Will Mr Burnham’s business rates plan work? Thursday, 3 September, 2026 One of Andy Burnham’s first announcements was a 20 percent cut in business rates for pubs. The proposal is welcome. Although many pubs would still be paying more than they were in 2023 and 2024, because it follows substantial increases in recent years, any reduction will be welcomed by a sector under significant pressure. I used to work in the pub trade and know how significant the fixed cost... Articles for the Herald and Post
Unemployment remains at 40 year low 15th November 2017 The latest employment numbers released by the Office for National Statistics show that the rate of unemployment remains at 4.3% - the lowest in 40 years. Damian... Westminster News
Taste of Parliament event 27th October 2017 Damian was delighted to host a 'Taste of Parliament' event this week for a group of 6th form students from Alton College, Bohunt School, Churcher's College... Local News
Plenty of talent in the jobs market 26th October 2017 The theme for Damian's latest column in the Petersfield Post looks at the talent available to employers amongst groups of the working-age population that they... Articles for the Herald and Post
Low unemployment record stays on track 20th October 2017 The latest figures released by the Office for National Statistics show that the rate of unemployment remains at 4.3% - the lowest since 1975 – and are welcomed... Westminster News
Hampshire Chamber of Commerce 20th October 2017 Damian was delighted to have the opportunity to discuss employment issues with members of the Hampshire Chamber of Commerce this morning, at Old Thorns in... Local News
Opening of new Future Skills Centre 13th October 2017 Damian was delighted to attend the official opening of the Future Skills Centre in Whitehill & Bordon today, and enjoyed meeting the students that have already... Local News
Real progress in Whitehill & Bordon 10th October 2017 Damian saw great progress during a visit last week to the new Enterprise Zone in Whitehill & Bordon. Students have already arrived at the new Future Skills... Local News
A taste for politics 27th September 2017 Getting people involved in politics, and what happens in Parliament, is the theme for Damian's latest column in the Petersfield Post: I was delighted recently... Articles for the Herald and Post
More support for Dementia Friendly Petersfield 26th September 2017 Damian congratulated staff at the Petersfield Museum for signing up to the Dementia Friendly Petersfield initiative. The museum has pledged to help staff become... Local News
