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
Damian meets businesses in Basingstoke 27th April 2018 Damian met members of the Basingstoke Business and Enterprise Forum today, for a discussion on matching skills to business needs, apprenticeships and developing... Local News
Launch of new dementia support groups 27th April 2018 Today Damian attended the launch of a new dementia support group, which is being run by Dementia Friendly Petersfield. The new group is one of several that is... Local News
Public Meeting in Alton 27th April 2018 Damian held a Public Meeting in Alton last night, with a good mix of both national and local issues raised during the hour. Damian thanked everyone for coming... Local News
Meeting with the NFU 23rd April 2018 Damian had the opportunity to meet with members of the Alton & Petersfield Branch of the NFU last week, and discussed current issues and future plans for... Local News
Support for families in new tax year 18th April 2018 Figures released by the ONS show that employment has hit a record high - 32.26 million - up by more than 3 million since 2010, and the rate of employment is now... Westminster News
Froxfield Stores opens Post Office service 16th April 2018 Damian attended the official launch of the new Post Office service at Froxfield Stores, and said: "I'm delighted that Howard has become Postmaster and is able... Local News
Opening of Cafe 1759 in Bordon 16th April 2018 Damian was delighted to cut the ribbon at the official opening of Cafe 1759; a not-for-profit community cafe at the heart of the Radian development in Quebec... Local News
A common future 4th April 2018 Damian writes a regular column in the Petersfield Post, and today's piece is about the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting being hosted in the UK in a... Articles for the Herald and Post
Children benefiting from 30 hours of free childcare 26th March 2018 Damian has welcomed new figures showing that 8,311 children across Hampshire local authority benefited from the Government’s 30 hours free childcare scheme in... Local News
