Government Doubles Farming Inheritance Tax Threshold to Protect Family Farms Tuesday, December 23, 2025 inheritance tax threshold government farming agriculture business relief farms finance On Tuesday 23 December, the government announced a significant increase in the Agricultural and Business Property Relief (ABPR) thresholds. Starting from April 2026, the individual threshold will rise from £1 million to £2.5 … Read More
Government Boosts Farming Inheritance Tax Threshold to Support Family Farms Tuesday, December 23, 2025 inheritance tax threshold agriculture farming business relief government reforms estate On Tuesday, 23 December, the government announced a significant change to the Agricultural and Business Property Reliefs (APR and BPR) thresholds. Starting from April 2026, the threshold will increase from £1 million to £2.5 … Read More
North Somerset Council’s Reserves Forecast to Plunge by £85m in Four Years Thursday, November 27, 2025 northsomerset reserves budget finance council audit socialcare funding deficit tax North Somerset Council’s usable reserves are projected to fall sharply from £125.8 million in 2023/24 to just over £40 million by 2027/28, representing a staggering two-thirds decline, according to external auditors Grant … Read More
Tourist Tax Proposal Gains Momentum in Weston-super-Mare Wednesday, November 26, 2025 tourism tax weston-super-mare northsomerset infrastructure economy mayor funding visitorlevy seaside North Somerset Council may reconsider introducing a tourist tax in popular destinations like Weston-super-Mare. Local government secretary Steve Reed announced on November 25 that mayors will soon have the authority to impose … Read More
Potential Tourist Tax Proposed for Weston-super-Mare Amid Financial Pressures Wednesday, November 26, 2025 tourism tax northsomerset westonsupermare budget infrastructure visitoreconomy localgovernment metromayor levy North Somerset Council is reconsidering the introduction of a tourist tax in popular towns like Weston-super-Mare following a recent announcement from the government. Local Government Secretary Steve Reed outlined that mayors … Read More
Bath Tourism Tax Advances Following Government Announcement Tuesday, November 25, 2025 bath tourism tax visitoreconomy infrastructure government christmasmarket localgovernment hospitality metromayor Bath is moving closer to introducing a tourist tax after a significant government announcement that grants new powers to local authorities. Known for its stunning Georgian architecture, historic Roman Baths, and status as a … Read More