Economy

Gideon Amos reacts to the Budget, and said he'd

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'I'll keep fighting for Musgrove': Taunton and Wellington MP reacts to Budget

Great South West Partnership has published a landmark new report

Great South West Partnership has published a landmark new report

South West a 'key player' in UK's Industrial Strategy

Richard Foord, Liberal Democrat MP

Richard Foord, Liberal Democrat MP

Thousands of over-80s in Honiton & Sidmouth at risk of losing Winter Fuel Payments

Glover's Walk site in Yeovil town centre

Glover's Walk site in Yeovil town centre

Yeovil Refresh enters final phase following site purchase

Leading figures set out how the South West is poised to deliver for the UK economy

Leading figures set out how the South West is poised to deliver for the UK economy

South West's position as leader in UK economy at major conference

Advice and demonstrations as Homebuilding & Renovating Show returns to Shepton

Advice and demonstrations as Homebuilding & Renovating Show returns to Shepton

Advice and demonstrations as Homebuilding & Renovating Show returns to Shepton

The cost of living is still impacting people across the country

The cost of living is still impacting people across the country

Majority of UK adults still opt for day trips amid cost-of-living crisis

Independents Day UK: Support your independent retailer

Independents Day UK: Support your independent retailer

Independents Day UK: Support your independent retailer

Rishi Sunak declared inflation was “back to normal” in response to the latest figures, and that “brighter days are ahead”.

Rishi Sunak declared inflation was “back to normal” in response to the latest figures, and that “brighter days are ahead”.

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UK inflation falls to lowest levels in nearly three years

Daniel Bosisto, a 27-year-old steel-fixing apprentice from Cardiff.

Daniel Bosisto, a 27-year-old steel-fixing apprentice from Cardiff.

Training, investment and jobs: report on ‘positive impacts’ of Hinkley project

Crowds watch Foo Fighters perform on the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury Festival 2023.

Crowds watch Foo Fighters perform on the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury Festival 2023.

Glastonbury Festival

Glastonbury Festival generates £32 million for Somerset businesses, figures show

The UK slipped into recession at the end of last year after a weak December for the country's economy

The UK slipped into recession at the end of last year after a weak December for the country's economy

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UK falls into recession after economy shrank again at the end of 2023

Aldi has sold more than 300,000 Surprise Bags.

Aldi has sold more than 300,000 Surprise Bags.

Aldi extend reservation for Somerset customers to pick up Surprise Bags

£800 million will be spent on road repairs across the South West after the government cancelled the HS2 link between Birmingham and Manchester - but will it have a real impact?

£800 million will be spent on road repairs across the South West after the government cancelled the HS2 link between Birmingham and Manchester - but will it have a real impact?

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Extra £3.5m to fix Somerset's roads after HS2 cancellation will have 'minimal' impact

Town and parish councils could be asked to take on more of Somerset's local services.

Town and parish councils could be asked to take on more of Somerset's local services.

Somerset Council

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Council tax bills could rise as Somerset authority struggles to balance books

The showcase featured several crime scenes constructed around the Bridgwater campus, which students eagerly investigated with guidance from guest speakers

The showcase featured several crime scenes constructed around the Bridgwater campus, which students eagerly investigated with guidance from guest speakers

Students experience crime scene investigation during university showcase

Use the Motorway Tax band finder

Use the Motorway Tax band finder

Is your car tax band changing?

Garador celebrates the first garage door to come off the production line powered by solar energy.

Garador celebrates the first garage door to come off the production line powered by solar energy.

Garador: Yeovil company produce major investment in solar energy

A taxi rank in Taunton town centre.

A taxi rank in Taunton town centre.

Somerset Council

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Taxi fares across Somerset set to rise as council seeks to harmonise rates

Barney Rycroft and some of the pupils at Stoke St Gregory CofE Primary School, where he is the new headteacher. Picture: Stoke St Gregory CofE Primary School

Barney Rycroft and some of the pupils at Stoke St Gregory CofE Primary School, where he is the new headteacher. Picture: Stoke St Gregory CofE Primary School

New headteacher at village primary school about to become an academy

Langford Budville CoE Primary School have appointed Jonathan Moise-Souch as their new headteacher.

Langford Budville CoE Primary School have appointed Jonathan Moise-Souch as their new headteacher.

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Primary school near Wellington welcomes new headteacher

Asian hornet on ivy in Brittany.

Asian hornet on ivy in Brittany.

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Beekeepers Association issues warning over Asian hornets in Somerset

An electric vehicle charging point has been placed in the medieval village of Dunster in Somerset.

An electric vehicle charging point has been placed in the medieval village of Dunster in Somerset.

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Historic village becomes latest to join electric vehicle charger rollout in Somerset

A group of year six children from St John’s Church of England primary school enjoyed a trip to New Rendy Solar farm.

A group of year six children from St John’s Church of England primary school enjoyed a trip to New Rendy Solar farm.

Children learn about sustainability and biodiversity on school trip to solar farm

Nathan Orr, Mendip Hills AONB Nature Recovery Ranger, with the Bowland Award.

Nathan Orr, Mendip Hills AONB Nature Recovery Ranger, with the Bowland Award.

Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty's efforts to build homes for adders wins award

Caroline and Liz have provided care for more than 20 children and young people across a seven year period through the Somerset Council.

Caroline and Liz have provided care for more than 20 children and young people across a seven year period through the Somerset Council.

Somerset couple share positive impact foster caring has had on their lives

St Margaret's Hospice Care volunteers, and their family, were recognised for their contributions.

St Margaret's Hospice Care volunteers, and their family, were recognised for their contributions.

