MP supports Yorkshire Water’s efforts to improve water quality Tuesday, 26 November, 2024 Kevin Hollinrake MP, Member of Parliament for Thirsk and Malton, visited Yorkshire Water’s Carthorpe wastewater treatment works to see a £3.3m project improving river health. The scheme uses electrocoagulation technology to reduce the amount of phosphorus entering Holme Beck through treated wastewater. This innovative approach is less carbon-intensive than traditional chemical treatments and... Local News
Stay alert, control the virus and save lives - more details later 11th May 2020 In his broadcast to the nation the Prime Minister set out a road map explaining how we can re-open society. Mr Johnson said he was aware that there are millions... Westminster News
An extra £600 million to extend coronavirus grants for small businesses 5th May 2020 Businesses which missed out in first round of the Business Rates Grants may be eligible for a new Discretionary Grant Fund. Local authorities are being provided... Westminster News
Campaigning to force insurance companies to pay out for coronavirus 1st May 2020 Following discussions with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) I am delighted that it is to seek legal clarity on whether insurance companies should pay out... Local News
Are you eligible for a coronavirus test ? 1st May 2020 The numbers of people eligible for testing has been substantially increased. If you are: • Aged 65 and over with coronavirus symptoms along with any symptomatic... Local News
More measures to make it easier for businesses to access loans 28th April 2020 I was delighted to be able to work with the Chancellor to remove some of the obstacles that prevent businesses from accessing Coronavirus Business Interruption... Westminster News
Test, Track and Trace can help ease economic woes 24th April 2020 The Health Secretary has said that a mass testing and tracking programme to keep transmission rates of the new coronavirus low in Britain is the answer to... Westminster News
Normal lessons continue remotely for pupils at Malton School 22nd April 2020 I would like to congratulate staff and pupils at Malton School as they keep to a full timetable despite the coronavirus crisis. Pupils aged between 11-18 are... Local News
North Yorkshire training stables to receive Coronavirus Business Grants 20th April 2020 Horse racing stables across Thirsk and Malton and many of other parts of the county are to receive nearly £500,000 worth of government grants and 12 months... Local News
Large businesses must pay smaller suppliers on time 20th April 2020 I have written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, calling for tougher measures to ensure that large firms pay their suppliers on time. The letter... Westminster News
