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
Britain is working 27th January 2015 With a record breaking 30.8 million people in work, Britain’s employment rate is the same as its 2008, pre-recession peak. Since the government’s election there... Articles for the Herald and Post
Damian Hinds welcomes new employment figures 27th January 2015 With a record breaking 30.8 million people in work, Britain’s employment rate is the same as its 2008, pre-recession peak. Since the government’s election there... Articles for the Herald and Post
East Hampshire unemployment count falls further and a record number of people in work in Britain 18th December 2014 Figures released by the Office of National Statistics today show that unemployment in November 2014 totalled 400. Local News
Damian Hinds celebrates the Small Business Saturday campaign and welcomes government support of small businesses 4th December 2014 Damian will be supporting Small Business Saturday this Saturday 6 th December in East Hampshire. Small Business Saturday is an independent, grassroots movement... Local News
Prime Minister pledges major income tax cuts 3rd December 2014 The Prime Minister has announced two major tax cuts that will benefit up to 30 million taxpayers should a majority Conservative government be elected in May... Local News
Damian welcomes new infrastructure investment in the South East 3rd December 2014 Damian Hinds has welcomed the announcement of £1.4 billion of new investment in infrastructure across the South East – helping to deal with problems on the... Local News
Damian joins the Nation of Lifesavers campaign 19th November 2014 Damian Hinds is encouraging people to join the campaign to dramatically increase the number of people trained in life-saving CPR and help create a Nation of... Local News
Damian Hinds MP reminds all those at risk of seasonal flu in East Hampshire to get their flu vaccination this winter 18th November 2014 Damian is encouraging all those who are eligible for a flu vaccination to make sure they get theirs. Around 46% of at-risk people and 25% of people over the age... Local News
Damian continues to oppose Farnborough airspace change proposals 6th November 2014 Damian Hinds is continuing his opposition of TAG Farnborough’s airspace expansion proposals in light of the publication of Feedback Report Part A. Local News
