Finance

HMRC has issued a warning to parents to act this week or risk missing on Child Benefit.

Parents told to act this week or risk losing out on the Child Benefit

Vicars Close, in Wells.

Vicars Close, in Wells.

Europe's ‘oldest residential street’ in Somerset gets £4.4m for conservation works

Emma Warren, Chairperson of Somerset Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.

Emma Warren, Chairperson of Somerset Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.

'Somerset businesses need to have a clear, deliverable economic plan for the future'

Rachel Reeves will be announcing some cuts in public finances but is not expected to increase taxes

Rachel Reeves will be announcing some cuts in public finances but is not expected to increase taxes

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Chancellor Rachel Reeves to announce cuts to plug £20bn 'black hole' in finances

From the South West to Scotland, NatWest Group is doing all that it can to make British Farming a Winner.

From the South West to Scotland, NatWest Group is doing all that it can to make British Farming a Winner.

NatWest helps farmers prepare today for a brighter future tomorrow

The Treasury has shared that 1p and 2p coins will be used for years to come

The Treasury has shared that 1p and 2p coins will be used for years to come

Treasury gives verdict on whether 1p and 2p coins will go out of circulation

Emma Warren, Chairperson of Somerset Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.

Emma Warren, Chairperson of Somerset Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.

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'The pace of technological change represents a fantastic opportunity for business'

The Cross Keys venue

The Cross Keys venue

Fancy investing in stocks? New investor discussion group holds first meeting

June's Premium Bond winners have been announced - have you won £1 million?

June's Premium Bond winners have been announced - have you won £1 million?

June Premium Bond winners have been announced - have you won £1 million?

Cryptocurrency is a relatively new and evolving area of taxation

Cryptocurrency is a relatively new and evolving area of taxation

Cryptocurrency and tax: The new frontier in the UK

TSB has announced its Frome branch will close, leaving the town with no banks.

TSB has announced its Frome branch will close, leaving the town with no banks.

Somerset town soon to be left with no banks qualifies for 'deposit service'

Shoppers were evacuated from Tesco in Wells after a suspected bomb was found near the shop.

Shoppers were evacuated from Tesco in Wells after a suspected bomb was found near the shop.

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Bomb scare near supermarket lands parking fines for shoppers after police evacuation

TSB in Frome, located next door to the HSBC branch which closed last year, is set to close in September.

TSB in Frome, located next door to the HSBC branch which closed last year, is set to close in September.

Last bank in Somerset town set to close as TSB announces closure of 36 branches

Michael Cahill is a partner at Taunton-based accounting firm Albert Goodman

Michael Cahill is a partner at Taunton-based accounting firm Albert Goodman

Taunton accountant alerts businesses to prepare for audit changes

Mulberry has seen a sales decline in the past year.

Mulberry has seen a sales decline in the past year.

Mulberry: Somerset-based company hit hard by decline in luxury spending

SUEZ recorded substantial losses and need more money from the council.

SUEZ recorded substantial losses and need more money from the council.

Somerset Council

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Somerset could lose cash-strapped SUEZ after pleas for more money on top of £24m deal

The Steelite International building in Stoke-on-Trent.

The Steelite International building in Stoke-on-Trent.

Somerset Council

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Somerset Council failed investment in Stoke-on-Trent loses £7million taxpayers' money

Emma Rawlings. Somerset Chamber of Commerce

Emma Rawlings. Somerset Chamber of Commerce

Somerset Chamber network wants to help school leavers from education to the workplace

38 organisations have been awarded grants this year, worth a combined £13 million

38 organisations have been awarded grants this year, worth a combined £13 million

British Gas award Navigate Somerset £400k grant to fight fuel poverty

A new temporary banking hub will open in Wellington ahead of the closure of the town's last remaining bank.

A new temporary banking hub will open in Wellington ahead of the closure of the town's last remaining bank.

Work starts to convert old Wellington council offices to new high street banking hub

Rishi Sunak spoke with BBC Radio 5 Live earlier in the week before his recent interview with BBC Radio Somerset.

Rishi Sunak spoke with BBC Radio 5 Live earlier in the week before his recent interview with BBC Radio Somerset.

FINANCIAL EMERGENCY

Somerset Council

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'Get on and deliver for people': Rishi Sunak on Somerset Council's financial crisis

The future remains uncertain for the unitary council despite agreed plans to bridge the £100m budget gap for 2024/25.

The future remains uncertain for the unitary council despite agreed plans to bridge the £100m budget gap for 2024/25.

FUTURE IN THE BALANCE

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CCTV saved but Somerset Council future at risk next year after council tax hike veto

The council tax precept in Somerset will increase by £13 to fund Avon and Somerset Police.

The council tax precept in Somerset will increase by £13 to fund Avon and Somerset Police.

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Council tax precept to increase substantially across Somerset to fund police force

The letter was signed by 46 MPs.

The letter was signed by 46 MPs.

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Somerset's unitary leader welcomes MPs' pleas for rethink on council funding

Flooding in Donyatt, South Somerset.

Flooding in Donyatt, South Somerset.

Over a third of south west homeowners fear flood damage to properties could cost £5k+

MP Sarah Dyke said the half-baked idea is designed to placate hardliners on the Conservatives’ backbenches.

