MP: Government providing 57 million rapid tests As part of the first step of unwinding the coronavirus restrictions, pupils today return to schools and colleges across England and restart their face-to-face education. John said, “I welcome the re-opening of schools and colleges, and it is right that this move is amongst the first relaxations...
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MP highlights rapid testing for those going out to work Official figures show that 25,310 people in Basildon & Billericay have received a vaccine, which is just over 26% of the local population. Across the country, more than 20 million people have been jabbed, with the vaccination programme averaging more than 2.5 million doses...
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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 urges everyone to have their coronavirus jab Yesterday the Prime Minister published the Government’s roadmap to ease the coronavirus-related restrictions. This involves four stages for lifting restrictions in phases, with each stage subjected to four tests – for full details, please see ‘notes to editors’ below. This ensures a robust and irreversible process...
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MP: Government will support all pupils As part of a £400 million investment to support schools and young people, the Government has delivered more than one million laptops and tablets to help support disadvantaged children and young people while they learn from home, including 5,738 across Essex. This new equipment follows on from other...
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MP: Funds will help ensure access to safe accommodation As part of a £125 million Government fund to support victims of domestic violence, Basildon Council is to receive £34,097, with Essex overall receiving £2,763,458. This will help victims and their children access life-saving support in safe accommodation, including advocacy, counselling and therapy in safe...
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MP’s name remains on Fire Safety Bill amendment The Government has announced a £3.5 billion fund to replace unsafe cladding for all leaseholders in residential buildings which are 18 metres or higher. In buildings that are lower, loans will be available to pay for unsafe cladding removal, with leaseholders’ payments capped at £50 a...
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MP: Government will continue to support councils Since the beginning of the pandemic in March 2020, the Government has given councils over £7 billion in additional support, with £3 billion more confirmed for next year. As part of this, Essex local authorities have received £240 million, and across the East of England the figure...
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MP: Funding will support local preventative projects As part of the extra £35.5 million announced for Police forces across England and Wales, Essex Police will receive an extra £1,160,000 towards Violence Reduction Units. These work to reduce serious violence by bringing together organisations across local communities to tackle violent crime and address its underlying...
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MP: Vaccines are working well against the coronavirus Recent studies have shown that the vaccines being used across the UK are working well against the coronavirus, and are helping to save lives and reduce pressure on the NHS. In particular, the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine shows a sustained protection of 76% during the three-month interval before...
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