Wincanton Racecourse Raises Alarm Over Proposed Increase in Betting Duty Wednesday, September 10, 2025 wincanton racing betting taxation horseracing gambling duty economicimpact ukpolitics localeconomy The MP for Glastonbury and Somerton recently visited Wincanton Racecourse to voice strong concerns about the government’s proposal to harmonise Remote Betting and Gaming Duty. In a letter to the Chancellor, she warned that … Read More
‘Lethal cocktail’ threatens Somerset pubs as urgent warning issued Sunday, September 7, 2025 pubs hospitality businessrates nationalinsurance community somerset jobs taxation government southwest The government faces mounting pressure to reconsider a series of policies that critics say are devastating pubs and restaurants across the South West. Hospitality businesses—including pubs, hotels, and restaurants—are calling … Read More
'We Must Save Future Generations of Farmers from Financial Strain' Sunday, August 31, 2025 farmers farming somerset agriculture foodsecurity rural taxation mentalhealth sustainability brexit Ed Davey, leader of the Liberal Democrat Party, visited Warren’s Farm Shop near Cheddar this week to pick strawberries alongside Wells & Mendip Hills MP Tessa Munt. During the visit, he called on shoppers to support … Read More
New Property Tax Proposed for Homes Valued Over £500,000 Friday, August 22, 2025 propertytax stampduty housingmarket treasury rachelreeves counciltax ukhousing taxation labour localgovernment The UK Treasury is reportedly considering replacing stamp duty with a new property tax targeting homes valued over £500,000. This potential shift could significantly reshape the property market and how buyers and sellers … Read More
Maps Reveal Homes Sold Above Proposed £500k Tax Threshold in Past Year Friday, August 22, 2025 taxation property realestate stampduty housingmarket england wales chancellor landregistry highvalue Only one in five homes sold in England and Wales over the past year would be affected by a proposed change in property tax, currently under consideration by Chancellor Rachel Reeves. The government is exploring a radical … Read More
Hinkley Worker Acknowledges Nuclear Power Investment as Necessary Despite High Cost Wednesday, June 11, 2025 hinkley nuclear spendingreview netzero government taxation nhs housing somerset bristol Nathan Jones, a 42-year-old painter at the Hinkley nuclear power station in Somerset, has voiced his support for the government’s substantial investment in nuclear energy, despite acknowledging the considerable expense … Read More