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
Questions to the advisers over the pandemic 11th December 2021 The Chief Executive of the NHS was rarely present at the news conferences to present the actions being taken to handle the pandemic. That was a pity, as many of... Westminster News
Advisers advise, Ministers decide 10th December 2021 I have had enough of news conferences of the PM or some senior Minister flanked by a scientific and a medical government adviser setting out policy. It is a... Westminster News
£574 million invested in infrastructure 10th December 2021 £574 million invested in infrastructure Have you ever wondered where the Lib Dems get their information from? In answer to a question from them at a recent... Local News
NHS budgets and management 10th December 2021 The relatively new Secretary of State for Health has a major job to do. He has to ensure the NHS sustains high quality care and a good level of response and... Westminster News
Why I will vote against the government’s CV 19 law 9th December 2021 I was glad to see the government yesterday reported cases in hospital and deaths from CV19 have been falling. It seems that Plan A, persuade most people to get... Westminster News
Update on M4 Junctions 3 to 12 Motorway Upgrade 9th December 2021 I have received the enclosed update from National Highways: Dear Sir John, M4 Junctions 3 to 12 motorway upgrade update I am writing to update you on progress... Westminster News
How much of the NHS funding increase from the Autumn Budget will go towards reducing NHS waiting lists 9th December 2021 The Department of Health and Social Care has provided the following answer to your written parliamentary question (86525): Q uestion: To ask the Secretary of... Written Questions News
Saving lives in the Channel 8th December 2021 The government wants to stop people trafficking and smuggling from France. Its Border Force has been unable to carry out the Home Secretary’s wishes and deter... Westminster News
My question to the Minister of State about whether the Government will take the money from those making profits from illegal drug trades 8th December 2021 Rt Hon Sir John Redwood MP: I strongly welcome the Minister’s plan and intent, and I wish him every success with it. On that money point, will he make it clear... Westminster News
Coronavirus testing available to all essential workers 24th April 2020 All essential workers in England and members of their households who are showing symptoms of coronavirus will now be able to get tested. National News
Our Future Fund for supporting innovative British businesses 21st April 2020 We’re supporting start-ups by delivering £250m of new government funding to innovative businesses across the United Kingdom. National News
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications 21st April 2020 The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications – and will provide support for millions of businesses and employees across the UK. National News
Why we’re extending the Coronavirus lockdown 17th April 2020 The Government announced that the social distancing measures currently in place to tackle the coronavirus will continue for at least the next three weeks. National News
Our £750 million support package for charities during the Coronavirus outbreak 9th April 2020 This Government’s announced an unprecedented £750 million package of support for charities – ensuring they can continue their vital work during the coronavirus... National News
Business Secretary Alok Sharma: we'll tackle Coronavirus together 6th April 2020 The Business Secretary, Alok Sharma, wrote for The Sun on Sunday thanking workers and businesses for their support during the coronavirus pandemic. National News
