New guidelines - your questions answered 13th May 2020 What can I do from Wednesday 13 May that I couldn’t do before? spend time outdoors – for example sitting and enjoying the fresh air, picnicking, or sunbathing... Westminster News
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme extended 12th May 2020 Today the Chancellor announced that the Coronavirus Job Retention scheme (CJRS) will be extended until the end of October. Rishi Sunak pledged to support... Westminster News
Stay alert, control the virus and save lives - more details later 11th May 2020 In his broadcast to the nation the Prime Minister set out a road map explaining how we can re-open society. Mr Johnson said he was aware that there are millions... Westminster News
An extra £600 million to extend coronavirus grants for small businesses 5th May 2020 Businesses which missed out in first round of the Business Rates Grants may be eligible for a new Discretionary Grant Fund. Local authorities are being provided... Westminster News
More measures to make it easier for businesses to access loans 28th April 2020 I was delighted to be able to work with the Chancellor to remove some of the obstacles that prevent businesses from accessing Coronavirus Business Interruption... Westminster News
Test, Track and Trace can help ease economic woes 24th April 2020 The Health Secretary has said that a mass testing and tracking programme to keep transmission rates of the new coronavirus low in Britain is the answer to... Westminster News
Large businesses must pay smaller suppliers on time 20th April 2020 I have written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, calling for tougher measures to ensure that large firms pay their suppliers on time. The letter... Westminster News
Looking after staff and residents in social care homes 15th April 2020 I know there has been a great deal of concern about the safety of those living and working in care homes following a number of deaths from coronavirus. I have... Westminster News
Wishing the Prime Minister a speedy recovery 7th April 2020 I am sure you will want to join me in sending my best wishes to the Prime Minister at St Thomas’ Hospital in London. This is a very worrying time for his... Westminster News