MP says best to act quickly and exit sooner Following the Prime Minister’s announcements of the three-tier system in order to slow the spread of the coronavirus, Essex has asked the Government to move it from Tier 1 (medium) to Tier 2 (high). This is in response to rising levels of the coronavirus in...
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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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MP highlights three steps for businesses to take now At the end of December, when the transition period expires, the UK will leave both the EU Single Market and the Customs Union. Whether or not there is a trade agreement with the EU, there will be some changes at the border which businesses should...
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MP: JETS will help with confidence and new skills As part of the £30 billion Plan for Jobs and Winter Economy plan, the Government is launching Jobs Entry Targeted Support (JETS), a new initiative to support people who lose their jobs due to the coronavirus. Backed by £238 million, this will offer flexible and...
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MP encourages constituents to take up voucher The Government has recently launched the Green Homes Grant Scheme, which is now open for applications. £1.5 billion is available through vouchers, which will see the Government fund up to two-thirds of the cost of home improvements up to £5,000, with homeowners on low incomes eligible for...
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MP encourages everyone to be familiar with guidance Last month the Government announced it would provide funding to businesses that are required to close as part of localised restrictions to control the coronavirus outbreak. Guidance has now been published for both local authorities and businesses . Local Restrictions Support...
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MP: Initiatives will help people re-train and re-skill The Prime Minister has announced a ‘Lifetime Skills Guarantee’, which from April will provide adults in England without an A-Level (or equivalent qualification) the opportunity to take up a free and fully-funded college course. In addition, higher education loans will become more flexible, enabling people to...
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MP says this legislation does not break international law Today John Baron MP will vote for the remaining stages of the Internal Market Bill as it passes through the House of Commons before going on to the House of Lords. The Bill is intended to ensure the UK internal market functions seamlessly after the...
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MP says this app helps protect family and friends The NHS Covid-19 app was launched yesterday. This will help control the spread of the coronavirus by alerting people if they have come into contact with someone who later tests positive for the virus. It also provides risk alerts based on the user’s postcode, allows...
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MP says this will help ease pressure on NHS This year the Government is conducting the largest-ever ‘flu vaccination programme in England, in order to drive down the levels of this illness during the coronavirus pandemic. The NHS is working to give 30 million people a free ‘flu vaccine, including all primary school children...
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