Heather Wheeler, OBE MP extremely pleased the Government has found a way to work with Alstom in Derby Wednesday, 17 April, 2024 Heather Wheeler OBE, MP for South Derbyshire is extremely pleased that the Secretary of State has written to her to confirm that during a meeting today with Alstom that the Department of Transport has agreed to support funding for five further Elizabeth line trains, in addition to the five confirmed in March. This order enables Alstom to maintain sufficient capacity at their factory at Litchurch... Local News
GCSE, AS and A level examination results. 3rd April 2020 Many students may feel a sense of disappointment that they were unable to sit their GCSE, AS or A level exams. But this should not prevent students getting the... ArticlesLocal News
Coronavirus: Support and advice for Businesses and Employees 3rd April 2020 Support and advice for Businesses and Employees Statutory sick pay: You can get £94.25 per week Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) if you’re too ill to work. It’s paid by... Articles
£300 million boost to support pharmacies 3rd April 2020 To support Community Pharmacies across the UK I am pleased that the Government have announced a £300 million cash boost to ensure they can continue to carry out... Local News
£20 million financial support to help Sport in South Derbyshire. 2nd April 2020 Clubs, gyms and sports facilities across the Country have closed. With that many have turned to online, taking virtual classes, downloading apps and watching... ArticlesLocal News
Heather Wheeler MP welcomes vouchers for children eligible for free school meals 1st April 2020 Children across South Derbyshire who are eligible for school meals will now be able to receive a weekly shopping voucher worth £15 to spend at supermarkets... ArticlesLocal News
Covid-19 impact on Constituents abroad 17th March 2020 Mrs Heather Wheeler My right hon. Friend and all the team are working so hard, as are our consular services, but unfortunately we are hearing about certain... Speeches in Parliament
Spring Budget 2020 12th March 2020 I feel sure no Chancellor in the past has had to prepare a budget in the midst of a global crisis which no one knows how bad it will become or when it will be... Articles
Budget 2020 11th March 2020 Mrs Heather Wheeler (South Derbyshire) I wonder whether, like me, my right hon. Friend would like to congratulate the Chancellor, particularly on highlighting... Speeches in Parliament
Heather Wheeler World Book Day 5th March 2020 I was delighted to support World Book Day’s national ‘Share a Story’ campaign by encouraging parents and careers to spend just ten minutes a day reading with... Articles