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Robin Walker, MP for Worcester, has happily welcomed good news for Worcestershire, following the announcement from the Ministry for Housing, Communities, and Local Government (MHCLG) that the county has secured a one year 75%...

Robin Walker, Worcester’s MP, hosted a special briefing in Parliament yesterday with the British Retail Consortium and major retailers including John Lewis and Asda so that they could brief MPs ahead of the budget on the strong...

On Saturday, Worcester MP Robin Walker toured the city centre with the Worcester Business Improvement District (BID) visiting several of the bespoke and unique shops the faithful city has to offer. Shoppers in Worcester came out...

Robin Walker has praised the Government’s record on business and reaffirms his support for businesses within the City. There are over 3,000 businesses registered within the City, and of these 86% are small enterprises employing...

Worcester MP, Robin Walker has lauded the contribution of Worcester to the national tourism industry, as MPs celebrate English Tourism Week in Parliament. Events are taking place across the country, celebrating the many gems...

Worcester MP, Robin Walker, has welcomed a positive month for employment rates in the city this October as there was a 1.7% decrease in the claimant count, and Worcester has maintained an unemployment rate of 1.7% or below since...

Robin Walker, MP for Worcester, has praised the Chancellor’s action on business rates in today’s Budget, welcoming the much-needed support for small businesses in Worcester. As part of a £1.5billion pledge to combat the...

Robin Walker, MP for Worcester, has welcomed a hugely positive month for jobs in the city in August, as youth unemployment locally dropped to the second-lowest level on record at 1.7%. The release of the latest Office for...

Robin Walker, MP for Worcester, welcomed Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson to the city last Friday (18th May) for an official visit to local firm CMCA(UK). The company, who provide expertise in logistics and managing equipment...

Worcester MP Robin Walker has encouraged local small business owners to enter this year’s Celebrating Success Awards, run by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB). The awards showcase the best small businesses from the length...

Worcester’s MP Robin Walker has welcomed the support for local businesses announced in yesterday’s Budget. Having tirelessly campaigned for business rate relief and reform throughout his parliamentary career, Robin welcomed the...

Worcester MP Robin Walker today celebrated the success of the 10th annual National Apprenticeship Week. The week highlighted the success of apprenticeships over the last decade, celebrating the positive impact on individuals,...

Worcester MP Robin Walker has welcomed today’s announcement by Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, Sajid Javid, that £4 million has been allocated to create a new Further Education Engineering Campus in...

Robin Walker, MP for Worcester, has welcomed the Chancellor’s Spring Budget 2017 as an endorsement of the Government’s commitment to delivering a strong and resilient economy, and highlighted continued support for local...

Worcester’s MP Robin Walker attended Worcestershire County Cricket Club’s New Road ground on Friday (3rd March) to formally hand over a second wheelchair-accessible minibus to Worcester Wheels. The news means that local...

Robin Walker, MP for Worcester and a huge supporter of apprenticeships locally has welcomed the Government’s announcement on how apprenticeships will be funded as part of the drive to help millions get the skills they need for a...

Robin Walker, MP for Worcester, visited the Worcestershire Hour Festival of Business last Friday held on Worcester’s High Street and in the Guildhall. The Festival of Business was organised by Worcestershire Enterprise Limited,...

Robin Walker, MP for Worcester, who has tirelessly campaigned for business rate relief and reform throughout both of his parliamentary terms, has welcomed the Chancellor’s major announcements in today’s Budget. Following many...