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
More public service for more money 23rd February 2023 The government since 2019 has not been shy with the cash. Record increases and record sums have gone into the NHS. The output of operations, treatments, medical... Westminster News
The state of the public finances 22nd February 2023 It is becoming more and more difficult to see an accurate picture of the nations finances given changes to the definitions and runs of data and the accounting... Westminster News
Cost of Living Support and the extension to the Household Support Fund 22nd February 2023 John Redwood MP has received the following letter from the Minister about Cost of Living Support and the extension to the Household Support Fund which is... Local News
John Redwood MP visits Nationwide Building Society in Wokingham 22nd February 2023 On Friday 17 February John Redwood MP visited the Nationwide Building Society branch on Broad Street, Wokingham as part of the site’s 50th Anniversary... Local News
Tax cuts can bring in more revenue 21st February 2023 One of the main arguments ahead of the budget is the one about what changes you get in revenue if you put tax rates up and if you cut tax rates. This is... Westminster News
John Redwood MP Interview on GB News with Mark Dolan, 17.02.23 21st February 2023 On Friday 17 February John did an interview with Mark Dolan on GB News in which he discussed the Northern Ireland Protocol, tackling illegal cross channel... Westminster News
Coalition budget offers residents LESS for MORE! 17th February 2023 Speech by Cllr Pauline Jorgensen at last night's Wokingham Borough Council budget setting meeting. “I want to make it very clear to residents that this budget... Local News
Cutting tax rates can lead to more revenue 13th February 2023 The decision by Astra Zeneca to put a major new investment into Ireland where they charge 15% business tax compared to our new rate of 25% shows just how stupid... Westminster News
Gloomy official forecasts and bad numbers try to bind the Chancellor 12th February 2023 The Chancellor is an intelligent man who recommended a 15% business tax rate when running for leader and who set up and ran a successful business before being a... Westminster News
Update from the Prime Minister on our fight against the coronavirus 28th May 2020 The Prime Minister's speech on 28th May 2020, about the country's fight against coronavirus. National News
Test and Trace for Coronavirus launches today across England 28th May 2020 From 9am today, the new NHS Test and Trace service has launched across England - helping us to keep the virus under control while carefully and safely lifting... National News
Non-essential shops will reopen from 15th June 27th May 2020 To further ease the lockdown, all non-essential retailers will be allowed to reopen from 15th of June in England. National News
The Conservatives will not tolerate prejudice or discrimination 13th May 2020 We have commissioned an independent investigation any concerns about prejudice and discrimination head-on. Because no matter your background, you should be able... National News
We're Extending the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme 12th May 2020 The Government is providing extra support for businesses who need it by extending the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. Here's how. National News
Stay alert, control the virus, save lives: the Prime Minister's update 10th May 2020 The Prime Minister's address to the nation tells the nation: stay alert, control the virus, save lives. National News
