Richard Fuller MP has welcomed news that thousands of his constituents are set to benefit from quicker access to tests, checks and scans with the new North Bedfordshire Community Diagnostic Centre set to open on the Bedford Hospital North Wing site.CDCs in the East of England have already deliv
February 7th marked 'Safer Internet Day', a globally recognised celebration promoting the safe and positive use of digital technology for children and young people.
Richard attended and attended an event in Parliament to help raise awareness for this important topic.
Speaking from the event, Richa
Earlier this month, Richard returned to The Lodge in Sandy, home of the RSPB, for an update on recent campaigns to protect the environment and strengthen bio-diversity.
Speaking after this visit, Richard Fuller MP said:
The RSPB is one of our largest membership organisation with more than 1
The government’s Start Up Loans scheme has achieved another landmark milestone as the 100,000th business loan was granted earlier this month, bringing the total support given to firms to more than £941 million. In North East Bedfordshire, the Start Up Loans programme has supported 145 busi
Last week in Parliament, during Treasury Questions, Richard asked the Minister about the Loan Charge Scheme.
Richard Fuller MP said:
I questioned the Financial Secretary to the Treasury about the Loan Charge Scheme and the fact that the process has now gone on for a considerable time.
I asked th
The Treasury and the Bank of England are consulting on a potential digital pound, or central bank digital currency (CBDC). The digital pound would be issued by the Bank of England and could be used by households and businesses for everyday payments in-store and online.
This week in Parliament, the House of Commons held a debate on the Motion to approve the Police Grant Report (England and Wales) 2023/24. This is how Parliament approves the central police funding allocation for each force every financial year.
Contributing to the debate, Richard Fuller MP sai
Last week the government announced an ambitious plan to create or restore 30,000 miles of hedgerows a year by 2037, and 45,000-miles of hedgerows a year by 2050 under the new Environmental Improvement Plan 2023.
In July 2021, CPRE, The countryside charity, launched their '40by50' campaign which cal
Recently in Parliament and to recognise World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day, Richard attended the launch of the exhibition 'From London to Kigali and beyond: The UK’s role in achieving the WHO 2030 Roadmap for neglected tropical Diseases’.
The exhibition at the Houses of Parliament
The Carlton Village Shop & Post Office and The Fox Inn in Carlton are in contention for East Regional titles in the Village Shop/Post Office and Pub categories of The Countryside Alliance Awards 2023.
Judging will take place via a public vote and voting is now open to choose the winners.
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