UK Defence Spending to Reach 2.5% of GDP Wednesday, 24 April, 2024 I welcome the Prime Minister’s announcement of a commitment to spend 2.5% of GDP on defence by 2030. This increase in defence spending starts immediately and will mean an extra £75 billion over the next six years. This increased spending is the biggest strengthening of our national defence for a generation and will confirm the UK’s place as the biggest defence power in Europe, second only to the... Media
Funding for local football clubs 15th May 2020 Sport England has launched a £9.5 million 'Pitch Preparation Fund' to support grassroots clubs facing challenges as a result of coronavirus, and to help get... Local News
Phased return of sport and recreation 14th May 2020 Here are the details on the phased return of outdoor sport in England: What we’re doing We are increasing people’s access to outdoor physical activity for the... Westminster News
Extension of furlough scheme 12th May 2020 Following the Chancellor's announcement in the House of Commons, here is some more information on the support available: Protecting Jobs and Businesses by... Westminster News
PM's announcement and Our Plan to Rebuild 11th May 2020 I'm sure most of us watched live as the Prime Minister delivered his speech yesterday. For those who didn't, you can find his full speech below. I thought it... Local News
Some recycling centres to open 7th May 2020 Worcestershire County Council are opening 7 out of the 11 Recycling Centres in the county on Monday (11th May). The sites are: • Bromsgrove (Quantry Lane) •... Local News
Top-up of local business grants 5th May 2020 I have been contacted by many businesses and individuals over the past weeks and months and business grants have come up a lot. Some of you will be pleased to... Local News
Bounce Back Loans open today (4th May) 4th May 2020 Bounce Back Loans available from today for small businesses: ✅Borrow between £2,000 and £50,000 ✅Easy 7 question form to fill ✅Interest-free first year ✅Repay... Local News
More police officers in Worcestershire 1st May 2020 I welcome the announcement that 76 police officers have been recruited into the West Mercia police force since the government launched its major recruitment... Local News
At the despatch box for DCMS Questions 29th April 2020 On Monday, I was at the despatch box in a very empty House of Commons Chamber taking questions for the Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport. As... Westminster News