Labour Budget Strains Wokingham Charities Tuesday, 5 November, 2024 by Cllr George Evans The recent Labour budget has introduced significant financial pressures for Wokingham’s charity sector, which plays a crucial role in supporting our community’s most vulnerable residents. Local charities, which already operate on lean budgets, are now grappling with the increased costs from national insurance contributions and the minimum wage hike. These changes place an... Local News
In praise of small business and the self employed 4th November 2020 Yesterday in Parliament the government confirmed its renewed scheme to offer some money to the self employed who are banned from working by lock down rules. In... Westminster News
Urgent Question on Lockdown: Economic Support 4th November 2020 My Question during the Urgent Question on Lockdown: Economic Support, 3 November 2020 Sir John Redwood (Wokingham) (Con): I am glad that the Government agree... Westminster News
My Question during the Urgent Question on Lockdown: Economic Support 3rd November 2020 Sir John Redwood (Wokingham) (Con): I am glad that the Government agree that where, by law, they stop people working and earning a living, they should... Westminster News
New National Restrictions – Economic Support 3rd November 2020 I have received this update from the Chancellor: I wrote to you in September highlighting the positive impact of the comprehensive and generous £200 billion... Westminster News
Dear Constituent 3rd November 2020 If you are suffering particular problems with your job or business from the proposed lock down please let me know as I am pressing for change from Ministers... Local News
Gregor Murray hails the huge success of Wokingham's first Youth Climate Conference 2nd November 2020 The inaugural Wokingham Youth Climate Conference has been hailed a success with more than 5,000 views on the various panels, clips and keynote speeches. More... Local News
The economic damage of lock down 2nd November 2020 Whilst the official advisers seem to find forecasting the possible incidence of the virus and trends in future cases of the disease difficult, there is... Westminster News
Remembrance 2nd November 2020 Remembrance Last year Remembrance Day fell during the General Election. As a result there were no serving MPs and I was not able to lay a wreath. This year... Westminster News
Review of eligibility for single person's council tax discount 2nd November 2020 We urge any council tax payers who know their circumstances have changed, or who are unsure if they may be eligible, to get in contact with the council to... Local News
An update from the Prime Minister on our fight against coronavirus 31st October 2020 The Prime Minister has updated the country on our next steps in the fight against coronavirus. National News
Our Further Financial Support for Jobs and Businesses 23rd October 2020 We are announcing a package specifically for those businesses which are not forced to close, but face reduced demand due to additional social distancing... National News
How our Culture Recovery Fund is Supporting the Arts 14th October 2020 The Culture Secretary has announced £257 million to help save theatres, arts venues, museums and cultural organisations across England, protecting both jobs and... National News
Boris Johnson’s Update on tackling coronavirus 12th October 2020 We must act now to control the spread of the virus and protect the NHS, so we can keep cancer treatments, elective surgeries and other vital diagnostic services... National News
Conservative Party Conference 2020 speeches 7th October 2020 See speeches from Virtual Conservative Party Conference 2020 outlining how we will build back better from the pandemic. National News
Conservative Party Conference 2020: Day 4 6th October 2020 This Government is working night and day to repel coronavirus. And we'll succeed due to the energy and self-sacrifice of the British people. And as we recover... National News
