MP: Leaseholders should not be liable to fix problems not of their making This afternoon the House of Commons voted on amendments to the Fire Safety Bill, which included an amendment by the Bishop of St Albans which would have ensured that leaseholders were not liable for the costs of remedial works to their...
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MP: Local schools eligible for their share The annual allocations provided to maintain school buildings will increase by over 20% this financial year to £1.8 billion, on top of the one-off funding injection of £560 million announced by the Prime Minister last year. Every school in England will be access a share of the...
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MP: Vaccines are very safe and effective All the evidence continues to show that vaccines are safe and effective, with many millions of doses safely administered both in the UK and worldwide. Our vaccine experts are constantly monitoring the data from the vaccination programme, and in line with some data suggesting a possible link...
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MP encourages local businesses to consider scheme Today the Government launches the Recovery Loan Scheme, which will provide further support to help protect businesses and jobs. Businesses large and small will be able to access loans varying in size from £25,000 up to a maximum of £10 million, which include 80% Government guarantee and...
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MP: Second doses important Yesterday the Prime Minister confirmed in his statement that the coronavirus data will enable Step Two of the roadmap to proceed as forecast. From 12th April shops, gyms, zoos, holiday campsites, personal care services (such as barbers) and beer gardens and outdoor hospitality can reopen. The Prime Minister also urged...
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MP looks forward to sector reopening Across the country the Government’s Culture Recovery Fund is using nearly £400 million to support more than 2,700 culture and heritage organisations and independent cinemas. This is part of the Government’s wider spending, amounting to almost £2 billion, to support the arts during the pandemic. In Basildon and...
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MP: Essex to receive an additional £1,334,287 The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions has announced that the Covid Winter Grant Scheme will be extended to April. This scheme has enabled Local Authorities to provide targeted extra support to families and individuals, keeping them warm and well-fed over the winter period, with a...
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MP says new measures will improve public buildings Today the Government has announced further steps to support high streets and town centres by reforming planning measures to allow the conversion of empty shops into cafés, restaurants or new homes. In addition, new planning rules will allow the speedy extension of public buildings including schools,...
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MP urges people to remain cautious Today marks a further step along the Government’s roadmap out of the coronavirus pandemic. From today groups of six, or two households, can meet outside (including in private gardens) as long as they maintain social distancing. In addition, outdoor sports facilities can reopen, including swimming pools, golf courses...
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MP: There is light at the end of the tunnel This afternoon there will be votes in the House of Commons to continue the provisions of the Coronavirus Act 2020, which require such a vote every six months, as well as other coronavirus-related measures in line with the Government’s roadmap out of the pandemic....
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