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
Advanced British Standard - consultation launched 22nd December 2023 Last week the Department for Education launched a consultation on the Advanced British Standard - the 16-18 qualification that will in years to come ensure all... Westminster News
A new hospital for Hampshire 22nd December 2023 My column for this week's Herald and Post.... Last week the Integrated Care Board announced that it is seeking views on where a new hospital should be sited in... Articles for the Herald and Post
A Christmas bonus for the nation's trees 15th December 2023 This week's column looks at the government funding that has recently been given to Forest Research, and how Alice Holt stands to benefit.... There was a flurry... Local News
Why Bordon needs a banking hub 7th December 2023 My column for this week's Herald and Post... In September I wrote in this column about the decline of cash and the dangers of financial exclusion for some of... Articles for the Herald and Post
Shine Radio - November update 6th December 2023 My monthly update for Shine Radio... Damian Hinds MP throws his support behind local business | Petersfield's Shine Radio Local News
Treloar's sets the benchmark with Rivermead flats 30th November 2023 This week's article for the Herald and Post... Last week was another busy one. I spent much of the week getting up to speed with my schools’ brief and meeting... Articles for the Herald and Post
Breaking the cycle of reoffending 23rd November 2023 My article for the Herald and Post this week looks back on my time at the Ministry of Justice... Well, they do say a week is a long time in politics. None more... Articles for the Herald and Post
A fitting tribute to the fallen 16th November 2023 Like so many of you I attended services of Remembrance over the weekend. On Saturday I was in Holybourne and on Sunday in Alton. Both services were moving... Articles for the Herald and Post
Damian is appointed as Schools Minister 14th November 2023 Last night Damian was appointed as Minister of State for schools at the Department for Education, as part of the Prime Minister’s reshuffle of his Ministerial... Westminster News