MP Sarah Dyke said the half-baked idea is designed to placate hardliners on the Conservatives’ backbenches.

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MP Sarah Dyke criticises government's 'half-baked' immigration policy

Albert Goodman has finalised the sales of two businesses for over £6.5million.

Albert Goodman has finalised the sales of two businesses for over £6.5million.

Taunton accountancy firm finalises sale of two companies worth over £6.5million

Somerset Council headquarters in Taunton.

Somerset Council headquarters in Taunton.

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Somerset Council may have to sell investments to plug £87m budget gap

Somerset Councillors Tessa Munt and Mike Rigby, are stepping down from the Executive at the end of the year.

Somerset Councillors Tessa Munt and Mike Rigby, are stepping down from the Executive at the end of the year.

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Two Somerset Council leaders step down from executive roles

NFU Mutual is there for their members

NFU Mutual is there for their members

NFU Mutual – The UK’s leading rural insurer

A total of £211,208 will be divided across five swimming pool facilities within Somerset.

A total of £211,208 will be divided across five swimming pool facilities within Somerset.

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Somerset Council 'delighted' to receive funding for five swimming pools

The NatWest South West PMI Business Activity Index for October reports challenging conditions

The NatWest South West PMI Business Activity Index for October reports challenging conditions

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Business confidence slips to lowest level in 2023 amid challenging conditions

Shepton Mallet Town Council have postponed their annual budget workshop and drop in sessions.

Shepton Mallet Town Council have postponed their annual budget workshop and drop in sessions.

Shepton Mallet budget workshops postponed until town council confirms 2024 plans

Martin Lewis says you'll be able to lock away money 'in total safety' with the NS&I bond

Martin Lewis says you'll be able to lock away money 'in total safety' with the NS&I bond

Martin Lewis issues ‘urgent update’ for savings account with high rate

The Nat West pop-up in Street currently runs every Monday

The Nat West pop-up in Street currently runs every Monday

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Bank running 'pop-up' service in town where it closed its branch this summer

The rate of job creation in the South West was the best across the 12 monitored UK regions.

The rate of job creation in the South West was the best across the 12 monitored UK regions.

Sustained drop in sales dampens business activity across the South West

Deputy Leader Liz Leyshon introduces the Budget alongside Leader Bill Revans.

Deputy Leader Liz Leyshon introduces the Budget alongside Leader Bill Revans.

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Somerset Council need to find £42million to balance its budget

Cheapest supermarket for a basket of 10 items revealed - according to new analysis

Cheapest supermarket for a basket of 10 items revealed - according to new analysis

Your Money Matters

Cheapest supermarket for a basket of 10 items revealed - according to new analysis

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

Care costs in the South West increase by 48% in the past 5 years.

Care costs in the South West increase by 48% in the past 5 years.

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Care costs in the south west increase by 48 per cent in the past five years

Peter Kelly and his castle home he had built in Hazlemere

Peter Kelly and his castle home he had built in Hazlemere

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Businessman from Wiveliscombe who pays £1million tax every week

The HSBC in Taunton, which is temporarily closed. Picture: County Gazette

The HSBC in Taunton, which is temporarily closed. Picture: County Gazette

HSBC UK branch in Taunton town centre temporarily closed

Martin Lewis has warned customers over a 14% price rise for broadband and mobile services in the UK. (PA/Canva)

Martin Lewis has warned customers over a 14% price rise for broadband and mobile services in the UK. (PA/Canva)

Martin Lewis warns UK broadband and mobile customers to 'Act NOW' over price hike

Adult numeracy programme underway in Somerset

Adult numeracy programme underway in Somerset

Adult numeracy programme underway in Somerset

Save hundreds on water and energy bills

Save hundreds on water and energy bills

Save hundreds on water and energy bills

Council tax average bills to rise above £2,000 amid Jeremy Hunt hike.

Council tax average bills to rise above £2,000 amid Jeremy Hunt hike.

Average council tax bills to surpass £2,000 amid Jeremy Hunt's 'difficult' tax hikes

Council Tax bill.

Council Tax bill.

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Lowest income households set to pay no Council Tax in Somerset

Santander down: Santander App not working - what we know so far.

Santander down: Santander App not working - what we know so far.

Santander responds as customers complain of problems with mobile banking

Welcome to Taunton sign.

Welcome to Taunton sign.

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The five most deprived areas of Taunton revealed

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

It’s crucial that business owners and managers don’t just see well-being as a ‘nice’ extra or add-on.

It’s crucial that business owners and managers don’t just see well-being as a ‘nice’ extra or add-on.

Natwest offers advice for mental and physical health of business owners

Series of Harry Potter coins with to be released by the Royal Mint will feature King Charles III and Queen Elizabeth (PA)

Series of Harry Potter coins with to be released by the Royal Mint will feature King Charles III and Queen Elizabeth (PA)

Limited edition Harry Potter 50p coins announced by The Royal Mint

Martin Lewis issues 'unpleasant' financial warning to couples living together in the UK.

Martin Lewis issues 'unpleasant' financial warning to couples living together in the UK.

Martin Lewis issues warning urging couples living together to take action

Martin Lewis issues 'unpleasant' financial warning to couples living together in the UK.

Martin Lewis issues 'unpleasant' financial warning to couples living together in the UK.

Martin Lewis issues warning urging couples living together to take action