Cost of Living - Energy Price Rise 28th February 2022 The cost of living is rising, and we can all see the impact it is having on our weekly and monthly bills. It’s a global issue, with inflationary pressures being... Articles
Getting Back To The Office 25th February 2022 After two years of advice to largely work from home where possible to avoid the transmission of Covid-19 in the workplace, the Government has now lifted the... Articles
Storm Eunice Blows Through Brentwood and Ongar 23rd February 2022 I have to start this week with congratulations to all councils and organisations across the Brentwood and Ongar constituency which worked tirelessly to ensure... Articles
Talking Heads 22nd February 2022 It was excellent to be able catch up with the headteachers of the secondary schools in Brentwood in person the other day. These education leaders have steered... Articles
Apprenticeships and Building Skills 15th February 2022 My role as Minister for Skills means I spend some time each week travelling to meet employers and apprentices in businesses across the country. Last week was... Articles
Visiting Day - Essex County Council and the Bishop of Chelmsford 2nd February 2022 I spend a considerable amount of time each year dealing with issues raised by constituents which fall under the responsibility of Essex County Council. School... Articles
Preparing for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee 13th January 2022 Although the days are short and nights are long at this time of year, it is a time when we can look forward to what the year has to bring. This year we will... Articles
Skills and Post-16 Education Bill 5th January 2022 2022 promises to start either very well, or with some gloom, as we wait for the impact of the Covid-19 Omicron variant to become clear. Scientists are learning... Articles
Back to School and Testing 4th January 2022 A very happy New Year to everyone. I imagine you were all as pleased as I was that the Prime Minister was able to decide not to introduce further restrictions... Articles