Should Keir Starmer Take a Tougher Stance on Donald Trump? Tuesday, January 20, 2026 keirstarmer donaldtrump tariffs ukusrelations trade diplomacy greenland foreignpolicy security brexit Sir Keir Starmer held an urgent press conference following President Donald Trump’s recent threats to impose new tariffs on the United Kingdom and other countries. Since Trump’s return to office, Starmer has … Read More
UK Brexit Poll Reveals Majority Now Favour Remain with Growing Support for New Referendum Monday, January 12, 2026 brexit referendum eu ukpolitics europeanunion echr publicopinion trade keirstarmer nigelfarage Public opinion in the UK is noticeably shifting on Brexit, as a recent poll by More in Common conducted for The Sunday Times indicates a growing desire for a new referendum on the nation’s EU membership within the next … Read More
Screwfix to Open New Store at Minehead Industrial Estate Following Planning Approval Wednesday, December 17, 2025 screwfix minehead industrialestate employment retail planning construction somerset trade jobs Screwfix is set to establish a new store at Minehead industrial estate after receiving approval for its redevelopment plans. The renowned hardware and tools retailer, which boasts over 900 stores across the UK, Ireland, and … Read More
‘We can’t afford another Clevedon disaster’: Businesses raise alarm over proposed parking charges Wednesday, November 19, 2025 clevedon parking businesses northsomerset charges retail economy protest council trade A growing chorus of concern from Clevedon businesses has emerged over North Somerset Council’s proposal to introduce parking charges on Hill Road, threatening the town’s economic vitality. Council leader Mike Bell has … Read More
Businesses Rally Against North Somerset Council's Parking Charge Plans in Clevedon Wednesday, November 19, 2025 clevedon parking northsomerset business charges protest trade smallbusiness council community A growing chorus of local businesses is speaking out against North Somerset Council’s proposed parking charges in Clevedon. The council’s plans to introduce fees in key areas like Hill Road have sparked concern that the … Read More
Bath Shop Faces Lock Change Threat Amid Rent Dispute Over 'Dire Summer' Trading Wednesday, October 1, 2025 bath rent shop council broadstreet lockout business trade signage dispute Chapter 22, a beloved record and plant shop located on Broad Street in Bath, is embroiled in a tense dispute with Bath and North East Somerset Council over thousands of pounds in unpaid rent. The shop’s owners, Nicola … Read More