Budget shows Conservatives’ commitment to protecting jobs and livelihoods as we build our future economy Wednesday, 3 March, 2021 Budget delivers on commitment to provide security and stability to the British people through the pandemic – providing over £407 billion of support for families, jobs and businesses over this year and next. Key measures include extending furlough to the end of September, two further grants for the self-employed, a six month extension to the Universal Credit uplift, and new grants and loans for... Westminster News
Craig Whittaker welcomes acceleration of vaccine rollout in Calder Valley 26th February 2021 Craig Whittaker MP has welcomed the latest figures showing 34.6% per cent of people in Calder Valley have now received a vaccine In total, more than 19.3... Local News
Teacher assessed grades for students 26th February 2021 Fairness and flexibility at the heart of plans to ensure young people can progress to next stage of education or career. Students will receive grades awarded... Westminster News
Question to the Minister for Health, Edward Argar MP 25th February 2021 I asked a question to the Minister for Health regarding the continued commitment to ensure contracts for emergency need throughout the pandemic were all fair... Opinions
New education recovery package for children and young people 24th February 2021 New £700 million plan laid out to help young people in England catch up on lost learning due to the pandemic Following the announcement of the roadmap yesterday... Westminster News
Question to the Prime Minister 23rd February 2021 Our swift roll out of the vaccine has put us in a much stronger position now to start easing restrictions much sooner than if we had not have the vaccination... Opinions
Prime Minister to publish roadmap for cautiously easing COVID restrictions 22nd February 2021 The Prime Minister will today set out the government’s roadmap for cautiously easing lockdown restrictions in England. Cabinet will meet virtually this morning... Westminster News
Help shape plans for the A641 19th February 2021 Residents and businesses around the Brighouse area, as well as those living or working along the A641 from Bradford to Kirklees, are being asked to share... Local News
1,755 new laptops and tablets for disadvantaged students across Calderdale 17th February 2021 Calderdale has now received 1,755 laptops and tablets to help support disadvantaged children and young people while they learn at home. More than 1 million... Local News
£455,966 for Calderdale to help support victims of domestic abuse 15th February 2021 Calderdale to receive £455,966 to help fund a new duty to ensure victims and their children are able to access life-saving support in safe accommodation. A... Local News