MP: reforms will help small businesses Today the Government has announced reforms to the Prompt Payment Code, to crack down on delayed invoices owed to small businesses, and providing them with further protections. These reforms will ensure that small businesses get paid on time by larger companies – the period outlined in the current...
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MP: Billericay Town FC is running a good campaign Last year, Billericay Town FC launched a new initiative to raise awareness of safer gambling initiatives. The club will now promote gambling reform and will support a new partnership of support groups, including ‘All Bets Are Off’, ‘Gambling with Lives’ and ‘Gamban’. By promoting independent...
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MP: The Government has supported families throughout pandemic Today the Opposition are using one of their non-binding opposition day debates to raise Universal Credit. The Government has so far implemented a £280 billion response to the coronavirus pandemic which has prioritised supporting the most vulnerable in our society – evidence shows that the Government...
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MP says this centre will accelerate vaccination programme Today the first NHS large vaccination centre in Essex opens, as part of the nationwide efforts to vaccinate the population against covid-19. The centre in Runwell, in Wickford, is one of the first in the East of England to help with the vaccinations of the over-80s...
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MP says codeword scheme will help victims From today victims of domestic abuse will be able to access support from thousands of pharmacies across the UK by using a new codeword scheme. Independent pharmacies and Boots are introducing the ‘Ask for Ani’ scheme, which doubles as the codeword victims can use to seek immediate...
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MP says reforms will help patients feel more in control Today the Government is announcing major reforms to the Mental Health Act, which will give individuals more control over the services they receive. This will implement the commitments in the Conservative manifesto to improve people’s experience under the Act and ensure their care and...
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MP says people must obey rules The Chief Medical Officer, Professor Chris Whitty, has warned that the country is facing our most serious moment yet in the coronavirus pandemic. The NHS is operating under enormous pressure, and if the virus spreads on its current trajectory many hospitals will be in great difficulties. NHS staff...
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MP: Closing schools was a sensible response Throughout the pandemic education has been a strong priority and the Government has taken extensive steps to keep schools open. However, with the country in Alert Level 5, the closure of schools is necessary to keep virus levels down, especially with the more infectious new variant strain...
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MP welcomes vaccination programme acceleration Following the emergence of the new coronavirus variant, which is between 50% – 70% more transmissible than previous strains – MPs, including John Baron MP, voted last night to impose new restrictions. People should not leave their homes unless for the limited permitted reasons, and should work from home...
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MP encourages businesses to use them Following the Prime Minister’s announcement on Monday, the Chancellor has announced a £4.6 billion package in new lockdown grants to support businesses and protect jobs. These one-off grants for the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors will enable an estimated 600,000 businesses to apply for grants worth up to...
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