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
Celebrating VE Day in lockdown 8th May 2020 This article was written by Damian and published in the Herald group of papers on the 7th May: Someone we have all become very familiar with in recent weeks –... Articles for the Herald and Post
Covid-19 Bulletin #23 6th May 2020 Covid-19 Bulletin National The Government has announced that a revaluation of business rates will no longer take place in 2021 to help reduce uncertainty for... Local News
Finding ways to live with Covid-19 4th May 2020 The article below was written by Damian and published in the Herald group of papers on the 30th April: "The British people have adhered to the social distancing... Local News
Covid-19 Bulletin #22 News from the weekend 4th May 2020 Covid-19 Bulletin National The Prime Minister will confirm £388 million investment in research into vaccines, tests and treatments, and will co-host the a major... Local News
Covid-19 Bulletin #21 29th April 2020 Covid-19 Bulletin National The Government has expanded the eligibility for testing, which now includes anyone with symptoms who is either over 65 or whose work... Local News
Covid-19 Bulletin #20 29th April 2020 Covid-19 Bulletin National The Government has announced that anyone in England with symptoms who either must go to work or is over 65 can now be tested. You cna... Local News
Government debt collection 27th April 2020 Damian's article on Conservative Home entitled Government has overtaken the private sector as the harshest debt collector is available HERE (and reproduced... Articles for the Herald and Post
Covid-19 Bulletin #19 News from the weekend 27th April 2020 Covid Bulletin National The Prime Minister made a statement in Downing Street this morning, encouraging everyone to maintain the lockdown measures The... Local News
Covid-19 Bulletin #18 News from the last 24 hours 24th April 2020 Covid-19 Bulletin National The Government announced that employers of essential workers will be able to request a test for employees from today DHSC and the... Local News
