MP: 6,500 homes and business to benefit across Essex Across Essex, an estimated 6,500 homes and businesses are set to be upgraded to fast gigabit broadband as part of the Government’s £5 billion ‘Project Gigabit’ programme. As part of this initiative, millions of people in hard-to-reach areas across rural England will receive access to...
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MP: Global Britain is forging new ties The Government has announced that the UK has agreed a new partnership with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). This is the bloc’s first new partnership in 25 years, and becoming a Dialogue Partner will allow for closer cooperation between the UK and the region on...
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MP encourages volunteers for Birmingham 2022 Last week marked one year to the beginning of the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games. The organisers are seeking volunteers to join the ‘Commonwealth Collective’ and support the running the Games while reflecting the diversity of the UK and the Commonwealth. No prior experience is required, and full training...
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MP encourages students to use scheme Today the Government has announced that 40,000 students will be able to study abroad through the new Turing Scheme. This £110 million scheme gives students the chance to study around the world, including in countries such as Canada, Japan and the USA, with 48% of places going to...
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MP writes to Business Secretary Recently it has emerged that private equity companies from the United States are intending to purchase two British defence companies. Meggit makes components used for military and civil aviation, and Ultra Electronics makes some of the key anti-submarine warfare components fitted into Royal Navy and other allied warships. John...
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MP: Programme is part of Government’s £3 billion education recovery plan 2,820 secondary schools across England are receiving funding through the £200 million Summer School Programme. 542,710 pupils are expected to attend a face-to-face summer school this year, with around 75% of eligible mainstream secondary schools participating. The summer schools are providing a range...
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