Springing into a new financial year Thursday, 18 April, 2024 From this week's Herald and Post... April not only brings with it lighter evenings and (hopefully) some more spring like weather (less rain please!) but it also marks the start of the new financial year. You know a new financial year is coming when you see a lot more ads for ISAs. But it also means the annual uprating in benefits and a number of significant changes from the Budget have come into... Articles
BETT webinar discusses use of tech in schools 18th May 2021 Damian joined a BETT Webinar last week to discuss the lessons learnt in 2020 on the use of technology in education, reflecting on the recent report from the All... Westminster News
update on Petersfield's Shine Radio 17th May 2021 Damian's short update spot on Petersfield's Shine Radio on this step on the roadmap, local vaccination and testing, and the legislative agenda in Parliament. To... Local News
Step 3 of the roadmap: more freedom and more choices 14th May 2021 This article was written by Damian and published in this week's Petersfield Post and Herald editions: "The news this week that we will be able to move to Step 3... Articles
Online Safety Bill will be landmark legislation 13th May 2021 Damian's exchange with the Culture Secretary in today's DCMS Select Committee: Westminster News
Queen's Speech: Jobs and productivity are central 13th May 2021 Damian spoke about jobs, productivity, skills and careers being at the heart of Build Back Better and the Plan for Growth in his speech during yesterday's Queen... Speeches in Parliament
Barclays branch in Alton to close 11th May 2021 Planned closure of Barclays in Alton High Street: The planned closure of Barclays Alton on 13th August is a blow to customers and to the High Street. It is a... Local News
T Levels – the NexT Level Qualification 7th May 2021 This article was written by Damian and published in this week's Herald editions and Petersfield Post: "On a visit to Germany and Holland as education secretary... Articles
Preparing to travel once again 30th April 2021 This article was written by Damian and published in the local Petersfield Post and Herald editions: "I had the opportunity recently to meet the team at... Articles
Questions for the Arts Council 23rd April 2021 The Cultural Recovery Fund has been important for cultural assets here in East Hampshire during the pandemic. During the DCMS Select Committee this week Damian... Westminster News