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Enhanced energy protections act on hospitality’s ‘serious concerns’
17 April 2024
What's being introduced?
1 Standards of Conduct The Standards of Conduct rule is proposed to be expanded to include all ...
Somerset County Cricket Club staff and players Take the Pressure Off with ‘Our Somerset’ campaign
17 April 2024
Staff and players at Somerset County Cricket Club took a proactive approach to their health by participating in a blood pressure t...
Introduction of statutory carer’s leave
16 April 2024
The Carer's Leave Regulations 2024 came into force on 6 April 2024, giving employees the right to take up to one week of statutory...
GIANT MARSHMALLOWS- COOKING INGREDIENT OR CONFECTIONERY? ANOTHER BIZARRE VAT CASE
15 April 2024
The law says “confectionery” is subject to 20% VAT. When the law was first drafted, most confectionary took the form of sweets or ...
Somerset Council and Lendology win business award for assisting local homeowners
14 April 2024
Somerset Councils work with Lendology recognised at the Somerset Business Awards 2024
Do I need a Lasting Power of Attorney?
13 April 2024
In her latest blog, Robyn Greenway, a Senior Legal Advisor in our Private Client Team in Wellington, discusses the ins and outs of...
Operation Henhouse leads to record number of arrests
13 April 2024
A nationwide fraud investigation, called Operation Henhouse, has led to a “record” number of arrests for fraud, with ...
UNLOCKING TAX BENEFITS: PURCHASING TRADING PREMISES WITH SIPP OR SSAS ARRANGEMENTS
12 April 2024
Are you a business owner considering investing in trading premises? If so, have you explored the potential tax advantages of using...
MILSTED LANGDON SHORTLISTED FOR PRESTIGIOUS TAX AWARD
11 April 2024
Leading independent South West accountancy firm, Milsted Langdon, has been shortlisted at the prestigious Tolley’s Taxation Awards...
New Deputy Lieutenants for Somerset
10 April 2024
Three new Deputy Lieutenants have been appointed to assist and support the Lord-Lieutenant in Somerset.
Council proposes new 20mph speed limits following requests from communities
09 April 2024
Safety initiative is driven by local people in villages across Somerset
Somerset Council gives walkers access to B3191 Cleeve Hill route
08 April 2024
Road can be used by pedestrians now with cyclists getting access later in the spring
