The UK has gone a full year without importing any Russian gas – in a boost for the country’s energy security.
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Inflation down, energy price cap down, economic forecast up.
This week inflation has fallen by 1.4 per cent, Ofgem announced the energy price cap will fall by over £400 from July and the IMF has predicted the UK economy to grow having previously predicted a recession.
MP welcomes investment to improve school buildings.
Harrogate and Knaresborough MP, Andrew Jones has welcomed over £450 million in extra funding from the Government to upgrade school buildings across
the country, including projects at Rossett School and Bilton Grange Primary.
Reforms to deliver fairer Private Rented Sector for tenants and landlords.
Eleven million tenants across England will benefit from safer, fairer and higher quality homes thanks to a once-in-a-generation overhaul of housing laws.
Government sets out plan to boost access to primary care.
Ministers have announced policies to tackle the 8am GP appointment rush and give a bigger role to pharmacies to ease pressure on the NHS.
World Bee Day 2023.
Harrogate and Knaresborough MP, Andrew Jones, has published a video speaking with Bilton and Nidd Gorge Councillor and North Yorkshire climate change champion, Paul Haslam, regarding the importance of bees and how to protect them.
NHS to save £7bn thanks to medicine pricing agreement.
The voluntary scheme for branded medicines pricing and access (VPAS) means patients can access new lifesaving treatments in a cost effective way for the NHS.
Government extends £2 bus fare cap.
Millions of passengers across England will continue to ‘Get Around for £2’ as the Government has confirmed the £2 bus fare will be extended until 31 October.
Government backs British farmers with new package of support.
Farmers will benefit from a commitment to protect their interests in future trade deals, support to boost domestic fruit and veg production and new investment in technologies thanks to a package of support set out by the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak ahead of a summit hosted at Downing Street today (16 May).
Community Ownership Fund third round to open.
The £150 million Community Ownership Fund will launch its third bidding round on 31 May 2023 with the Government publishing a new prospectus detailing changes to the eligibility requirements of the programme.