UK economy grew by 4.8% in second quarter 13th August 2021 Richard has welcomed latest official figures which show the UK economy grew by 4.8 per cent in the second quarter (April to June) of 2021 following the easing... Westminster News
Richard urges constituents to check if they are eligible for Pension Credit 12th August 2021 Latest research from Age UK shows that over a million pensioner households who are eligible for Pension Credit are failing to take up this benefit. That amounts... Westminster News
Consultation opens on plans for new Local Nature Recovery strategies 11th August 2021 Richard has urged local communities to help shape the natural world around them by taking part in a new government consultation on plans for new Local Nature... Westminster News
Richard encourages local businesses to apply for prestigious award 10th August 2021 The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise (QAE) are the most prestigious UK business awards, designed to recognise and encourage outstanding achievements in the fields... Westminster News
Broadband rollout trial through UK’s water pipes to target hard-to-reach homes in rural areas 10th August 2021 The government has announced a three-year trial to accelerate the rollout of broadband and mobile signal to rural areas using water pipes, while also reducing... Westminster News
Landmark insurance scheme for live events announced 9th August 2021 Richard has welcomed the announcement that the live events industry is to be protected by a £750 million Government-backed insurance scheme, giving the music... Westminster News
40,000 students will be able to study abroad through the new Turing Scheme 6th August 2021 Richard has welcomed the news that 40,000 students will be able to study and work abroad thanks to the government’s new Turing Scheme. Universities and schools... Westminster News
£7million to create new, flexible apprenticeships 5th August 2021 Richard has welcomed the announcement of a new £7 million flexi-job apprenticeship scheme, where sectors including the creative, agriculture and construction... Westminster News
More funding to help farmers tackle water pollution 3rd August 2021 Richard has welcomed the news that the government is investing an extra £17m to support farmers to reduce water and air pollution from their land. The Catchment... Westminster News