Breaking Britain returns, this time it’s the schools
Why is so much of Britain’s infrastructure literally falling apart?
13 Sep 2023
News
Press release on the Autumn Statement.
Lib Dems condemn “chaotic and incompetent” budget
17 Nov 2022
Sewage in our Rivers
The sheer quantity of raw sewage being dumped into Britain’s rivers and coastal areas is a scandal and a disgrace.
14 Sep 2022
"Hill Farm Allowance should be doubled" - Farron
Local MP Tim Farron is today writing to Farming Minister Lord Rooker to ask that the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs looks into doubling, or at least increasing the Hill Farm Allowance fund, which currently stands at £27 million. The reason behind the request is the particular suffering that hill farmers have had to endure this year with poor weather and especially the hardship caused because of the animal movement restrictions imposed following foot and mouth.
27 Sep 2007
BROWN ACCUSED OVER LACK OF EARLY KNOWLEDGE OF NORTHERN ROCK PROBLEMS
In a Today programme interview this week Gordon Brown rejected suggestions the government had known early on about Northern Rock's problems but had failed to act in time to prevent a run on the bank. Chancellor Alistair Darling told Labour's conference that there are "lessons to be learnt" following the Northern Rock bank crisis. Mr Darling announced on Saturday that he is considering guaranteeing people's savings held in a bank or building society up to £100,000.
27 Sep 2007
Booze ban hits Lemington's streets
After a long campaign by Coun Lawrence Hunter, an on-street booze ban has been introduced on Lemington's streets.
27 Sep 2007
News round up from Lemington - Sept 2007
Local residents are supporting a council measure scheme to install speed humps on Mapperley Drive, Councillor Joanne Park reports.
27 Sep 2007
Newburn Bridge re-opens to traffic
Newburn Bridge has re-opened to traffic after a massive refurbishment.
27 Sep 2007
Carers to earn more without losing out
Carers will be able to earn more money without losing their benefits, Work and Pensions Secretary Peter Hain has announced.
27 Sep 2007