Local schools share VAT concerns with Sussex Weald's Conservative MP, Nusrat Ghani Friday, 18 October, 2024 The Government's plan to impose a 20% VAT rate on private school fees in a few weeks’ time, from 1 January 2025 has not been welcomed by establishments in Sussex Weald. Local parents, Teachers and Headteachers from our independent schools in Sussex Weald have been in touch with Nusrat to express concerns about the timeframe of the implementation of this policy, the impact that these changes will... Local News
Wealden's Conservative MP Nusrat Ghani supports full fibre roll out to South Hailsham 30th May 2023 Nusrat Ghani, the Conservative MP for Wealden, was pleased to support locally operated broadband network Lightning Fibre in its full fibre roll out to South... Local News
New-look Wealden District Council "unravelling" before it's even started 24th May 2023 On the day of the first Full Council since the local elections there are claims that the new coalition administration planning to run Wealden District Council... Local News
Conservative police commissioner secures funding to further develop ground-breaking perpetrator intervention programme 12th May 2023 The Conservative Police and Crime Commissioner for Sussex, Katy Bourne, has been successful in securing an additional £1.34m funding from the Home Office... Local 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
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications 21st April 2020 The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications – and will provide support for millions of businesses and employees across the UK. National News
Why we’re extending the Coronavirus lockdown 17th April 2020 The Government announced that the social distancing measures currently in place to tackle the coronavirus will continue for at least the next three weeks. National News
Our £750 million support package for charities during the Coronavirus outbreak 9th April 2020 This Government’s announced an unprecedented £750 million package of support for charities – ensuring they can continue their vital work during the coronavirus... National News
Business Secretary Alok Sharma: we'll tackle Coronavirus together 6th April 2020 The Business Secretary, Alok Sharma, wrote for The Sun on Sunday thanking workers and businesses for their support during the coronavirus pandemic. National News
Read the Queen's Coronavirus address in full 6th April 2020 The Queen speaks to the nation about the challenges we are facing as a country in the weeks ahead. National News