A town and electoral ward in Somerset, England.
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has defended offering a former neo‑Nazi, Joshua Bonehill‑Paine, a role advising on culture and integration, amid protests from Jewish groups and victims. Bonehill‑Paine has withdrawn from standing in Crewkerne South for Somerset Council next year and may take an advisory position instead; critics question vetting and the impact on victims.
The UK government has intensified its crackdown on illegal working, extending right-to-work checks to the gig economy and delivery sector. Reform UK proposes chief executive liability for firms profiting from illegal workers, alongside stiff penalties and a tipline for reports. The Home Office says it is already tightening enforcement, with fines and possible prison terms for breaches.
Updates show a rising tide of subsidence cases driven by heat, drought and shifting foundations. Insurance payouts and delays in repairs are impacting homeowners, with thousands facing long remediation timelines and higher premiums.