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
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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
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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
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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
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Our plan to support the Armed Forces that keep our nation safe 11th November 2019 The Conservative Party today renews its commitment to the Armed Forces with a bold package of measures to support military personnel, veterans and their... National News
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Boris begins the General Election outside 10 Downing Street 6th November 2019 Read Boris’s full Downing Street speech as he begins the General Election. National News
