Heather Wheeler backs the Professional Qualifications Bill. Friday, 14 May, 2021 Since Brexit, we have been given a number of opportunities, one of them is the ability to attract skilled professionals on a more global stage. Previously, professional qualifications were mutually recognised under EU law. However, with the new Bill that the UK Government is bringing forward, we can open this up to the global stage and secure mutual recognition of skills and qualifications with... ArticlesLocal News
New Free School in South Derbyshire 8th February 2021 The government has recently approved the building of 21 new free schools across the UK, one of which will be in South Derbyshire. Infinity Park Spencer academy... ArticlesLocal News
Heather Wheeler welcomes the UK applying to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership. 3rd February 2021 It is just over a year since we left the European Union and in that time the government has successfully negotiated numerous free trade agreements and to cement... Articles
Plan for Jobs update 29th January 2021 Our Plan for Jobs is an ambitious programme of job creation and support to help people of all ages, including people with health conditions and disabilities... Articles
Heather Wheeler welcomes Rolls-Royce and the UK Space Agencies research, creating jobs in Derbyshire. 15th January 2021 Space exploration is exciting, inspiring and opens doors to scientific discoveries. Rolls-Royce in Derby has signed an innovative contract with the UK Space... ArticlesLocal News
Heather Wheeler welcomes Government support to give every child in South Derbyshire access to high-quality remote education. 13th January 2021 Ensuring every child receives the highest quality of education is crucial so young people can have the best start in life. As the pandemic has forced schools to... ArticlesLocal News
New reforms to make it easier and cheaper for leaseholders to buy their own homes and extend their leases. 8th January 2021 The Government has announced reforms to make it easier and cheaper for leaseholders to buy their own homes and extend their leases, expanding the opportunity of... Articles
Brexit delivered 24th December 2020 It hasn’t been easy, and we always knew the Brexit trade talks would go to the wire, but finally, the European Union and the United Kingdom have reached an... Articles
Faster broadband to improve Derbyshire. 22nd December 2020 Fast broadband is vital in enabling businesses to create jobs as it opens up competition and boots regional economic growth. Constituents have previously... ArticlesLocal News
Letter from the Prime Minister 21st December 2020 The latest data shows the virus spreading more rapidly in London, the South East and the East of England than would be expected given the tough restrictions... Articles
