MP says we are taking back control of our trade policy The UK and Japan have begun negotiations for a free trade agreement, building on the existing EU-Japan agreement but going further in areas such as digital trade and providing support for the UK’s 5.9 million small businesses. UK-Japan trade talks are a stepping...
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MP encourages individuals to use the scheme The Chancellor the Exchequer has announced that the Self-Employed Income Support Scheme will be extended. There will be a second and final grant in August, which will be a taxable grant worth 70% of the average monthly trading profit for three months, paid in a single instalment...
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MP encourages eligible companies to claim The Government’s Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme is now live. Employers with fewer than 250 employees can claim for coronavirus-related Statutory Sick Pay. The repayment will cover up to a fortnight of the applicable rate of sick pay. For details of eligibility and how to claim, please...
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MP says people can now move house The Secretary of State for Housing, Rt Hon Robert Jenrick MP, has announced a plan to enable people to move home safely and to re-start the housing market whilst respecting social distancing. Under this plan, estate agents’ offices can open, viewings are permitted, show homes can open...
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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: 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 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 charities to apply for support Yesterday the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rt Hon Rishi Sunak MP, announced a £750 million funding pot to ensure charities can continue their vital work during the coronavirus outbreak. This includes directly allocating £360 million to charities supporting key services and vulnerable people, providing £370 million for...
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MP says everyone should help protect the NHS and save lives The Government has announced generous support for businesses, including for the self-employed. Employers who have closed their businesses can apply for loans and guarantees, and can benefit from business rates holidays, cash grants and a furlough scheme which will cover 80% of the...
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MP says campaign is paying off John Baron MP has today welcomed news that a submission of interest submitted by Essex County Council to the Department of Transport Major Route Network Fund for improvements to the A127 has been approved. Essex County Council has now been invited to submit a full business case for...
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