Changes Monday, June 22, 2026 starmer bath primeminister politics resignation fatigue leadership policy uk parliament On Monday, June 22, Sir Keir Starmer stepped down as Prime Minister after serving 717 days in office, marking the sixth person to hold the position in just ten years. His tenure was marked by significant, often controversial … Read More
Starmer Resigns as PM: Bath Residents Show Signs of Political Fatigue Amid Rapid Leadership Changes Monday, June 22, 2026 starmer resignation bath politics primeminister leadership fatigue uk policy publicopinion The city of Bath is experiencing a sense of political exhaustion following the resignation of Sir Keir Starmer, the sixth Prime Minister to lead the UK in just ten years. After serving 717 days in office, Starmer stepped down … Read More
Government Forces Bath and North East Somerset to Double Housing Targets and Weaken Green Planning Rules Sunday, May 31, 2026 housing planning environment government council bath development biodiversity policy scrutiny Councillors in Bath and North East Somerset have expressed frustration after the government imposed significant changes on the council’s housing policies. With the upcoming submission of their new “local plan” — a blueprint … Read More
Bath Mother Champions Improved Miscarriage Care After Heartbreaking Losses Saturday, May 2, 2026 miscarriage pregnancy healthcare support loss nhs tommy’s mentalhealth policy maternity Bethany Hulme-Teague, a mother from Bath, has become a passionate advocate for improved miscarriage care following her deeply distressing experiences with pregnancy loss. Supporting Tommy’s charity’s new Graded Model of … Read More
DWP Expands Eligibility for Additional £110 Payments in Universal Credit Update Sunday, April 26, 2026 dwp universalcredit childpayment childpoverty benefits scotland jobseekersallowance policy familysupport income The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is set to enhance support for thousands of Universal Credit claimants by expanding eligibility for additional £28.20 weekly payments per child, potentially boosting family incomes by … Read More
Bath Council Faces Pressure to Abandon Net Zero Housebuilding Standards Wednesday, March 25, 2026 netzero bath sustainability planning environment housing energy carbon council policy Bath and North East Somerset Council, known for enforcing some of the country’s strictest energy efficiency standards in new housing, may soon be compelled to abandon its “net zero” building requirements. These regulations … Read More