Volunteers needed Saturday, 30 October, 2021 Dorset health organisations are working with Dorset Council to create a space for rapid access clinics in South Walks House, Dorchester, as part of a county-wide effort to tackle NHS waiting lists. The ‘Outpatient Assessment Centre @ Dorset Health Village’ will operate out of the ground floor of the former council offices for six months, opening in the next few weeks. The initiative is being led... Local News
National & Living Wage increase 1st April 2021 Today's decision will mean more money in the pockets of families across the United Kingdom. We are also extending the National Living Wage to 23 and 24 year... Westminster News
Take David's Sidwicks Business Crime Survey 26th March 2021 One of David's passions is to ensure we improve the prevention and addressing of business crime. We asked David why he cares about this specifically? "I have... Articles
MP's animal welfare victory as plan to end live animal exports is announced 31st January 2021 MP's animal welfare victory as plan to end live animal exports is announced In Parliament on 23rd October 2020, Chris Loder MP called for an end to live animal... Local News
Chris Loder MP proposes legislation to cut the use of single-use plastics 31st January 2021 Chris Loder MP proposes legislation to cut the use of single-use plastics MP leads the way to end single-use plastics through the Environment Bill New measures... Speeches in Parliament
UK has formally applied to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) 31st January 2021 Today, one year after our departure from the EU, the UK has formally applied to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) – a... Westminster News
Our world-leading genomic testing will help countries around the world identify COVID variants and provide an early warning system for new mutations 27th January 2021 Westminster News
Have your say on Dorset Council's Local plan 26th January 2021 You can have your say on the Dorset Council Local Plan. It will inform planning decisions until 2038. It considers: • The growth Dorset needs • Development in... Local News
£1.7 million to boost staffing levels in Dorset social care sector 22nd January 2021 Local authorities in the South West have been awarded £12.1million in new government funding to boost staffing levels in the social care sector. Staff absence... Articles
Celebrating International Women’s Day 8th March 2024 Find out what we're doing to support our fabulous women on International Women's Day here. National News
We’re tackling unfairness in Child Benefit 7th March 2024 Find out how the Conservatives are supporting families here. National News
Spring Budget 2024 rundown 6th March 2024 Find out how we're growing the economy, with inflation down, wages rising and National Insurance cut from 12% to 8%… National News
Let’s stick with the plan which is working 19th February 2024 Get the latest from the Chancellor on our economic progress here. National News
We are pointing in the right direction 8th January 2024 We're making progress on the country's top priorities. Find out more here. National News
The Sir David Amess Fund 14th December 2023 Find out about our tribute to our beloved colleague and friend, Sir David Amess. National News