A-Level entries were higher than expected, with a significant increase in the number of students studying STEM subjects. Entries have increased for both boys and girls, and more girls are now studying science subjects than boys, with overall entries up by 7.4 per cent.
Official ONS figures show that in the south east of England, there are 4,660,702 people in work – meaning that since 2010, 468,363 more people have been able to access the security of a job.
Henry Smith MP has written to schools across Crawley asking teachers to encourage their students to take advantage of a new Railcard for 16 and 17 year olds, that is soon to be launched by the Government.
Henry Smith MP has joined forces with the rail industry to encourage more disabled people in Crawley to travel by train using the Disabled Persons Railcard, which offers a third off journeys.
Henry Smith MP has welcomed new figures showing £500 million has been awarded to small businesses across the country, and is urging more entrepreneurs in Crawley to apply.
Henry Smith MP is asking Crawley’s rail passengers to get involved with helping to decide how local stations can spend their share of a £15 million Passenger Benefit Fund – a fine levied by the Government on train operator Govia Thameslink Railway (Southern Railway and Thameslink) as a result of the May 2018 timetable disruption.
Henry Smith MP has welcomed the announcement that Inspiration Healthcare Group in Crawley has received an award for international trade, as part of more than 200 businesses having been honoured with a prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise.
Henry Smith MP has welcomed a total of £290,000 for local rail passenger improvement projects following disruption endured by train users at Three Bridges, Crawley, Ifield and Gatwick Airport stations, as part of a £15 million Passenger Benefit Fund.
