The Chancellor blinked but risks to your pension savings from this Government remain Thursday, 30 April, 2026 This week the Government watered down powers to force investment decisions on pension schemes in the Pensions Scheme Bill. Ministers agreed to seek an independent assessment before using the power and said schemes would be able to opt out if they did not believe it was in savers’ best interests. Richard gave a cautious welcome to the amendments proposed by the Government which “watered down” the... Westminster News
The resignation of Liz Truss and the leadership election: Richard's views 21st October 2022 On the 20th October, Liz Truss resigned as Leader of the Conservative Party and arrangements were put in place for her successor to be chosen by the 28th... Westminster News
Richard urges people to nominate rural businesses for Countryside Alliance Awards 21st October 2022 The annual Countryside Alliance Awards are now open to public nomination and Richard is urging the local community to get nominating. The Countryside Alliance... Westminster News
Richard responds to Westminster Hall debate on support for young people with the increased cost of living. 20th October 2022 During Tuesday's Westminster Hall debate on support for young people with the increased cost of living, Richard responded on behalf of the Government setting... Westminster News
Start Up Loans Scheme widened to help more small businesses 19th October 2022 Richard has welcomed the news that the Start Up Loans Programme has delivered 139 loans in North East Bedfordshire, worth £1,405,898 since it started 10 years... Local News
Richard welcomes bursaries of up to £27,000 for trainee teachers in boost for priority subjects 18th October 2022 Richard has welcomed the boost in tax-free bursaries and scholarships for trainee teachers in high priority subjects from next year. The Government is investing... Westminster News
Over eight million households to receive second Cost of Living Payment from 8 November 17th October 2022 Households receiving certain DWP benefits will receive the second part of the £650 Cost of Living Payment from 8 November and continuing through to the 23... Westminster News
Get involved in Restart A Heart Day on Sunday 16 October 13th October 2022 On 16 October, the Resuscitation Council and an alliance of partners including the British Heart Foundation, British Red Cross, St John Ambulance, the... Local News
Richard delivers the government’s National Insurance cut, helping people in North East Bedfordshire keep more of their hard-earned money 12th October 2022 Earlier this week Richard closed the debate on the second reading of the Social Care Levy (Repeal) Bill which puts more back into the pockets of workers across... Westminster News
Richard celebrates National Hedgerow Week 12th October 2022 This week (10-17th October) is National Hedgerow Week - a chance to celebrate hedgerows and to highlight the incredible contribution hedgerows make to halting... Westminster News
