This week sees an important milestone for Weston High Street and community shopping areas; the shops are re-opening at last. So I popped in to see a couple, and find out what they’re doing to keep their staff and customers safe. Some of them have been part-way open for a…
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THE UK Government must act to secure the futures of British overseas territories in the wake of ongoing concerns about former colony Hong Kong, a Tory MP has said. Last week, speaking in response to a controversial security law for Hong Kong which critics fear will strip the territory of its autonomy,…
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Weston’s MP John Penrose has welcomed a commitment of more than £11million to North Somerset to help the council, businesses and community fight the Coronavirus pandemic – significantly more than most other places in the country. The extra money will be given to help North Somerset Council deal with the…
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Believe it or not, this crisis isn’t a zero-sum game. Simple checks won’t slow anyone down, they’ll create transparency, writes John Penrose The rules and regulations that stop dirty money from being made in ganglands or war zones, and then moved around the world by unscrupulous lawyers or accountants before…
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