S Roberts Group teams up with Somerset Road Safety to support Red Card 4 Drink Drive campaign
August 24, 2026
A LEADING waste management company is supporting Somerset Road Safety’s Red Card 4 Drink Drive campaign by helping to promote safer roads across the county – particularly around sporting events (August 2026). Bridgwater-based S Roberts Group is working alongside Somerset Council’s Road Safety Officers to raise awareness of the dangers of drink driving and to…
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Free online course helps Somerset business leaders think differently about growth
August 21, 2026
Somerset business owners and managers looking to sharpen their strategic thinking now have access to a free, entirely self-paced course designed to do exactly that. Help to Grow: Management Essentials distils the essential business concepts needed for growth into short, practical videos that can be completed at work, at home or on the move. Created…
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Free diplomatic expertise now available to help Somerset businesses trade internationally
August 21, 2026
Somerset businesses looking to start or grow exporting now have access to a free source of expertise few SMEs can usually tap into: the UK's own diplomatic network. The Diplomatic Advisory Hub, a joint initiative between the FCDO and the British Chambers of Commerce, offers businesses direct insight from the UK's international diplomats, entirely free…
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Fully funded robotics and AI programme opens for Somerset manufacturers this autumn
August 21, 2026
A new fully funded training programme is opening this autumn for Somerset manufacturing and production businesses looking to build their skills in robotics and AI, with places limited and interest already building ahead of the first cohort. The AI-Ready Robotics Workforce Programme is delivered by UWE Bristol through the Bristol Robotics Laboratory, in partnership with…
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Somerset employers: modern work experience reforms open a new route to future talent
August 21, 2026
From September 2026, schools are being encouraged to reform how they deliver work experience, with a stronger focus on giving pupils meaningful, real-world exposure to the workplace. For Somerset employers, that shift is likely to mean more requests for involvement, but it also opens up a genuine opportunity to shape the future workforce and raise…
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Somerset businesses invited to showcase sustainability solutions to Hinkley Point C
August 20, 2026
Somerset businesses with sustainability credentials are being invited to put themselves forward for a new review being carried out by Hinkley Point C's Sustainability Forum, made up of representatives from the project's major contractors. The Forum is currently assessing local companies that can offer new sustainability solutions for the project, opening up a genuine opportunity…
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Hatched Agency and SS&L Partner to Inspire the Next Generation of Marketing Talent
August 20, 2026
Somerset-based Hatched Agency has announced a new partnership with education and training provider SS&L to help deliver the Multi-Channel Marketer Level 3 Apprenticeship, giving learners direct access to industry professionals, live client projects and real-world agency experience. The collaboration will see Hatched Agency become a specialist delivery partner for the programme, developing learning content and…
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Amicus Law records “best ever” Q1 as the firm continues to grow
August 18, 2026
Leading South West legal firm, Amicus Law, announces “best ever” first quarter in its 22-year history, with a 22.5% growth in turnover against the same period in 2025 and an increase of 65% in profits for the year so far. With record financial results and a direct year-on-year growth, the results highlight the firm’s elevated…
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Applications now open for the Sedgemoor Business Excellence Awards 2026
August 13, 2026
Applications for the Sedgemoor Business Excellence Awards 2026 are officially open, giving Somerset businesses the chance to be recognised across 20 categories, from Small Business of the Year to Sustainable Business, Technology & Innovation and Charity of the Year. Businesses can apply for more than one category, so there's no need to choose just one…
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Somerset firm launches Senserity, giving Sedgemoor Chamber of Commerce members 33% off supplier risk checks
August 13, 2026
New UK risk intelligence platform screens suppliers, customers and partners across 30+ data sources, with an exclusive launch discount for Sedgemoor Chamber of Commerce members Yeovil, Somerset – 11/08/2026: Blueloop Limited, a Somerset-based technology company, has launched Senserity, a risk intelligence platform that lets small and medium-sized businesses check who they are doing business with…
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436,000 sole traders and landlords make their tax digital
August 13, 2026
More than 436,000 sole traders and landlords have successfully sent their first Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax quarterly update. Over 570,000 customers have now signed up to the service. Sole traders and landlords earning more than £50,000 have been required to keep digital records and send quarterly updates to HM Revenue and Customs…
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Somerset Businesses Invited to Future Skills and Growth Networking Breakfast hosted at Mulberry
August 6, 2026
Employers from across Somerset are being invited to attend a special networking breakfast focused on workforce development, skills, recruitment and business growth. Hosted by UCS College Group in partnership with Mulberry, the Future, Skills and Growth Networking Breakfast will take place on Wednesday 9 September from 7:30am to 10:00am, bringing together businesses from across the…
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Sedgemoor Chamber Business Awards return in 2026 with a fresh new look
August 6, 2026
Applications open on 13 August for 20 award categories celebrating the very best of Somerset business, as the Chamber's flagship awards get their own refresh Sedgemoor Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for its 2026 Business Awards, and this year's edition arrives with a new look designed to match the ambition of the businesses it…
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PRM Waste Systems Expands Manufacturing Capacity with New Lowmoor Facility
August 3, 2026
Wellington-based recycling machinery specialist marks major milestone in continued growth PRM Waste Systems, the Wellington-based supplier and manufacturer of waste recycling and volume reduction machinery, is celebrating a significant expansion of its manufacturing operation with the opening of its new Lowmoor unit, on Lowmoor Industrial Estate, Wellington. The new 4,000+ sq ft facility will be…
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Porter Dodson strengthens partnership with a trio of new Partners
August 3, 2026
Porter Dodson is delighted to announce the appointment of three new Partners across its Private Client and Commercial Property teams, further strengthening the firm’s expertise and continued growth across the Southwest. Victoria Emmett joins Private Client team in Taunton Victoria Emmett has joined the firm as a Partner in the Private Client team, based in…
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Somerset businesses urged to apply for The King's Awards for Enterprise before September deadline
July 28, 2026
Applications for the UK's most prestigious business awards are open until 8 September, offering five years of national recognition to successful applicants Somerset businesses with a strong record of achievement are being encouraged to apply for The King's Awards for Enterprise, the UK's most prestigious business awards, before applications close in September. For eligible businesses,…
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