MP says Treasury should think strategically At Treasury Questions in the House of Commons this afternoon, John Baron MP said, “The Government’s economic support packages have been some of the most generous anywhere, and essential ‘sticking plasters’ from which many of our constituents have benefitted. But given Covid may be with us some time,...
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MP: Government will continue to offer support Since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, the Government has provided over £200 billion of support to individuals and business. In Basildon & Billericay, 168 loans under the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme, worth £41,891,058 in total, have been offered. Likewise, 2,341 Bounce Back Loans, worth £73,801,223...
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MP says first duty of Government is to protect life Today the House of Commons is voting on whether to implement or maintain a number of coronavirus restrictions, such as the three tiers announced by the Prime Minister yesterday and the 10.00pm closure for hospitality venues. John Baron MP will be voting with the...
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MP says businesses should make use of schemes As part of the Government’s response to the coronavirus, local restrictions may be required in some areas to slow the spread of the virus which may include closing down local businesses. If this happens and people can not work, the existing Jobs Support Scheme will be...
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MP highlights three steps for businesses to take now At the end of December, when the transition period expires, the UK will leave both the EU Single Market and the Customs Union. Whether or not there is a trade agreement with the EU, there will be some changes at the border which businesses should...
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MP: Britain is at the forefront of addressing climate change The Prime Minister has announced that Britain will ‘Build Back Greener’, and become the world leader in low-cost green energy, which will create 60,000 more jobs, slash carbon emissions and boost exports. In particular, in ten years’ time offshore wind will power every home...
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MP: JETS will help with confidence and new skills As part of the £30 billion Plan for Jobs and Winter Economy plan, the Government is launching Jobs Entry Targeted Support (JETS), a new initiative to support people who lose their jobs due to the coronavirus. Backed by £238 million, this will offer flexible and...
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MP encourages constituents to take up voucher The Government has recently launched the Green Homes Grant Scheme, which is now open for applications. £1.5 billion is available through vouchers, which will see the Government fund up to two-thirds of the cost of home improvements up to £5,000, with homeowners on low incomes eligible for...
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MP encourages everyone to be familiar with guidance Last month the Government announced it would provide funding to businesses that are required to close as part of localised restrictions to control the coronavirus outbreak. Guidance has now been published for both local authorities and businesses . Local Restrictions Support...
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MP: Initiatives will help people re-train and re-skill The Prime Minister has announced a ‘Lifetime Skills Guarantee’, which from April will provide adults in England without an A-Level (or equivalent qualification) the opportunity to take up a free and fully-funded college course. In addition, higher education loans will become more flexible, enabling people to...
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