£189 millon boost to North West’s economy from new free trade agreement with Australia

  The UK has signed an historic trade agreement with Australia, our first ‘from scratch’ since leaving the EU, setting new global standards in digital and services and creating new work and travel opportunities for Brits and Aussies. The deal will unlock £10.4 billion of additional trade, boosting our economy and increasing wages across the UK,… Continue reading £189 millon boost to North West’s economy from new free trade agreement with Australia


Simon Fell MP says Budget is delivering a stronger economy for people in Barrow and Furness

  Simon Fell MP has welcomed the Autumn Budget and Spending Review, saying it will help working families meet the cost of living, support businesses’ recovery, deliver world-class public services, and drive economic growth across the country.     Key announcements to help with the cost of living include a significant tax cut for low-income families by… Continue reading Simon Fell MP says Budget is delivering a stronger economy for people in Barrow and Furness


MP calls on Council and Highways England to bring in measures after fatal accident

BARROW and Furness’ MP Simon Fell has written to Highways England and Cumbria County Council urging them to act to improve road safety following the death of a man on the A590 last week. In the letters to Jim O’Sullivan, Chief Executive Officer at Highways England and Angela Jones the Executive Director for Economy and… Continue reading MP calls on Council and Highways England to bring in measures after fatal accident


Over £154,000 given to Furness-based Arts, Culture and Heritage Organisations

Nationally, over £390 million worth of funding has been allocated to over 2,700 arts, culture and heritage organisations in England. Four Furness-based organisations are in line for additional support from the Culture Recovery Fund, including The Roxy Cinema in Ulverston, Signal Film and Media, Ulverston’s Coronation Hall, and the Bread and Butter Theatre Company The… Continue reading Over £154,000 given to Furness-based Arts, Culture and Heritage Organisations


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