MP: Funds will help us reopen safely and successfully The Government is investing a total of £56 million through the Welcome Back Fund to help councils prepare for the end of lockdown. As part of this Basildon will receive £165,814 to help our high streets reopen and attract shoppers and tourists. This funding forms...
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MP encourages residents to use website The Essex Opportunities Portal has recently been launched, which is a one stop shop providing information and advice about skills, careers, training and employment for our community. The portal is part of Essex County Council’s Covid Economic Recovery Plan, and promotes reskilling and employment opportunities in partnership with...
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MP: Government right to forge international trade deals New research was published today which estimates that nearly 6.5 million British jobs are supported by exports. The research, commissioned by the Department for International Trade and carried out by the Fraser of Allander Institute at the University of Strathclyde, estimates that median wages in jobs...
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MP says NLW should continue to increase above inflation Today in Treasury Questions, John Baron MP questioned the Government on the National Living Wage, which the Chancellor announced in his Budget speech last week would increase to £8.91/hour from April. In the Chamber, John asked, “In welcoming the Government’s generous economic support packages and...
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MP congratulates Department for International Trade This afternoon it was announced that the United States has agreed to suspend tariffs on a range of British products, including single malt whiskies, cheeses, machinery and cashmere goods. These were imposed as part of the long-running trade dispute between the US and the EU about aircraft industry...
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MP disappointed by corporation tax rise Today the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rt Hon Rishi Sunak MP, announced that the Government will be providing over £407 billion of support for families, jobs and businesses over this year and next. Amongst other measures, the furlough scheme will be extended until the end of September and...
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MP: Successful application will support and create high-value jobs The UK has applied to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), a trading partnership which accounts for £9 trillion of trade and which provides access to some of the fastest-growing markets in the world, including Mexico, Malaysia and Vietnam. This application shows Britain’s...
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MP: Over 120,000 Kickstart jobs already created The Government’s £2 billion Kickstart Scheme is creating thousands of new jobs for young people across Britain. Since it launched in September, more than 120,000 Government-funded Kickstart jobs have been created for 16-24 year olds on Universal Credit. It is becoming even easier for business of all...
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MP says this will give greater certainty to owners and employers The Chancellor has announced that the Coronavirus Jobs Retention Scheme will be extended until the end of April 2021, and that the Government business loan schemes will be available until the end of March 2021. So far, the Jobs Retention Scheme has helped...
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MP welcomes sensible decision Following the restrictions on non-essential retail in November, the Government is temporarily relaxing shop opening hours from Monday to Saturday. Although there are no national restrictions on retail opening hours on these days, there can be local planning restrictions. The Government has made clear that local planning authorities should ensure...
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