Richard encourages more small businesses to take advantage of the Kickstart Scheme 9th March 2021 In February, the government made it even simpler for employers of all sizes to join the Kickstart Scheme by removing the limit requiring they create a minimum... Westminster News
Richard comments on Nurses' Pay 8th March 2021 During an Urgent Question to the Minister in the House of Commons on Monday regarding nurses' pay, Richard said that hundreds of thousands had lost their jobs... Westminster News
Free rapid tests for all businesses for regular workplace testing 8th March 2021 As part of the government’s roadmap to cautiously lift restrictions, Richard has welcomed the announcement that businesses of all sizes, including those with... Westminster News
£79 million to boost mental health support for children and young people 5th March 2021 With schools in England reopening today, Richard has welcomed the announcement that mental health services for children and young people will be given a boost... Westminster News
Chancellor listens to Richard's call for a Green Savings Bond 3rd March 2021 Richard has welcomed the Chancellor's announcement in today's Budget that a Green Savings Bond will be introduced, something which he has been campaigning for... Westminster News
Budget protects jobs and livelihoods as we build our future economy 3rd March 2021 Richard has welcomed the Spring Budget which provides billions of pounds to support businesses and families through the pandemic, delivers on the Conservatives’... Westminster News
Richard signs cross-party letter to the PM calling for help for the wedding industry 2nd March 2021 Richard has today signed a cross-party letter calling on the Prime Minister to take urgent action to help the wedding industry. Although weddings will be... Westminster News
Chancellor announces £5 billion of support for High Street shops and Hospitality firms 1st March 2021 The Chancellor has announced £5 billion in Restart Grants for high street shops and hospitality firms – ensuring the hardest-hit businesses have the support... Westminster News
Richard writes to the Chancellor calling for a cut in beer duty to support pubs 26th February 2021 Earlier this week, Richard joined 67 other Conservative Members of Parliament and called for the Chancellor to cut beer duty in next week's Budget. A copy of... Westminster News