The government has reached its target of offering a vaccine to all those in priority groups 1 – 9 ahead of schedule. All adults over 50, the clinically vulnerable and health and social care workers have now been offered a Covid-19 jab, as the government prepares to move into the next
The East West Rail Company (EWR) is launching a series of virtual consultation rooms and online public events as part of the latest phase of its consultation on the five possible alignments from Bedford to Cambridge on the new Oxford to Cambridge line.
A series of virtual consultatio
Last week, Richard visited Milton Ernest Garden Centre where Amber expertly helped him to pick out some plants.
During his visit he also met Emma from Best Veg and heard about the business she has established during the pandemic supplying top quality fruit and vegetabl
Following the announcement of the death of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Richard commented on the Prince's lifetime of public service:
"The passing of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh is a moment of reflection and of thanks for a life of service of remarkable length and commitment. 
The Prime Minister confirmed this week that the roadmap is on track and planned easements can go ahead.
Significant parts of the indoor economy and further outdoor settings will reopen from 12 April, after data confirmed the government’s “four tests” for easing Covid restrictions had been
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, storm overflows act to prevent sewers becoming overloaded with a combination of sewage and rain and release diluted wastewater into rive
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 passports.
I believe domestic vaccine passports to be an unwelcome variation on ID cards which are anathema to British concepts of
The government is considering measures to make tobacco companies reduce litter caused by their products to protect the environment and save local councils money.
New evidence reveals that cleaning up littered cigarette butts currently costs UK local authorities around £40 million per year.
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 and people who need to leave home for work, including frontline NHS workers, care home staff and residents and schoolchildren and thei
The government has launched hundreds of new qualifications ensuring adults without A Levels, an advanced technical diploma or equivalent have the opportunity to train and upskill. Almost 400 qualifications are available to take, backed by £95 million in government funding in 2021
