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
Government extends Right to Buy to over 5,000 tenants in East Hants 31st July 2015 The Government’s new Housing Bill will set out changes aimed at helping more people today, and in the future, realise the dream of home ownership. Local News
A budget for East Hampshire’s working people 9th July 2015 This week’s big, bold, reforming budget sets out the Government’s plan for creating the stable and prosperous Britain that its hard working people deserve and... Local News
East Hants Start-Ups Boom 29th June 2015 East Hampshire has been in receipt of over £150,000 of Start-Up Loans. Since the launch of the Start-Up Loan scheme in 2012 30 new businesses have been... Local News
Damian Hinds welcomes new employment statistics 18th June 2015 The government’s long term economic plan continues to bear fruit with new figures revealing that 400,000 more people are in work compared to this time last year... Local News
More help for hardworking families with 30 hours per week of free childcare 3rd June 2015 Damian Hinds has welcomed the government’s plans to double free childcare for hardworking families, which will benefit up to 90,000 parents in the South East. Articles for the Herald and Post
Conservatives support local people getting on the housing ladder 1st May 2015 The Conservative Help to Buy scheme has supported119 people in East Hampshire to buy their own home. Local News
Employment Allowance provides boost to 2500 local employers 1st May 2015 2500 businesses in East Hants have benefited from the Employment Allowance – cutting the jobs tax so businesses can take on more people. Local News
Small Business Manifesto 27th April 2015 Small businesses are the backbone of our local economy in East Hampshire. See today's Small Business Manifesto launch here Articles for the Herald and Post
The Conservative Party Manifesto 27th April 2015 Over the last five years, we have put our country back on the right track. Five years ago, Britain was on the brink. As the outgoing Labour Treasury Minister... Articles for the Herald and Post
