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The Government yesterday (25 January) lost its appeal against a High Court ruling which found that cuts to solar tariff payments are legally flawed.

I would like to encourage local schools to enter Lights, Camera, Parliament!, a free film competition for young people aged 11-16 run by Parliament’s Education Service.

The Cabinet Office have written to me to highlight the opportunity for all registered charities and individuals raising money for charities in the Rother Valley to take full advantage of JustTextGiving.

This afternoon (20 January) I am pleased to be witnessing Rotherham's signing of the Armed Forces Community Covenant at the Town Hall.

The latest unemployment statistics, published yesterday (18 January), show that unemployment has now hit a new 17 year high.

An important debate took place in the House of Commons earlier this week about the Government’s proposals to introduce individual voter registration.

Many concerned constituents have been in contact with me about the PIP breast implants health scare.

With the Government planning to transfer British Waterways to the charitable sector, I am concerned that cuts to the Defra budget by 30% may not offer the organisation a sustainable future.

This winter's Cold Weather Payments scheme is currently running until 31 March.

South Yorkshire Housing Association have informed me that they are looking for two people to join their Board of Management, perhaps from the private sector or from a social enterprise.