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Measures to reduce sewage discharges into rivers from storm overflows will be put into law to improve the quality of water in our rivers. During wet weather...

Richard sets out his views on vaccine passports (or “Covid status certificates”): I am not supportive of the Government’s early draft ideas for domestic vaccine...

The government is considering measures to make tobacco companies reduce litter caused by their products to protect the environment and save local councils money...

Everyone in England will be able to access free, regular, rapid coronavirus testing from 9 April. Rapid testing has so far been available to those most at risk...

The government has launched hundreds of new qualifications ensuring adults without A Levels, an advanced technical diploma or equivalent have the opportunity to...

A new Victims’ Code came into force on 1 April that will give victims of crime better support from the police, courts and other criminal justice agencies...

North East Bedfordshire will receive £163,461 to support cultural and heritage organisations, including local landmark, Moggerhanger Park, as they reopen and...

East West Rail (EWR) has launched a new consultation into the next stage of the project for the new rail link from Bedford to Cambridge. Commenting on the...

200,000 workers in the East of England have received a pay increase this year thanks to increases to the National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage brought...