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Breaking news: July election confirmed by PM Rishi Sunak

Following months of speculation, the Prime Minister has formally confirmed the date for the next general election. After stating that an election would be called in the "second half of the year", Rishi Sunak held a...

PCC candidates respond to Government “crack down” on retail crime

Candidates to be Bedfordshire’s next police and crime commissioner have responded to the prime minister’s action to “crack down on retail crime and protect UK high streets”. The plans announced by...

Council blames government changes to net zero for delay to glass collection initiative

A Bedford Borough Council explanation of glass recycling delays was a “nice try”, but the mayor knew about the issues before the election, a councillor has claimed. Paul Pace, chief officer for environment...

Richard Fuller MP returns to backbenches after three months in Treasury role

North East Bedfordshire MP, Richard Fuller, has resigned from his Treasury position, just over three months since he began the job. The Conservative MP was Economic Secretary to...

Bedfordshire Tory MPs split over choice for new party leader

North East Bedfordshire MP, Richard Fuller, has today confirmed his support for Rishi Sunak as the next leader of the Conservative party. In contrast, Mid Bedfordshire MP...

What does the 2021 budget mean for Bedford’s residents and businesses?

Following the Chancellor of the Exchequer's budget announcement today, Bedford financial advice firm, Cambria Wealth Management, share their key takes on Rishi Sunak's speech...

Bedford small businesses left out in the cold over Covid payments

Many of Bedford Borough's small businesses feel they have been neglected by the government throughout the Covid-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. However, NE Beds MP, Richard Fuller, has vowed to fight their corner and lobby the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak...

Two months since re-opening and Bedford pubs say business is good

Pubs around Bedford Borough say business is picking up and they've seen brand new customers joining their loyal regulars in the two months since re-opening after lockdown. The government...

‘Eat Out’ discount scheme continues at many Bedford restaurants

Today (Monday) is the last day of the Government's Eat Out to Help Out Scheme, and estimates suggest up to 64 million meals have been claimed by...

Chancellor announces long-anticipated financial support for self-employed

The Chancellor of the Exchequer has this afternoon announced the support package that the government has outlined for self-employed workers...

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