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APPRENTICE STAR FRAUD ALLEGATIONS “DESTROYS DECADES OF WORK IN MINUTES”
20 April 2024
Former Apprentice contestant Raj Dhonota has spoken out about a recent year-long police investigation that finally put paid to cla...
Voters advised to use Royal Mail for postal votes
19 April 2024
Somerset residents planning to cast their vote by post, rather than in person, need to be aware of changes to the system.
Metalworking fluids: Most businesses inspected ‘not doing enough’ to protect workers
19 April 2024
Back in September last year, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) announced it was carrying out inspections. Since then more than...
LAUNCHING TIME TO SHINE; A UNIQUE APPRENTICESHIP RECRUITMENT EVENT FOR YC STUDENTS
18 April 2024
This unique Yeovil College events combines employers, students and speed dating! Local employers who are currently looking for app...
New grants programme open for arts and culture
18 April 2024
Local organisations and individuals delivering arts and culture projects in South Somerset are being invited to apply to Somerset ...
Has your business been impacted by National Living Wage or National Minimum Wage rates?
17 April 2024
Many businesses have already told us the new National Living Wage (NLW), National Minimum Wage (NMW) and Apprentice Rate have had ...
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...
