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
Deliveries straight to your door 24th April 2020 This article was written by Damian and published in the Herald papers on 23rd April: "The need for so many of us to stay at home has created a massive demand... Articles for the Herald and Post
Covid-19 Bulletin #17 News from the last 24 hours 23rd April 2020 Covid-19 Bulletin National The Ministry of Justice has announced changes to provide enhanced legal aid support to vulnerable people. Government confirms it... Local News
Covid-19 Bulletin #16 News from the last 24 hours 22nd April 2020 Covid-19 Bulletin National Health Secretary announced £45 million funding for vaccine trials at both Oxford University and Imperial College. The Oxford team are... Local News
Covid-19 Bulletin #15 News from the last 24 hours 21st April 2020 Covid-19 Bulletin National The Chancellor announced a new £1.25 billion coronavirus package to protect innovation in UK. Basingstoke and Guildford/Aldershot are... Local News
Covid-19 Bulletin #14 News from the weekend 20th April 2020 Covid-19 bulletin National The online portal for the Job Retention Scheme opens today and HMRC has published guidance for employers. The scheme has now been... Local News
A new term begins - at home 18th April 2020 This article was written by Damian and publshed in the Herald Group of papers on the 16th April: "Next week, we will have the strange experience of Back to... Articles for the Herald and Post
Covid-19 Bulletin #13 News from the last 24 hours 17th April 2020 Covid-19 Bulletin National The Government announced that the lockdown will continue for at least another 3 weeks, with details of five conditions that must be... Local News
Covid-19 Bulletin #12 News from the last 24 hours 16th April 2020 Covid-19 Update National The Government has announced that the eligibility date for the Job Retention Scheme has been extended to 19 March 2020. The Government... Local News
Covid-19 Bulletin #11 News from the last 24 hours 15th April 2020 Covid-19 Bulletin National All care home residents and social care staff with coronavirus symptoms will be tested as capacity is built up A new public awareness... Local News
