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
My intervention during the debate on the Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) Bill, 19 October 2020 21st October 2020 Sir John Redwood MP (Wokingham) (Con): Does the Minister accept that paying people from the local labour force better, and paying for their training, is a much... Speeches in Parliament
Are you self-isolating and eligible for financial support? 21st October 2020 People having to self-isolate due to Covid-19 may be eligible to a £500 payment if they are unable to work from home. Who is eligible? These are the people who... Local News
Tackling the virus 21st October 2020 There are three government models for tackling the pandemic. The first is to give priority in all policy matters to curbing the spread and reducing the death... Westminster News
Helping businesses to go green 20th October 2020 “This is a great initiative and one that will really benefit local businesses as well as the environment,” said Cllr Gregor Murray, executive member for climate... Local News
More home grown and reared food please 20th October 2020 Yesterday in the Commons I raised again the issue of more home grown produce. The fresh food in supermarkets packaged with the UK flag is popular and usually of... Westminster News
Strictly Star Ian supports search for new foster carers 19th October 2020 Local Strictly Come Dancing star Ian Waite, took time to meet foster carer Sue Rayment, one of over 50 ‘fab-you-lous’ foster carers at Wokingham Borough Council... Local News
Why the single market damaged the UK economy 19th October 2020 As a young man one of my first votes was in the original referendum on whether to stay in the EEC, misleadingly called the Common Market during the campaign. I... Westminster News
UK's first local government green bond raises £1 million for West Berkshire 19th October 2020 Council's green bond reaches £1 million target five days early! The UK's first ever local government green bond, for West Berkshire Council, has closed after... Local News
More Infrastructure Funding for Community Groups in West Berks 17th October 2020 Good news that the West Berkshire District Council Executive approved Cllr Ross MacKinnon's amendment to the proposals for future Community Infrastructure Levy... Local News
Celebrating International Women’s Day 8th March 2024 Find out what we're doing to support our fabulous women on International Women's Day here. National News
We’re tackling unfairness in Child Benefit 7th March 2024 Find out how the Conservatives are supporting families here. National News
Spring Budget 2024 rundown 6th March 2024 Find out how we're growing the economy, with inflation down, wages rising and National Insurance cut from 12% to 8%… National News
Let’s stick with the plan which is working 19th February 2024 Get the latest from the Chancellor on our economic progress here. National News
We are pointing in the right direction 8th January 2024 We're making progress on the country's top priorities. Find out more here. National News
The Sir David Amess Fund 14th December 2023 Find out about our tribute to our beloved colleague and friend, Sir David Amess. National News
