On Thursday, the Health Secretary announced that Bedfordshire would be moving into Tier 3 from Tier 2.
Commenting, Richard said: "The change to Tier 3 is disappointing for residents and local businesses.
"I had expected that the rates in rural areas would continue to decline but instead they are m
Digital Secretary Oliver Dowden and Home Secretary Priti Patel have announced the government’s final decisions on new laws to make the UK a safer place to be online with the most comprehensive approach yet to online regulation – ensuring the internet is a safer place for children and vulnerable user
People at risk of rough sleeping and homelessness will be able to access extra support in Bedford Borough, after the Government announced £222,563 in additional funding as part of a wider plan to end rough sleeping for good by 2024.
Bedford is one of forty-three areas across England that will share
Last week Richard was asked to attend the official opening of Percy's Fish and Chips in Biggleswade and cut the ribbon.
Percy's sources fresh, seasonal fish and cooks chips in the traditional way using beef dripping.
At the ceremony, Richard said, "It was an honour to be asked to attend the openin
On Friday, Richard visited a number of businesses at Colworth Science Park, including AgPlus Diagnostics, MIP Diagnostics, BestMilk and Community Dental Services.
The UK government today set out ambitious plans to clean up our energy system, support up to 220,000 British jobs, and keep bills affordable as we transition to net zero by 2050.
Building on the Prime Minister’s Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution, the Energy White Paper sets out speci
The Health Secretary has announced hospitals that are part of the Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust will benefit from refurbished wards, brand new electrics and upgraded ventilation systems.
The Government has announced allocations of £600 million to tackle critical maintenance work
This week, Richard took part in a debate in Westminster Hall on Covid-19 support schemes for ineligible people.
Richard has raised this before and in this debate urged Treasury ministers to look again at ways to support small businesses owners who will be critical to helping our economic recovery.
Richard has welcomed the news that tens of thousands of adults will be able to benefit from almost 400 free courses next year, in the first major development in the Lifetime Skills Guarantee announced by the Prime Minister in September.
The fully-funded courses, ranging from engineering to healthca
