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
Damian makes speech at A Level Economics Conference 7th December 2015 Damian made a speech today at the annual A Level Economics conference in London, on economic theory & practice and how they relate to his work at the Treasury. Westminster News
Damian supports Small Business Saturday in Alton 7th December 2015 Damian visited several recently opened shops in Alton town center on Saturday 5th December, in support of Small Business Saturday; a national initiative to... Local News
Citizen's Advice launches webchat and email service 2nd December 2015 Damian welcomes news that the Citizens Advice East Hampshire has upgraded its’ website and can now offer real time on-line help via webchat and email to people... Local News
New Enterprise Zone status for Whitehill and Bordon 30th November 2015 Damian welcomes the arrival of a new Enterprise Zone along the M3 ‘Sci-Tech corridor’ which will bring new businesses, jobs and investment to Whitehill and... Westminster News
Autumn Statement: a commitment to economic and national security 26th November 2015 Commenting on yesterday’s Spending Review and Autumn Statement, Damian Hinds said: “This Autumn Statement demonstrates that security remains the government’s... Westminster News
New monthly Column in Petersfield Post 25th November 2015 Damian contributes the first of a monthly column to the Petersfield Post, entitled 'Raising awareness of dementia is crucial'. Articles for the Herald and Post
New investment for UK's first Dementia Research Institute 24th November 2015 Damian welcomes the announcement from the Prime Minster that an investment of £150 million is being made for the UK's first national Dementia Research Institute... Westminster News
Alton College ranked 11th in national league tables 23rd November 2015 Damian welcomes news that Alton College is ranked 11th in the Sunday Times national league tables for sixth form colleges, a result which actually places them... Local News
More young people getting the skills they need to succeed 20th November 2015 Damian Hinds has welcomed new figures showing 970 new apprenticeships were started by people in East Hampshire last year. Westminster News
