MP says scheme provides financial security should the worst happen The Government has announced a new life assurance scheme for frontline health and care workers during the coronavirus pandemic. Families of eligible workers who die from coronavirus during the course of their essential frontline work will receive a payment of £60,000. John said, “NHS...
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MP says loans are a welcome measure for local businesses John Baron MP has today welcomed the announcement by Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rt Hon Rishi Sunak MP, that businesses can apply for new fast-track ‘Bounce Back Loans’ up to a maximum of £50,000 or 25% of turnover. The Government will pay the interest...
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MP congratulates Select Offshore on its achievement It was announced this week that six businesses in Essex have won royal recognition in the Queen’s Award for Enterprise. Winning in the International Trade category, Select Offshore, based in Billericay, specialises in recruiting personnel for the offshore renewables, oil and gas and maritime industries. John said,...
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MP calls on Essex companies to answer urgent PPE call Essex companies have been generously donating unopened and unwanted stocks of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to Essex County Council, which is being used to support those who work in adult and child social care across Essex. However, the Council has urgent need for all...
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MP: Applications by Wednesday should receive money by 30th April Today the Coronavirus Jobs Retention Scheme, also known as the furlough scheme, has gone ‘live’ for applications from employers. HM Treasury states that the online system can handle 450,000 applications an hour, and that employers should receive money within six working days. Employers claiming...
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MP encourages charities to apply to Basildon Round Table Fund Gateway 97.8 has launched a special project, called ‘On the Radio’, in partnership with Basildon Round Table, a community group issuing grants to charities supporting people at this difficult time. This project is aimed at helping vulnerable residents, and will involve distributing free radios,...
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MP says move will help many people locally HM Treasury has announced that the cut-off date for the Coronavirus Jobs Retention Scheme has been extended from 28th February to 19th March 2020. Employers can now claim for furloughed employees that were employed and on their PAYE payroll on or before 19th March. This change...
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MP encourages residents to seek support Basildon Community Resource Centre has launched a help and advice service available by text, telephone or online. The Centre is offering support and assistance with housing advice or benefit guidance, including the completion of online applications, letter writing and queries regarding Universal Credit. For contact details, please see...
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MP thanks Essex Highways Essex County Council has issued guidance to help with family mental health during the coronavirus outbreak (please see ‘notes to editors’ below). Meanwhile, Essex Highways has thanked local motorists for greatly reducing traffic on our roads, whilst road and pavement repairs continue. John said “The coronavirus outbreak presents a range...
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MP encourages residents to use new service With funding from the Billericay Mayflower Rotary Club, Citizens Advice South Essex has today launched a new helpline offering information, advice and guidance – please see ‘notes to editors’ below. After the coronavirus crisis has passed, Citizens Advice plan to open a face-to-face service at different locations...
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