In his first visit to the West Country as Prime Minister, Andy Burnham reinstated a £2 fare cap on bus journeys across England, aiming to ease financial pressures on households struggling with the cost of living. This move …
Benefit fraud in Somerset has surged, partly due to Somerset Council’s failure to upgrade its outdated benefits processing systems. Established in April 2023, the council inherited legacy systems from its four predecessor …
Silcox Coffee, a cherished coffee shop located in the heart of Bath, has announced it will close its doors after this weekend. The team attributed the closure to the high cost of business rates and VAT, citing these financial …
Silcox Coffee, a beloved coffee shop located in the heart of Bath, has announced it will close its doors after this weekend. The team behind the café cited soaring business rates and VAT as key reasons behind their difficult …
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has issued a timely warning to motorists about a significant change in electric vehicle (EV) tax regulations that could lead to unexpectedly high annual costs. From April 1, …
The director of Butlin’s Minehead has criticized the UK government’s proposal to introduce a tourism tax, warning it will burden working families and damage local economies. The Overnight Visitor Levy, announced in the King’s …
The director of Butlin’s Minehead resort in Somerset has voiced strong opposition to the government’s proposed Overnight Visitor Levy, a tourism tax set to be introduced following its announcement in the King’s Speech on May …
The director of Butlin’s Minehead resort in Somerset has criticized the UK government’s proposed Overnight Visitor Levy, warning it could significantly impact working families. Announced during the King’s Speech on May 13, …
Prem Rugby chiefs have openly acknowledged the difficulties of competing with France’s Top 14 due to stricter salary cap regulations in England. English clubs have a salary cap of approximately £8 million per season, which …
Prem Rugby officials have openly acknowledged the difficulties faced in competing with France’s Top 14 league, primarily due to the contrasting salary cap regulations. In England, Premiership clubs are permitted to spend …
Somerset Council is yet again searching for a permanent chief financial officer (CFO) after its latest chosen candidate withdrew for personal reasons. This marks another hurdle for the authority, which is legally required to …
A Somerset MP has urged the government to carefully reconsider any plans to introduce a ‘tourism tax’ that would impose additional fees on overnight visitors. Rachel Gilmour, the Liberal Democrat MP for Tiverton and Minehead, …
A Liberal Democrat MP representing Tiverton and Minehead in Somerset has urged the government to carefully reconsider plans for a new ‘tourism tax.’ The Labour government’s recent consultation on permitting mayoral strategic …
Since its inception in April 2023, Somerset Council has spent over £40 million on agency staff, sparking substantial criticism amid ongoing job cuts and a sweeping cost-cutting transformation programme. The council’s …
Since its establishment in April 2023, Somerset Council has spent over £40 million on agency staff, sparking criticism amid ongoing job cuts and a major transformation programme. The council is executing a comprehensive plan …