94,000 meals claimed so far in South Derbyshire through the Eat Out to Help Out Scheme 4th September 2020 The Eat Out to Help Out scheme has been a fantastic success with over 100 million meals being claimed for. It is estimated to have saved 1.8 million jobs in... ArticlesLocal News
Heather Wheeler calls on Businesses in South Derbyshire to join the Kickstart employment scheme. 4th September 2020 Young people are the future and we must provide them with hope and the opportunity to succeed. I welcome the Government’s landmark new £2 billion scheme to... ArticlesLocal News
Heather Wheeler backs a Global Britain. 3rd September 2020 Today marks the inauguration of the new Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. The world faces considerable challenges, including the coronavirus, famine... Articles
COVID-19 Regulations: Extending Statutory Sick Pay for those advised to self-isolate before surgery 25th August 2020 COVID-19 Regulations: Extending Statutory Sick Pay for those advised to self-isolate before surgery I’m writing to inform you about Regulations that the... Articles
Heather Wheeler backs the new Acceleration Unit to improve transport and connectivity in South Derbyshire. 24th August 2020 Creating jobs and securing economic growth is important, particularly across the whole of the UK not just in certain areas. One way we can do this and level up... Articles
Heather Wheeler welcomes £5 million to connect people and support health and wellbeing. 21st August 2020 One of the challenges the pandemic has presented is looking after our health and wellbeing both physically and mentally. Self-isolating and social distancing... Articles
Heather Wheeler MP calls on people to sign up to future clinical trials. 18th August 2020 Finding a vaccine is essential if we are to well and truly defeat the coronavirus. We already have a number of promising leads, so much so we will be conducting... Articles
UK secures early access to 90 million doses of vaccines. 18th August 2020 Securing a safe and effective vaccine is the only way to defeat the coronavirus. The UK has secured early access to 90 million doses of two vaccine candidates... Articles
A level results, ensuring every pupil in South Derbyshire is treated fairly. 13th August 2020 I hope today is a day to celebrate for many of you getting your A level results in South Derbyshire. It has been an unusual year for you and I can appreciate... Articles