MP encourages voluntary and community sector to apply for funding Last week the Essex Community Foundation launched the Essex Coronavirus Response and Recovery Programme, which aims to make funding available to the voluntary and community sector in our area. The Programme was launched with an initial fund of £300,000, which is hoped will increase...
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MP: Heed the Prime Minister’s words This week the Prime Minister is writing to all 30 million households in the country, urging us all to stay at home, protect the NHS and save lives. He also pays tribute to the NHS, including the large numbers of former NHS workers who have come out of...
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MP says everyone should help protect the NHS and save lives The Government has announced generous support for businesses, including for the self-employed. Employers who have closed their businesses can apply for loans and guarantees, and can benefit from business rates holidays, cash grants and a furlough scheme which will cover 80% of the...
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MP encourages businesses to help with national effort The Government has updated its guidance as to which businesses and premises should remain closed during the current lockdown period. These include restaurants and pubs, bars, hotels, retail shops (with exceptions for essential services), hairdressers and nightclubs. A full list is available online (please see ‘notes...
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MP says no-one should be left behind Basildon Council has launched its Community Hub, which intends to provide support to the elderly and most vulnerable in our community at this time of national emergency. The Hub will co-ordinate all resources across the borough – council, public, voluntary and private sector – as well as...
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MP: British Council’s links will be even more important after crisis Today in the House of Commons, John Baron MP raised the situation of the British Council, the UK organisation that promotes the English language and British culture abroad. Given the worldwide coronavirus emergency has closed down its commercial operations, it is in a...
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MP says those who are able to help should register with Essex County Council John Baron MP has today called for local community groups, businesses and individuals who wish to help the vulnerable or self-isolating with essential tasks to register with Essex Coronavirus Action which is a...
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MP urges constituents to follow PM’s instructions Today in the House of Commons, John Baron MP asked the Treasury Front Bench about Government cash flow support during this coronavirus emergency. In addition, the Prime Minister last night announced that people should stay at home in almost all circumstances. In the Commons, John asked, “The...
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MP says we will all get through this together During the coronavirus outbreak, John Baron MP urges people to heed the official social distancing advice to stay at home, protect the NHS and save lives. In addition, those in particular danger from the virus (please see ‘notes to editors’ below for more details) are...
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MP: Last day of school for many but not all The Government continues to provide extensive support for businesses and families affected by the unprecedented coronavirus situation (please see ‘notes to editors’ below). In addition to recommending self-isolation if people develop a fever or a continuous cough as well as social distancing, today is...
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