Fraud surges as scammers get smarter Thursday, 11 September, 2025 Over the summer, we got the latest stats on fraud: a 31% increase, to the highest estimated number of incidents since it was first included in the Crime Survey eight years ago. Fraud has also particularly been in my mind this week as a member of my extended family was victim to one of those email hacking scams. I know there have been a spate of these scams affecting local residents in the last... Articles for the Herald and Post
A cruel blow for pensioners 19th September 2024 The government’s decision to remove the winter fuel payment from all but the poorest pensioners prompted the first real test that the Prime Minister has had to... Articles for the Herald and Post
Cathedral a fitting backdrop for apprenticeship awards 13th September 2024 Damian recently visited Guildford Cathedral as a guest at the Surrey and Hampshire Apprentice Graduation Ceremony. Organised by the Association of Learning... Local News
FSA changes will help bring an end to banking 'deserts' 12th September 2024 This Friday, Cash Access UK is heading to Bordon to host a community ’drop in’ event about Hampshire’s first ever banking hub. The event’s purpose is to provide... Articles for the Herald and Post
Navigating the childcare juggle 5th September 2024 Everyone knows it can be very difficult juggling work time with family life. No two families are the same. Some are able to and decide to have a parent be full... Articles for the Herald and Post
Damian asks an Urgent Question on OfStEd reforms 2nd September 2024 Damian raised an Urgent Question today in response to the Government's proposed reforms to OfStEd. Damian said: "I’m grateful to the Speaker for granting me an... Speeches in Parliament
Shine update for August 2024 2nd September 2024 Damian's latest update for Shine Radio. Damian Hinds MP update for Shine Radio listeners | Petersfield's Shine Radio Local News
Anti tourism backlash could cost local economies dear 29th August 2024 Say “Summer” in a word association game, and there’s a good chance the response you’ll get back is “holiday”. And looking back over Summer 2024, for many Herald... Articles for the Herald and Post
The National Lottery casts a golden glow over UK sport 22nd August 2024 I’m old enough to remember a time when Olympic gold medals could be counted on one hand. I especially recall Atlanta 1996; I had been living there for a period... Articles for the Herald and Post
Latest claimant count points to low unemployment in East Hampshire 15th August 2024 The latest claimant count figures for the East Hampshire constituency show that the number of residents claiming unemployment-related benefits remains low at 2... Local News
