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Rachel Reeves' Budget receives cool response from West of England business leaders
The Budget
It's been criticised as a 'missed opportunity' for companies across the region
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Tourist tax in Bristol and Bath region would boost economy and raise funds for transport, say leaders
The Budget
The West of England mayor and several council leaders have spoken out in favour of the proposed levy
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English mayors to gain tourist tax powers
Hotels
Mayors including Andy Burnham, Steve Rotheram and Helen Godwin will be able to impose levies on hotel stays to fund local projects, despite hospitality sector opposition
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Somerset Council to sell off 79-acre farm amid financial woes
Somerset
The council has been carrying out a review of its land, property and other assets as it attempts to balance its books
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Ultrafast broadband provider Truespeed announces new chief executive
Appointments
The challenger brand said Nelson Missier would take up the reins at the end of the year
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South West chamber Business West appoints new chief executive
Appointments
Douglas Ure will join the organisation in January next year
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Value of West Country's tourism industry hits record high
South West
Visitors to the region are boosting the local economy by billions of pounds a year
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West Country MPs call for tax cut for pubs and restaurants ahead of Autumn Budget
Politics
The cross-party group has also urged the government to 'deliver on its commitment' to reform business rates
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Leonardo warns over future of Somerset helicopter factory unless £1bn contract secured
Aerospace
The site in Yeovil employs thousands of people and is the last facility of its kind in the º£½ÇÊÓƵ
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Wessex Water should pay £11m over wastewater failures, says regulator
Environment
The company will not be able to cover the cost of the enforcement action through its customers or increases to bills
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South West chamber Business West makes trio of board appointments
Appointments
The directors will represent members in Bristol, Bath, Swindon and Wiltshire
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West of England signs 'landmark' technology deal with US
Deals
It is hoped the agreement – the first of its kind in the º£½ÇÊÓƵ – will lead to the creation of jobs across the region
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'There's more to do' - West of England Mayor reflects on first six months in office
Politics
Helen Godwin says she is 'proud to be doing things differently' in the region
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Key works start on railway line set to 'transform' West Country
Transport
The government has confirmed it will help fund the Portishead railway project
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Somerset jewellery store to shut after nearly 30 years
Retail & High Street
Bryants in Clevedon is launching a 50% off sale as it prepares for its closure
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Bridgwater Carnival 2025: Every major development on the procession route
Somerset
This year's annual spectacle arrives in town on Saturday, with thousands expected to line the streets
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Somerset builders merchant celebrates 225 years in business
Retail
Bradfords Building Supplies was founded in Pibsbury on the Somerset Levels in 1770
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Nearly 200 new homes planned for growing Somerset town near M5
Housing
Gladman Developments has launched a consultation on its revised vision for the site
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Full list of Pizza Hut restaurants set to close as chain collapses
Insolvency and Administration
It will also shut 11 delivery sites around the º£½ÇÊÓƵ
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Nearly 300 new homes planned for edge of Bridgwater
Housing
The properties will be within walking distance of a new primary school
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Bath youth wellbeing charity announces new chief executive
Appointments
I Can & I Am was founded in 2015 by former teacher James Shone who was left partially sighted after a brain tumour
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Hinkley Point C appoints station director to oversee commissioning of plant
EDF
The nuclear engineering expert previously worked on Hinkley Point B and will be responsible for the Somerset project as it moves closer to operation
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Somerset Council spends £33m on consultants and agency staff
Somerset
It declared a financial emergency in November 2023 and has been relying on "exceptional financial support" from central government
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Somerset to invest £1.56m in AI in bid to 'do things better' and slash costs
Politics
The investment will be funded by capital already set aside for transformation work and will create 15 jobs
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