MP welcomes support for unemployed The Government’s Spending Review, announced in the House of Commons this afternoon by the Chancellor, Rt Hon Rishi Sunak MP, first of all set out how the Government will continue to respond to the coronavirus pandemic. The Chancellor also set out how the Government will deliver stronger public services,...
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MP says this paves way for next trade talks The United Kingdom and Canada have in principle agreed a rollover trade agreement, ensuring that around £42 million in tariffs which would have applied in the event of no deal being avoided as the UK leaves the Transition Period. This provides certainty for British and...
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MP: Britain well placed to become a world leader This morning the Prime Minister has set out his ten-point plan for a green industrial revolution, creating 250,000 jobs and helping to re-build the economy in a greener way after the coronavirus pandemic has passed. This revolution will cover clean energy, transport, nature and innovative...
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MP: measures build on £200 billion of support since March Given the new national restrictions to slow the spread of the coronavirus, the Government has today announced further support for jobs and businesses. This includes extending the furlough scheme still further, now until the end of March 2021. The Job Retention Bonus will not...
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MP: Government will continue to support jobs and businesses Following the Government’s decision to implement new national restrictions to help slow the spread of the coronavirus, the Treasury has announced further measures to support businesses and jobs during this period. The furlough scheme is being extended to 2nd December, with eligible employees receiving 80%...
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MP says Government will continue to offer support This afternoon the Chancellor announced increased financial support for businesses and workers, in particular for those in the High Tier areas such as Essex. The Jobs Support Scheme Open will have its employer contribution for unworked hours reduced to 5%, and the minimum hours requirements will...
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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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