Making Our Tax System Fairer
The Liberal Democrats have set out plans to introduce a trio of wealth taxes which will help to cut the deficit whilst ensuring fairness in our tax system.
2 Sep 2014
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News from West Hertfordshire
Generating Jobs and Growth with India
Nick Clegg is leading a trade delegation in India with more than 40 British businesses, colleges and representatives of the aerospace industry to secure the incredible opportunities on offer.
29 Aug 2014
Protecting the NHS Budget
Liberal Democrats will protect the National Health Service budget in the next Parliament.
30 Aug 2014
Closing Loopholes in Zero Hours Exclusivity Ban
Liberal Democrat Business Secretary, Vince Cable is calling on business, unions and individuals to help identify and close potential loopholes in plans to ban the use of exclusivity clauses in zero hours contracts.
28 Aug 2014
Hertfordshire Street Lighting Changes Will Reduce Pollution and Save Money
With the wider availability of new technology (light emitting diodes or LEDs) it is now becoming feasible to replace the county's street lights. By moving from the types of fluorescent lighting elements (or "lanterns" as they say in the trade) currently used, we will benefit from lower energy costs, greater reliability, simpler administration and more flexible control.
27 Aug 2014
"Get In, Go Far" - Vince Cable Launches New Apprenticeship Campaign
Liberal Democrat Business Secretary, Vince Cable has launched a new campaign to encourage more young people to take up apprenticeships.
25 Aug 2014
Ringfencing the Science Research Budget
A Liberal Democrat government would introduce a package of measures supporting innovation in UK businesses.
21 Aug 2014
A Comparatively Modest Market Recovery in UK in 2013
The FTSE All-Share Index rose by 17% in 2013 (+14% for FTSE 100) boosted by near 30% growth in the Mid and Small Cap Indices. This is welcome news and gives hope of further market recovery for the UK during 2014.
21 Aug 2014
Free Access to National Museums and Galleries
Liberal Democrats would maintain free access to national museums and galleries under 2015 manifesto plans.
21 Aug 2014
Tackling Child Poverty
The Liberal Democrat manifesto will include a commitment to introduce new child poverty measures it has been announced.
20 Aug 2014
4 Million On Track Towards a Better Retirement
Four million people have now automatically enrolled in workplace pensions - an increase of over one million this year.
19 Aug 2014
Hertfordshire Finally Comes Clean on £1m Cuts to Waste Services
Secret plans to save over £1m have finally been exposed by the Liberal Democrats on Hertfordshire County Council.
19 Aug 2014