Richard is among group of parliamentarians calling for greater scrutiny of regulators 20th April 2023 This week saw the launch of The Purpose of Regulation, a new report by the Regulatory Reform Group (RRG), which suggests the lack of democratic oversight of... Westminster News
National test of the UK Emergency Alerts service on Sunday 23 April at 3pm 19th April 2023 At 3pm on Sunday 23 April, there will be a UK-wide test of the Emergency Alerts system. Emergency Alerts is a UK government service that will warn you if there... Westminster News
First 2023/24 Cost of Living Payment dates announced 17th April 2023 Thousands of North East Bedfordshire households will receive £301 directly from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) between 25 April and 17 May. This is... Westminster News
Low cost social tariffs for those struggling to afford broadband or phone services 13th April 2023 The Government is supporting people with their households bills, working with providers to offer social tariffs to those struggling to afford broadband or phone... Westminster News
21,830 pensioners in North East Bedfordshire will benefit from the biggest ever increase in the Basic State Pension this April 11th April 2023 21,830 pensioners in North East Bedfordshire will receive a 10.1 per cent increase in their Basic State Pension from this month, protecting pensioners from the... Westminster News
Learn lifesaving CPR in 15 minutes with the British Heart Foundation's RevivR training 6th April 2023 Richard attended an event in Parliament last week, hosted by the British Heart Foundation, to learn in just 15 minutes how to save a life when someone has a... Westminster News
Government announces multi-billion-pound investment drive to secure the UK’s energy revolution, slashing emissions and cutting bills 2nd April 2023 Richard has welcomed the new plan announced by the Government which will bolster the UK’s energy supply and cut emissions, and reduce household bills in North... Westminster News
Richard highlights enormous strides the government has made in harnessing the British economy to achieve Net Zero 2nd April 2023 Last month, during Treasury Questions, Richard asked the Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury, James Cartlidge MP, to work with British business to continue the... Westminster News
Freehold management and service charges: an update from Richard 30th March 2023 In January, Richard spoke in the House of Commons about the urgent need for reform of the law regarding freehold management charges. Richard raised the concern... Westminster News
