Do you know a Brit abroad? Wednesday, 28 February, 2024 Dear Resident, Do you have British friends or relatives abroad? I am writing to you today about the new rules governing overseas electors. These new rules, as set out in the Elections Act 2022, have now come into force, thanks to action by the Conservative Government. From now on, British citizens living abroad will (in almost all cases) be able to vote in UK parliamentary elections. Previously... Reports
Online purchases of machetes banned after campaign by Cllr Andrew Dinsmore and Greg Hands MP 19th April 2023 The Government has agreed to close the loophole on machetes following its consultation. On 18 April 2023, Rt Hon. Chris Philp MP, the Minster for Crime and... Articles
Another typical budget (2023-24) from LBHF 23rd March 2023 With the local elections a distant memory, its back to tax and spend under this Labour council and the Labour Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan. That means residents... Local News
Local Conservatives WIN battle to save local bus routes from Mayor Khan's cuts - but the campaign goes on 11th January 2023 Mayor Khan has u-turned on hammering London’s buses and cancelled almost all of his proposed cuts. This is a huge campaign victory! As many of you will know, in... Local News
The Prime Minister's Update: Tackling the Coronavirus 30th April 2020 The Prime Minister's latest update on April 30 on tackling Coronavirus. National News
We’re extending coronavirus testing to meet our 100,000 tests a day target 30th April 2020 From today, Coronavirus testing has been extended further to protect our most vulnerable and keep people safe. National News
How our Bounce Back Loans will boost small businesses affected by coronavirus 28th April 2020 Small businesses will benefit from a new fast-track finance scheme providing loans with a 100% government-backed guarantee for lenders, the Chancellor announced... National News
Boris Johnson: If we keep going, we will beat coronavirus together 27th April 2020 The Prime Minister has returned to Downing Street to lead the country in tackling coronavirus. He lays out the five tests for when we are moving to phase two of... National News
Coronavirus testing available to all essential workers 24th April 2020 All essential workers in England and members of their households who are showing symptoms of coronavirus will now be able to get tested. National News
Our Future Fund for supporting innovative British businesses 21st April 2020 We’re supporting start-ups by delivering £250m of new government funding to innovative businesses across the United Kingdom. National News
