Press Release: RDC Pass Conservative Motion to Protect Pubs and Restaurants Wednesday, 26 February, 2025 Rother District Council Back Conservative Motion to Protect Pubs and Restaurants At Full Council on 24th February, RDC voted unanimously in favour of Conservative Cllr Neil Gordon’s motion to express support for the district's hospitality sector, including pubs, social clubs and restaurants. The motion states that the Leader of the Council shall make the case to government for the increase of the... Local NewsMedia
Huw calls for more support for Syrian refugees 29th September 2016 MP calls for more support for Syrian refugees Huw Merriman, MP for Bexhill and Battle, has called for more support to be given to the Syrian refugees following... Local News
Final Thoughts from Jordan: Friday 23 September 27th September 2016 Final Thoughts from Jordan: Friday 23 September Today marks our final day in Jordan with Save the Children. The visit has given us a remarkable insight in to... Local News
Meeting at UK Embassy in Jordan: Thursday 22 September 27th September 2016 Meeting at UK Embassy in Jordan: Thursday 22 September This evening we visited the UK's Embassy in Jordan and held discussions with the lead for the UK's... Local News
Visiting Education Projects in Amman: Thursday 22nd September 27th September 2016 Visiting Education Projects in Amman: Thursday 22nd September Today we have been visiting education projects which are run by Save the Children, and funded by... Local News
Life in Za'atari Refugee Camp: Wednesday 21 September 27th September 2016 Life in Za'atari Refugee Camp: Wednesday 21 September Today we visited Za'atari Refugee Camp which, with almost 80,000 Syrian refugees, is the second largest... Local News
Huw, visiting Syrian Refugees in Jordan with Save the Children: Tuesday 20 September 26th September 2016 Visiting Syrian Refugees in Jordan with Save the Children: Tuesday 20 September Today I am flying to Jordan with Victoria Prentis MP and Save the Children. We... Local News
Huw Merriman, visiting Syrian Refugees in Jordan with Save the Children 21st September 2016 Visiting Syrian Refugees in Jordan with Save the Children 21.09.2016 For immediate release: Bexhill and Battle MP, Huw Merriman flew to Jordan with Save the... Local News
Huw Merriman MP wears it pink in Parliament in aid of Breast Cancer Now 13th September 2016 MPs stand out in pink for families affected by breast cancer Huw Merriman MP wears it pink in Parliament in aid of Breast Cancer Now Huw Merriman, MP for... Local News
Huw Merriman MP urges Bexhill and Battle to apply for Heritage Lottery Fund money to explore the stories of the First World War. 12th September 2016 NATIONAL LOTTERY INVESTMENT IN FIRST WORLD WAR CENTENARY 08.09.2016 For immediate release: As the nation marks the Centenary of the Battle of the Somme, Huw... Local News
Our Future Fund for supporting innovative British businesses 21st April 2020 We’re supporting start-ups by delivering £250m of new government funding to innovative businesses across the United Kingdom. National News
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications 21st April 2020 The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications – and will provide support for millions of businesses and employees across the UK. National News
Why we’re extending the Coronavirus lockdown 17th April 2020 The Government announced that the social distancing measures currently in place to tackle the coronavirus will continue for at least the next three weeks. National News
Our £750 million support package for charities during the Coronavirus outbreak 9th April 2020 This Government’s announced an unprecedented £750 million package of support for charities – ensuring they can continue their vital work during the coronavirus... National News
Business Secretary Alok Sharma: we'll tackle Coronavirus together 6th April 2020 The Business Secretary, Alok Sharma, wrote for The Sun on Sunday thanking workers and businesses for their support during the coronavirus pandemic. National News
Read the Queen's Coronavirus address in full 6th April 2020 The Queen speaks to the nation about the challenges we are facing as a country in the weeks ahead. National News
