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Over 65s can now book autumn COVID booster

People aged 65 and over are now able to book their autumn COVID booster through the national booking system. The NHS Covid vaccine service is also now offering appointments to carers and pregnant women, with bookings able to be made online or over the phone. People aged 75 and over, the severely i

National Insurance increase reversed

On Thursday in the House of Commons, Richard introduced the Bill to reverse the 1.25 percentage point rise in National Insurance from 6 November. Delivering on the Prime Minister’s pledge to cut taxes to help drive growth, scrapping the rise will reduce tax for 920,000 businesses by nearly £10,000

Government outlines plans to help cut energy bills for businesses

This week, the government announced the Energy Bill Relief Scheme, a discount on wholesale gas and electricity prices for all non-domestic customers (including all UK businesses, the voluntary sector like charities and the public sector such as schools and hospitals) whose current gas and elect

Richard swears oath to His Majesty King Charles III in Parliament

Richard has sworn allegiance to His Majesty King Charles III, as the House of Commons returned following the period of national mourning in honour of HM Queen Elizabeth II. Richard Fuller MP said: Following the visit of His Majesty to Parliament last week, individual Members of Parliament today h

Richard attends Bedfordshire Proclamation ceremony

On Sunday 12 September, Richard attended the proclamation ceremony to formally announce the beginning of the reign of HM King Charles III in Bedfordshire following the passing of HM Queen Elizabeth II. Speaking after the event, Richard said: It was an honour to attend the county of Bedfordshire’s

Statement on the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Speaking the day after the announcement of the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Richard Fuller MP said: Today, Parliament will meet to mourn the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and to honour her for a life dedicated to service to our nation.  I join with people across Bedfordshire, our c

Government introduces a £2 bus fare cap for England

To help passengers with travel costs for work, education, shopping and medical treatments over the winter months while they are facing pressures from the rising cost of living, the Department for Transport has announced it will invest up to £60m to introduce a £2 bus fare cap on most services across

Richard invites train boss to meet with local rail user groups

Last week, Richard welcomed Managing Director of Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), Tom Moran, and representatives of the Arlesey, Biggleswade and Sandy Rail User Groups (RUGs) to Biggleswade to discuss recent levels of service for local commuters. Speaking after the meeting, Richard Fuller MP said: