Somerset Cricket Reports Record-Breaking Financial Year with Revenue Surpassing £10 Million Thursday, May 28, 2026 somerset cricket finance revenue t20 ecb thehundred infrastructure players investment sport Somerset County Cricket Club has achieved a historic milestone, generating over £10 million in revenue for the first time, according to the club’s recently published annual accounts for the year ending December 31, 2025. The … Read More
BBC TV Licence Fee Faces Calls for Reform Amid Declining Revenue and Criticism Friday, March 6, 2026 bbc licencefee streaming publicbroadcasting funding mediatax britishbroadcasting publicservice revenue mediareform The BBC’s iconic TV licence fee is under growing scrutiny as business leaders declare it “not fit for purpose” in today’s streaming-centric world. Termed by some as a “poll tax for telly,” the fee faces increasing challenges … Read More
£24.7m Funding Boost Secures Somerset Bus Services Through 2030 Monday, December 22, 2025 somerset bus funding transport council subsidy infrastructure revenue capital publictransport sport The Somerset Bus Partnership has welcomed a £24.7 million funding boost aimed at strengthening the county’s bus services up to 2030. This funding, provided by the Department for Transport (DfT), comes through the local … Read More
ITV Accelerates Cost-Cutting Amid Significant Profit Decline Thursday, July 24, 2025 itv finance profit costcutting advertising broadcasting digital restructuring revenue market Broadcaster ITV has intensified its cost-cutting measures following a steep decline in half-year profits. The company, known for popular shows like Britain’s Got Talent and Love Island, announced an additional £15 … Read More
Residential Parking Permits Revenue Soars in BANES Area Thursday, March 27, 2025 revenue banes parking permits residential council costs commuter zones environment Residential parking permits revenue has surpassed £4 million in Bath and North East Somerset (BANES) since 2020, with a rise in collections each year. A freedom of information request by used-car retailer cinch [sic] … Read More
Somerset Council Approves 'Astronomical' 7.5% Council Tax Hike Thursday, March 6, 2025 somerset council tax hike budget government financial services social care revenue Somerset Council has approved a significant council tax increase of 7.5%, following special permission granted by the government to exceed the normal tax limit. Despite the hike, over 550 council staff members are set to be … Read More