Andrew Jones writes a monthly column for the Advertiser series of newspapers. Here is the February article.
Tag Archives: Harrogate
MP welcomes Government crackdown on fraudsters.
Harroagte and Knaresborough MP, Andrew Jones, has welcomed the Government’s new ‘Stop! Think Fraud’ campaign delivering tough new anti fraud messaging and raising public awareness on fraud safety advice.
New developments required to deliver 10 per cent Biodiversity Net Gain.
England is the first country in the world to make Biodiversity Net Gain a legal requirement.
Prime Minister visits Harrogate.
Today (12 February) the Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, visited the Harrogate Bus Company depot and Harrogate Neighbours at The Cuttings on Station View in Starbeck alongside local MP Andrew Jones.
Government backs legislation to clamp down on livestock worrying.
The Government is supporting a private member’s bill that gives more powers to the police to collect evidence and, in the most serious cases, seize and detain dogs involved in attacks.
Online Safety Act enters into force.
The act creates new offences criminalising cyberflashing, sending death threats and epilepsy trolling.
World Cancer Day: Jones meets with Cancer Research UK.
Local MP, Andrew Jones, marked World Cancer Day at a special Cancer Research UK event in Westminster this week focussed on improving cancer survival in the UK.
Heat pump applications up following grant increase.
There was a 49 per cent year-on-year increase in applications to the Boiler Upgrade Scheme in 2023 following a Government decision to increase grants from £5,000 to £7,500.
WATCH: National Apprenticeship Week.
This week is National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) which takes place between 5 to 11 February 2024. It is an opportunity for the education and skills sector to celebrate the achievements of apprentices and promote the range of apprenticeships available.
MP welcomes NHS Dental Recovery Plan.
Harrogate and Knaresborough MP, Andrew Jones, has welcomed the launch of the Government’s NHS Dental Recovery Plan to improve access to NHS dentistry.