MP: Government right to forge international trade deals New research was published today which estimates that nearly 6.5 million British jobs are supported by exports. The research, commissioned by the Department for International Trade and carried out by the Fraser of Allander Institute at the University of Strathclyde, estimates that median wages in jobs...
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MP says NLW should continue to increase above inflation Today in Treasury Questions, John Baron MP questioned the Government on the National Living Wage, which the Chancellor announced in his Budget speech last week would increase to £8.91/hour from April. In the Chamber, John asked, “In welcoming the Government’s generous economic support packages and...
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MP congratulates Department for International Trade This afternoon it was announced that the United States has agreed to suspend tariffs on a range of British products, including single malt whiskies, cheeses, machinery and cashmere goods. These were imposed as part of the long-running trade dispute between the US and the EU about aircraft industry...
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MP encourages local food and drink manufacturers to boost exports Today the Government is launching a new food and drink export campaign. This ‘Open Doors’ campaign aims to boost the export potential of farmers, fishermen and food producers by opening doors to trading opportunities across the world. Food and drink producers in Basildon &...
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MP: Successful application will support and create high-value jobs The UK has applied to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), a trading partnership which accounts for £9 trillion of trade and which provides access to some of the fastest-growing markets in the world, including Mexico, Malaysia and Vietnam. This application shows Britain’s...
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MP: Over 120,000 Kickstart jobs already created The Government’s £2 billion Kickstart Scheme is creating thousands of new jobs for young people across Britain. Since it launched in September, more than 120,000 Government-funded Kickstart jobs have been created for 16-24 year olds on Universal Credit. It is becoming even easier for business of all...
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MP says this will help with our economic recovery Today the Government has announced new funding to help get young people into work, as it continues to prioritise job creation and ensuring more young people can gain important skills as we rebound from the pandemic. The Plan for Jobs offers a £1,000 bonus for...
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MP: reforms will help small businesses Today the Government has announced reforms to the Prompt Payment Code, to crack down on delayed invoices owed to small businesses, and providing them with further protections. These reforms will ensure that small businesses get paid on time by larger companies – the period outlined in the current...
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MP encourages businesses to use them Following the Prime Minister’s announcement on Monday, the Chancellor has announced a £4.6 billion package in new lockdown grants to support businesses and protect jobs. These one-off grants for the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors will enable an estimated 600,000 businesses to apply for grants worth up to...
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MP says this will give greater certainty to owners and employers The Chancellor has announced that the Coronavirus Jobs Retention Scheme will be extended until the end of April 2021, and that the Government business loan schemes will be available until the end of March 2021. So far, the Jobs Retention Scheme has helped...
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