St Margaret's hold awards ceremonies to recognise staff and volunteers' contribution

Newly elected chair of National Association of Cider Makers (NACM) David Sheppy has called for a freeze in excise duty until at least 2025.

Newly elected chair of National Association of Cider Makers (NACM) David Sheppy has called for a freeze in excise duty until at least 2025.

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New elected NACM chair David Sheppy calls for freeze in excise duty

St Margaret’s Hospice Care have launched Sustainable September to encourage people from Somerset to take part.

St Margaret’s Hospice Care have launched Sustainable September to encourage people from Somerset to take part.

St Margaret’s Hospice Care launch month-long charity shop challenge

Farms for City Children supported by NFU Mutual Charitable Trust

Farms for City Children supported by NFU Mutual Charitable Trust

NFU Mutual supports South West services through charitable giving

Is Taunton missing a trick when it comes to visitors and tourism?

Cleeve Hill, where the road is permanently closed due to coastal erosion. Picture: Geckoella

Cleeve Hill, where the road is permanently closed due to coastal erosion. Picture: Geckoella

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Town suffering from road falling into the sea gets £30,000 boost

Henry Haslam, author of The Earth and Us.

Henry Haslam, author of The Earth and Us.

Green Focus column: The Economy versus the Environment

NatWest has published its latest South West Business Activity Index.

NatWest has published its latest South West Business Activity Index.

South West Business activity returns to growth in February

Discover how you can have a long and exciting career in Accountancy thanks to Richard Huish College.

Discover how you can have a long and exciting career in Accountancy thanks to Richard Huish College.

Get AAT and ACCA qualified at Richard Huish College

Prince’s Trust Youth Index 2023 reveals cost of living concerns. Image Credits: NQ Staff

Prince’s Trust Youth Index 2023 reveals cost of living concerns. Image Credits: NQ Staff

Cost of living crisis

Prince’s Trust Youth Index 2023 reveals cost of living concerns

SSE in collab with Spark Somerset brings out AWE programme. Image Credits: SSE

SSE in collab with Spark Somerset brings out AWE programme. Image Credits: SSE

2006 Oxfordshire Business Awards

Spark Somerset accelerates Women’s Enterprise programme

Shepton Mallet Leisure Centre closes this month. Picture: Social media

Shepton Mallet Leisure Centre closes this month. Picture: Social media

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Leisure centre to close due to huge drop in numbers using it

Somerset West and Taunton Council was “disappointed to hear” that its ‘Vision for Tonedale’ bid was unsuccessful.

Somerset West and Taunton Council was “disappointed to hear” that its ‘Vision for Tonedale’ bid was unsuccessful.

Mendip, Somerset

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Politicians left ‘frustrated and disappointed’ as levelling up bids are turned down

The former Bridgwater Community Hospital on Salmon Parade in Bridgwater.

The former Bridgwater Community Hospital on Salmon Parade in Bridgwater.

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Funding granted to transform former hospital – but other Somerset projects miss out

The Coal Orchard development (a.k.a. Riverside) in Taunton town centre. Picture: Daniel Mumby

The Coal Orchard development (a.k.a. Riverside) in Taunton town centre. Picture: Daniel Mumby

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Taunton residents have their say about what brands should set up shop on Riverside

Taunton MP Rebecca Pow, who has expressed support for the Autumn Statement

Taunton MP Rebecca Pow, who has expressed support for the Autumn Statement

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Rebecca Pow supports Chancellor's Autumn Statement

Jeremy Hunt revealed he was raising the national living wage from £9.50 per hour to £10.42 per hour

Jeremy Hunt revealed he was raising the national living wage from £9.50 per hour to £10.42 per hour

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Millions to receive £1,600 pay boost as Jeremy Hunt announces living wage rise

Kelly di Notaro

Kelly di Notaro

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Local reaction to tax rises announced in the Autumn Statement

Jeremy Hunt announced tax rises and spending cuts, while energy bills are set to rise

Jeremy Hunt announced tax rises and spending cuts, while energy bills are set to rise

Millions to pay more in tax as Chancellor reveals £55bn plan in autumn statement

The Cricketers in Taunton.

The Cricketers in Taunton.

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11 pubs in Taunton where you can watch the World Cup

Glastonbury Festival founder Michael Eavis is a long-time supporter of the Surviving Winter appeal.

Glastonbury Festival founder Michael Eavis is a long-time supporter of the Surviving Winter appeal.

Glastonbury Festival

Michael Eavis renews support for Surviving Winter charity scheme

Talk Money Week encourages people to start conversations about their finances to share their concerns.

Talk Money Week encourages people to start conversations about their finances to share their concerns.

Your Money Matters

One in six adults in the south west have no savings, survey finds

Entrance to Glastonbury Abbey on Magdalene Street

Entrance to Glastonbury Abbey on Magdalene Street

Residents to find out how they can bring £23.6m projects to life

Glastonbury Festival could change drug testing policy

Glastonbury Festival could change drug testing policy

Glastonbury Festival

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Glastonbury Festival could change drug testing policy

Members of the RMT are on strike in a dispute over pay and conditions.

Members of the RMT are on strike in a dispute over pay and conditions.

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Somerset bus drivers take to picket line in second day of strike action

Your money matters: Property saving costs for business owners

Your money matters: Property saving costs for business owners

Your money matters: Property saving costs for business owners

The Baily's Buildings on Beckery Old Road in Glastonbury.

The Baily's Buildings on Beckery Old Road in Glastonbury.

Two historic buildings to become businesses base

Natwest has announced it will be closing 43 branches across the country.

Natwest has announced it will be closing 43 branches across the country.

Taunton Natwest avoids axe as bank prepares to close 43 branches across UK