Labour Government Deports 24,000 People in Eight-Year High Friday, April 25, 2025 labour deportations immigration crime government summit enforcement nationalities transparency control The Labour MP for Weston-super-Mare has applauded the recent revelation that the government has carried out 24,000 deportations since assuming power last summer. Daniel Aldridge, the first-ever Labour MP for the constituency, … Read More
Scathing Criticism for 'Fleeceholder' Management Companies as Service Charges Skyrocket Friday, April 25, 2025 fleeceholder management service charges residents mp leaseholders legislation transparency financial mismanagement rmg Liberal Democrat MP for Glastonbury and Somerton, Sarah Dyke, addressed Parliament, shedding light on the plight of local leaseholder residents burdened by exorbitant service fee hikes and restrictive contracts. One such … Read More
Food Influencer Faces Backlash for Undisclosed Paid Reviews Friday, April 18, 2025 influencer reviews ad disclosure advertising regulations promotions transparency customer protection complaints misleading ads Matthew Davies-Binge, better known as Food Review Club, has come under fire from restaurant owners for not disclosing the paid nature of his reviews. The UK’s top food reviewer has been accused of breaching advertising … Read More
Businesses Protest Controversial BID Levy Monday, August 12, 2024 protest levy clevedon bid controversy business council legal dissatisfaction transparency Local businesses in Clevedon are taking a stand against the Business Improvement District (BID) levy after a controversial vote last summer. The BID, aimed at funding town improvements through business levies, was approved … Read More
NHS Somerset Defends Car Parking Charges Amid Calls for Change Friday, August 2, 2024 nhs somerset car parking charges hospitals trade unions fees transparency outsourcing contracts patient care integrated care board frustration concessions infrastructure Amid growing frustration and outrage over expensive car parking charges at Somerset hospitals, the NHS Somerset Foundation Trust has found itself under scrutiny. The trust has defended its decision to employ private companies … Read More
Controversy Surrounding Closure of Troubled Care Home Tuesday, November 28, 2023 closure transparency council care home consultation scrutiny controversy residents decision criticism Bath and North East Somerset Council is facing criticism for its lack of transparency in the proposed closure of Chalton House, a council-run care home in Keynsham. The decision to close the care home comes after a damning … Read More