Awful April rears its head Thursday, 10 April, 2025 Along with April Fool’s Day and the start of the new tax year, this month has acquired a rather less humorous nickname—"Awful April." Dubbed by the media, this term reflects the wave of rising household bills hitting families across the country including energy costs, water bills and broadband. A few days later - April 6th - is the start of the new financial year, when tax changes kick in. The... Articles for the Herald and Post
The government needs to rethink its housing targets 24th September 2024 Damian has responded to the government's consultation on its proposed changes to the national planning framework. Westminster News
Damian Hinds slams hospital delay 24th September 2024 The following statement was issued today: Damian Hinds spoke out today about the government’s plans to put the new hospital for North Hampshire on hold. This... Local News
The sky's the limit for Dummer based telecoms business 20th September 2024 Damian recently met the team from SCG Connected at their offices in Dummer. SCG is a huge employer in Hampshire, providing innovative telecomms services to... Local News
Catching up with the Hampshire ALC 20th September 2024 Damian met with the team from the Hampshire Association of Local Councils (HALC) at Alton Library today - pictured with Damian above are (from left to right)... Local News
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
