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Members of Parliament for the West of England

We list below the Members of Parliament elected to represent constituencies situated in full or partly within the Visit West region. Use the Parliament.UK website to check which constituency you are in: Bath & North East Somerset Bath - Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat) North East Somerset & Hanham -…

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What you need to know about Martyn's Law

Find out more about the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, also known as Martyn’s Law. It sets out what organisations and businesses need to do to make their venue safer for customers. Below we have detailed how it may affect your business, with links to more information, including…

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What you need to know about Electronic Travel Authorisations (ETA)

The UK Government has introduced Electronic Travel Authorisations (ETAs) worldwide for visitors to the UK who do not currently need a visa for short stays, or who do not already have a UK immigration status prior to travelling. From 2 April 2025, all visitors who do not need a visa, except British…

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Government announces support package for British pubs

This week, the Government has announced a comprehensive package aimed at supporting British pubs. The Tourism Alliance has compiled a roundup of key measures included in the package, which are as follows: Business rates relief for pubs (and grassroots live music venues): a 15% cut to new business…

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How to grow your tourism business for free

VisitBritain/VisitEngland’s relaunched Business Advice Hub provides free resources to help England tourism businesses to grow. On the updated Hub you can… Learn how to get international-ready and reach overseas markets effectively Get top tips on digital marketing Understand your legal…

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