The second COVID-19 vaccine has been authorised for use in the UK, allowing a significant expansion of the immunisation programme with hundreds more vaccination sites opening in the coming weeks and months to protect those most at risk from the virus.
The UK regulator has accepted the recommendatio
Richard, speaking from the House of Commons today, has recorded a message to his constituents about why he is supporting the EU (Future Relationship) Bill in Parliament.
Speaking from Westminster, he said: "I am in the Houses of Parliament to vote for the EU Bill on this important and historic day.
Richard has recorded a Christmas message for constituents of North East Bedfordshire, wishing them 'a Merry Christmas and a safer, brighter New Year'.
Speaking from the constituency, he said: "It's not the Christmas that any of us would have hoped for, but I am grateful to all those who have helped
Richard has welcomed the news that every pupil in England will benefit from an increase in core funding of £2.2 billion for schools next year, in another step towards delivering on the government’s pledge to invest a total of £14 billion over three years in school funding allocations.
The Environment Secretary, George Eustice, has unveiled plans to ban the export of live animals for slaughter and fattening, as part of a renewed push by government to strengthen the UK’s position as a world leader on animal welfare.
These proposals form part of a consultation in England and W
Funding from Government has been provided to councils, allowing families struggling to afford food and essentials over the Christmas period to access support in North East Bedfordshire.
The Covid Winter Grant Scheme will see councils across England share a total of £170 million in additional, ring-
Richard has welcomed the Government’s announcement that Bedford Borough will see its budget boosted by 4 per cent next year and Central Bedfordshire by 5 per cent, as part of the Conservatives’ commitment to give local councils the resources they need to support their communities as we recover from
Following yesterday's announcement by the Prime Minister, the Bedford Borough and Central Bedfordshire Council areas have moved to the new Tier 4.
Commenting on the news, Richard said: "Both Bedford Borough and Central Bedfordshire have been included in the new Tier Four. This is frustrating
Bedfordshire Police Force is set to receive an additional £6.9m in its funding next year, thanks to the Conservative Government’s increase to police budgets.
