Prime Minister Commits to Urgent Action Following Pharmacy Scandal in Somerset Saturday, November 29, 2025 pharmacy scandal legislation government healthcare regulation pharmacies funding staff patients Prime Minister Keir Starmer has vowed swift action in response to the ongoing Jhoots Pharmacy scandal, which has seen staff left unpaid and vulnerable patients deprived of essential medications across Somerset and beyond. … Read More
Somerset Council Allocates £3 Million for Comprehensive Staff Pay Review Amid Financial Concerns Monday, November 3, 2025 somerset council payreview staff salary recruitment equalpay transformation budget legalrisk Somerset Council has committed £3 million over the next two years to conduct a thorough review of its staff pay levels and rewards. This move aims to address recruitment and retention challenges by ensuring pay scales are … Read More
Patients Left Without Medicine as Jhoots Pharmacy Faces Allegations of Widespread Failures Thursday, October 16, 2025 jhoots pharmacy nhs regulation staff closures medication enforcement mps misconduct MPs from across the political spectrum have expressed deep concerns over the pharmacy chain Jhoots, accusing it of widespread operational failures, including unpaid wages, long-term store closures, and possible violations of … Read More
Cancer Research UK Reveals List of 88 Shop Closures Including Somerset Location Thursday, October 9, 2025 cancer charity retail shopclosures uk fundraising volunteers staff superstores somerset Cancer Research UK has announced plans to close 88 of its High Street shops across the UK by May 2026 as the initial phase of a significant retail overhaul. This move will impact nearly half of the charity’s approximately 600 … Read More
Chilton Bridge School Set to Expand Amid Rising Demand for Special Needs Education Wednesday, October 8, 2025 specialneeds education expansion ofsted boardingschool inclusion disabilities yeovil curriculum staff Chilton Bridge School, a private boarding institution in Yeovil catering to children and young people with special needs, is preparing to expand its enrollment as revealed in a recent Ofsted report. Currently, the school … Read More
High Street Pharmacy Chain Jhoots Owes Employees Thousands in Back Pay Tuesday, September 23, 2025 pharmacy jhoots backpay locum nhs closures staff shortages mps healthcare Jhoots Pharmacies, a well-known high street chain with 140 stores across the UK, is facing mounting criticism after employees claimed they are owed substantial back pay. The Pharmacists Defence Association (PDA) has reported … Read More