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
The Energy Crisis 9th October 2021 John Redwood MP was interviewed by Alastair Stewart about energy policy: Westminster News
Inflation 9th October 2021 The main Central Banks of the world have been very relaxed about inflation. They have all argued that as lockdowns end there will be a brief uptick in inflation... Westminster News
More energy please 8th October 2021 The Business Secretary seeks to reassure us that the UK will have plenty of cheaper green energy in due course. That will be very welcome. It will need to work... Westminster News
The review of Health and Social Care Leadership 7th October 2021 In response to those of us who have asked how the new Secretary of State will ensure the extra money directed to the NHS will be used to raise the quality of... Westminster News
Let’s talk about Waste 7th October 2021 Cllr Gregor Murray, Executive member for Climate Emergency Wokingham Borough Council writes part 8 in a series on tackling the Climate Emergency As a Borough... Local News
We need to pocket the Brexit wins 4th October 2021 It is true NHS spending is up by £1200m a week over the last two years, well ahead of £350 m illustration on the side of the Brexit bus as we save on our... Westminster News
Letter from the Department of Work & Pensions Minister 1st October 2021 I have received a letter, reproduced below, from the Minister at the Department of Work & Pensions. Dear Colleague, COVID-19 SUPPORT: FOCUSING ON AND INVESTING... Westminster News
Let’s talk about Sustainable Living 30th September 2021 Cllr Gregor Murray, Executive member for Climate Emergency Wokingham Borough Council writes part 7 in a series on tackling the Climate Emergency To be... Local News
Bottlenecks and opportunities 30th September 2021 World supply is damaged. China has introduced electricity rationing and is producing less as a result. Some Chinese ports have been partially closed for periods... Westminster News
Kemi's Speech to the IDU in Washington 9th December 2024 Kemi joined the Conservative movement in an unusual way - read her speech to find out more National News
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The Conservative Party Leadership contest 2024 3rd October 2024 A new Leader of the Party will be chosen by members National News
