The St Chris School Robotics team has won the prestigious Design Award at the VEX Robotics UK National Championship 2024 (held at the start of March in a 2 day tournament at the Telford International Centre).

I am pleased to hear the Government announcement about the introduction of the Elizabeth Emblem which will be given to the next of kin of individuals who have lost their lives in public service.  The letter I have received from the Deputy Prime Minister is attached giving further information.

I have received the letter below from the Secretary of State at Defra.

Dear Sir Oliver,

Sticking to our plan to back British farmers

I am delighted to see Bridget B's in the Regional Final of the Butcher category at the #RuralOscars. Let's get voting for this great Watton at Stone business. Voting link https://www.research.net/r/CAA24MMP

I have received the attached Dear Colleague from the Rt Hon Michelle Donelan MP regarding the AI White Paper Consultation. 

North East Herts MP Sir Oliver Heald and 56 other MPs have written a joint letter to Nikhil Rathi, Chief Executive of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), urging him to change the rules around banking hubs, in a bid to unlock more for areas like North East Hertfordshire.

Dear Sir Oliver,

Thank you for your email.

Further to my previous update, the Risk Protection Arrangement for schools (RPA) has now confirmed that King James Academy will receive full reinstatement cover.

Department for Business and Trade provided the following answer to your written parliamentary question (8644):

The Bill presented by Anna Firth MP for Southend West makes new offences of abducting a dog or cat punishable with a maximum sentence of 5 years’ imprisonment.

North East Herts MP Sir Oliver Heald has announced that he will not be standing as a candidate at the next general election. Sir Oliver has written to the Chairman of North East Herts Conservative Association, Lynda Needham, and notified the Prime Minister to explain his decision.