D&S column: a Budget to help small businesses grow 12th March 2021 In last week’s Budget, the three-part plan to protect and then grow our economy had the important role played by small and medium-sized business very much at... Articles
D&S column: Budget 2021 sets path for recovery 5th March 2021 Preparations for this week’s Budget – my second – were very different to a year ago. Last February I had been appointed to the role of Chancellor with just 26... Articles
D&S column: Kickstart scheme takes off in North Yorkshire 12th February 2021 Right from the start of the pandemic I was acutely aware that our young people faced some of the greatest difficulties because of the economic crisis. That’s... Articles
D&S column: great progress on vaccinations in North Yorkshire 29th January 2021 Since the start of coronavirus vaccinations in North Yorkshire I have remained in contact with the local teams responsible for what is the biggest programme of... Articles
D&S column: the vaccine roll-out gets underway 8th January 2021 After a most challenging week for everyone and the start of a period of extended restrictions to curb the virus, I want to focus on the really positive news of... Articles
D&S column: support your local High Street this Christmas 11th December 2020 As Christmas nears, never has it been more important to support our local independently-owned small businesses, especially in the retail sector. After such a... Articles
D&S column: a business adapting and growing despite the pandemic 20th November 2020 In recent months I have spent a lot of time with local businesses, getting a full understanding of how they are coping with the impact of the pandemic. They... Articles
D&S column: saluting our school heroes 1st November 2020 For the last seven months we have rightly celebrated the amazing contributions of key workers who have helped to keep our communities going through the most... Articles
D&S column: welcome back to Zetland Street, Northallerton 16th October 2020 In Northallerton last Saturday I had the opportunity to check out the impressive improvements that have been carried out in Zetland Street. The celebration of... Articles