Somerset ‘Gigafactory’ Secures Crucial £380 Million Government Investment Thursday, April 9, 2026 somerset gigafactory agratas investment batteries manufacturing jobs industrialstrategy netzero ukeconomy Somerset’s groundbreaking new ‘gigafactory’ has received a pivotal £380 million investment from central government, ensuring it remains a key employer and economic driver in the region for years ahead. Agratas is currently … Read More
Petrol Prices Could Soar by 20p Following Chancellor's Spring Statement Tuesday, March 3, 2026 petrol fuelprices oilprices inflation rachelreeves fairfueluk energycrisis brexit ukeconomy fueldutycuts Petrol and diesel prices in the UK face a potential surge of up to 20p per litre in the coming weeks, sparking concern among drivers and households after Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ recent spring statement. The rise is … Read More
Tourism in Somerset Surges as Staycation Popularity Rises Sunday, August 24, 2025 somerset tourism staycation premierparks backbritishholidays visitbritain holidayparks domestictravel caravancouncil ukeconomy Tourism in Somerset is experiencing a notable upswing, bucking the broader national trend of uneven demand across UK holiday destinations. Recent research by Premier Parks reveals a 31.41% increase in web searches for … Read More
Tourism in Somerset Soars as Holidaymakers Flock to the Region Sunday, August 24, 2025 somerset tourism staycation holidays domestictravel holidayparks backbritishholidays premierparks ukeconomy caravancouncil Tourism in Somerset is experiencing a significant upswing, bucking the broader national decline in staycations, according to new data from Premier Parks. The analysis, comparing website traffic from January to early June 2025 … Read More