Farron: Govt must protect rural GP practices
South Lakes MP Tim Farron will tomorrow say in a debate in Parliament that rural GP practices are at risk unless the Government tell NHS England to step in and offer a new funding solution.
25 Mar 2014
National News
No better time to take on an apprentice - Farron
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has said extended funding for apprenticeships means that 'there is no better time to take one on'.
25 Mar 2014
What Budget 2014 means for carers
This briefing is a short summary of the major areas of the ways in which the March 2014 Budget will affect carers and their families. Whilst announcing some elements of a more favourable economic forecast, the Chancellor also confirmed that spending reductions will continue for at least the next five years including the planned introduction of a cap on total welfare spending. Alongside a number of changes to tax and duties, the Chancellor also announced additional support for savers, new flexibility on accessing private pension pots and a small increase in the Carer's Allowance earnings limit.
24 Mar 2014
Turn Up and Go service for disabled customers
'Turn up and Go' service means that disabled people needing assistance can simply arrive at stations and have staff help them without being asked to book in advance. The 'Turn up and Go' service is already in place on London Underground
24 Mar 2014
Mayor Dave - Investing in our Schools and Scrapping Temporary Classrooms
This photo was taken during the construction of the new Shortstown Primary School, as Mayor Dave Hodgson checked on progress...
24 Mar 2014
The Women's Tour is Coming to Bedford Borough!
The world's best cyclists will race through the streets of Bedford on Thursday 8th May when The Women's Tour comes to the borough.
24 Mar 2014