MP say still further to go John Baron MP, has welcomed new figures showing that 881 fewer people are claiming Jobseeker’s Allowance in Basildon and Billericay since August 2013. This means more people in work, with the security of a regular pay packet and a brighter future ahead of them. Throughout Britain the number...
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John Baron MP: welcomes further good news on unemployment
John Baron MP celebrates McDonald’s 40th anniversary in UK
MP joins Laindon franchisee and Sir Geoff Hurst at Parliamentary reception Courtesy of a Parliamentary reception to mark McDonald’s 40th Anniversary in the UK, John Baron MP recently met with Gen Isikgun, franchisee of the Laindon branch of McDonalds and Sir Geoff Hurst. The report ‘Serving the UK: McDonald’s at 40’ was also launched...
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John Baron MP joins in 90th Anniversary celebrations at N Shelley, Billericay
MP congratulates family and staff John Baron MP last week helped launch the 90th Anniversary of N Shelley in Billericay High Street. The ladies fashion store opened its doors in 1924 and first traded from a tiny front room. The shop is still run by family and the current owner, Sarah Millett is the...
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John Baron MP welcomes cut in National Insurance bill for local businesses
MP says Basildon and Billericay businesses could get a tax cut of up to £2,000 Next month businesses throughout the country will see a cut in their National Insurance bill of up to £2,000 due to the Employment Allowance. Small business will feel the most benefit, as 90% will go to businesses which employ...
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John Baron MP welcomes potential £65 average saving on energy bills for homes in Basildon and Billericay
MP says smart meters will help customers John Baron MP has welcomed news today that around 500 households in his constituency are already benefiting from increased control over energy bills through British Gas smart meters, with average annual savings of £65 per household. Smart meters mean for the first time households can see how...
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John Baron MP presses Government on SME support
MP calls for more tax incentives During Business, Innovation and Skills Questions today in the House of Commons, John Baron MP urged the Minister for Business and Enterprise, Rt Hon Michael Fallon MP, to introduce further tax incentives to encourage small and micro businesses. This sector accounts for the majority of businesses and...
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John Baron MP welcomes a number of Budget measures
MP highlights help for lower paid and SMEs, lower beer and fuel duty and Equitable Life payments Today John Baron MP welcomed a number of the Chancellor’s Budget measures which he has lobbied and campaigned for. These include cutting income tax for the lower paid, reducing beer duty, freezing fuel duty, helping small...
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John Baron MP welcomes tripling of Prompt Payment pledges to help support small businesses
MP commends big news for small businesses John Baron MP has today welcomed the news that in just four months the number of FTSE 350 firms signing up to the Prompt Payment Code has tripled. There are now 126 FTSE 350 firms signed up to the code, with 94 new firms since November...
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John Baron MP presses Chancellor for SME tax cuts
MP suggests small businesses are the key to economic growth Today in the House of Commons, during an Urgent Question called by Labour on Britain’s ratings downgrade, John Baron MP pressed the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rt Hon George Osborne MP, over the need for small business corporation tax cuts. John asked, “Evidence...
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John Baron MP encourages business entrepreneurship
MP highlights extra £30 million investment in Start-Up Loans The Government has announced a £30 million boost to Start-Up Loans to create thousands of new businesses and help young people find jobs. The announcement brings the total pot for Start-Up Loans to more than £110 million over the next three years, and will see...
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