Published 16 hours ago • loading... • Updated 16 hours agoShow Less IconGideon Amos: Taunton's growth risks the wrath of government policy Summary by somersetcountygazette.co.ukTaunton town centre defies UK retail decline with rising footfall, new shops and bars, but faces challenges from business rates and National Insurance hikes.Share menu1 Articles1 ArticlesAllLeftCenter1RightSearch IconSort Iconsomersetcountygazette.co.ukCenterFactualityOwnershipGideon Amos: Taunton's growth risks the wrath of government policyTaunton town centre defies UK retail decline with rising footfall, new shops and bars, but faces challenges from business rates and National Insurance hikes.16 hours ago·Somerset, United KingdomRead Full ArticleThink freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribeBlindspot Title And LogoStories disproportionately reported by the Left or the RightSee More BlindspotsCoverage DetailsTotal News Sources1Leaning Left0Leaning Right0Center1Last Updated11 hours agoBias Distribution100% CenterBias Distribution Too Big Arrow IconToo Big Arrow IconCaret Up Icon100% of the sources are Center100% CenterC 100%Factuality Info IconTo view factuality data please Upgrade to PremiumOwnership Info IconTo view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantagesomersetcountygazette.co.uk broke the news in Somerset, United Kingdom 16 hours ago on Thursday, May 7, 2026.Too Big Arrow IconCaret Down IconSources are mostly out of (0)Similar News TopicsTaunton, England Plus IconShow AllBlindspot Title And LogoStories disproportionately reported by the Left or the RightSee More BlindspotsSimilar News TopicsTaunton, England Plus IconShow All