Vince Cable: Our bonus for British business
Business Secretary Vince Cable writes for Comment is Free following the 'Merlin' agreement between the Government and the banks.
9 Feb 2011
National News
Minister Tackled Over Rural Cuts Plight
Heather Kidd, Lib Dem Councillor for Chirbury and Worthen, met Richard Benyon MP, Minister for the Countryside, yesterday (8th Feb)to try to persuade the Government to take extra measures to soften the blow of its cuts in rural areas.
9 Feb 2011
Winter Activities a Great Success
The Lemington Lantern Festival
9 Feb 2011
National Apprentice Week
Watch Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg's speech to launch the week.
8 Feb 2011
Tax on Banks to be increased
What was announced? The Chancellor George Osborne announced today that the banking levy rate for the first year is being increased. This will mean that the bank levy raises £2.5bn in 2011 - an increase of £800m. The levy will raise £10bn over the course of the Parliament
8 Feb 2011
Lib Dem Councillors wins National Award
Blackburn with Darwen Liberal Democrat Councillor, Mohammad Rizwan was presented with a National Award by his union USDAW last month.
8 Feb 2011